Hot Off the Press
Metal Mates Under New Ownership
Monday, December 19, 2005
ITW (Illinois Tool Works) has acquired Metal Mates Inc., Waterford, MI, and will add its line of water-based stamping and forming lubricants as an independent product line of ITW Rocol North America, Glenview, IL. ITW Rocol North America manufactures its fluids for stamping, forming, tapping and cleaning at a chemical-blending plant in DeWitt, IA. Learn more at
www.rocolnorthamerica.com.
GSW Teaming with Sutherland Presses
Friday, December 16, 2005
GSW Press Automation, Inc., St. Marys, OH, has agreed to collaborate with Sutherland Presses, Los Angeles, CA, and is moving westward. GSW’s new location, as of January 1, 2006: 353 Coral Circle, El Segundo, CA, 90245. At the same time, to support customers using its pneumatic transporters, GSW is building up a service center with its partner, Control Imagineering Inc. in North Vernon, IN. Learn more at
www.gswpress.com.
Ferguson Metals Recognized for Growth
Friday, December 16, 2005
The Cincinnati Business Courier recently recognized Ferguson metals, Hamilton, OH, as one of the fastest growing companies in the Greater Cincinnati area. Ferguson Metals supplies specialty stainless steels and high-temperature alloys. It’s online at
www.fergusonmetals.com.