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Tedco Recertified as a WOSB

Progressive-die metal stamper and fourslide operator Tedco, Inc., Cranston, RI, has been recertified from a CCR/ORCA to a Women Owned Small Business. The recertification, says company president and CF Dona Vincent, entitles it to compete for contracts available through government programs. Tedco is registered to ISO 9001:2008 and is TS 16949 compliant; www.tedco-inc.com/.

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Movers and Shakers in the Metalforming Industry

Stainless Sales Corp., Chicago, IL, named Brad Hite president, having previously served the company as national sales manager and then as general manager of its Stainless Steel Strip Service Center; www.stainlesssales.com/.

SigmaTek Systems, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, appointed Ryan Lustig regional sales manager. The firm provides CAD/CAM nesting software to support plasma, laser, waterjet and oxyfuel cutting, among other processes; www.sigmanest.com/.

Beckwood Press Co. added Josh Dixon to its staff as a sales engineer. Beckwood manufactures hydraulic presses and automated systems; www.beckwoodpress.com/.

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Amada Set to Open Satellite Tech Center and Showroom in Dallas

March 7-8, 2012, will mark the opening of Amada’s Dallas Satellite Center (DSC), featuring a showroom and technical-training center. Training at the DSC will primarily feature laser-cutting systems, press brakes, CAD/CAM software and laser-verified inspection systems; www.amada.com/.

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