Hot Off the Press

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Metalforming Industry Movers & Shakers

Trumpf Inc. Laser Technology Center, Plymouth, MI, appointed Pat Grace North American sales manager, Lasers and Systems. He most recently served the organization as regional sales manager, selling lasers and laser systems on the West Coast. More at www.us.trumpf.com/.

Trico Corp., Pewaukee, WI, a supplier of lubrication-management products and services, named Jim Jung vice president. Promoted from director of operations, Jung will focus on strategic planning and explore opportunities to expand into new markets; www.tricocorp.com/.

ATW Companies, a provider of engineered metal products based in Warwick, RI, appointed Karl E. Hoffman account executive for its Metalform division. The division manufactures steel replacement 1911 magazines for the firearms industry; www.atwcompanies.com/.

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Metal Supermarkets to Open Third Dallas-Area Store

Fabricators, tool and die makers, machine shops and other buyers of small quantities of metal-alloy products in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, area will soon have a new store to shop at, as Metal Supermarkets has begun a sight search for its third store in the area.  When the new store opens this spring, it will be the franchise’s 67^th location. Learn more at www.metalsupermarkets.com/.

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B&R Industrial Automation Adds Representation in the Northeast

WE Automation, Philadelphia, PA, a distributor and engineering firm that works with OEMs, machine builders and systems integrators to develop automation solutions, has been named an exclusive partner to B&R Automation, representing the firm in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. B&R supplies industrial PCs, control systems, motion-control systems and other automation products; www.br-automation.com/. Learn more about WE Automation at www.weautomation.com/.

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