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Robotic-Welding Seminar
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Genesis Systems, Davenport, IA, will host its third technical robotic-welding seminar at its global headquarters on April 12-13, 2005. Industry experts from robot-manufacturing companies and from end-user companies will cover weld processes and programming, material removal, tooling requirements, and methods to improve productivity. Attendees will also participate in hands-on workshops and view demonstrations of robots and welding equipment. Learn more at
www.genesis-systems.com.
Minneapolis Washer & Stamping Gains ISO Cert.
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
As part of its 70th-year celebration, Minneapolis Washer and Stamping, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, has achieved ISO 9001-2000 certification. The firm took its first steps down the ISO road in 1993 when it implemented a continuous-improvement program. Family owned, it supplies washers and specialty stampings to the manufacturing and fastener markets. Visit
www.minneapoliswasher.com for more information.
Anchor Mfg. Honored by DaimlerChrysler
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
DaimlerChrysler recently presented Fred Pfaff, president and CEO of Anchor Manufacturing, Cleveland, OH, with a commemorative trophy for being named “Best of the Best” Global Supplier in the category Raw Materials and Body-in-White Stampings for 2004. The award was given to suppliers in nine categories from five countries on three continents. Anchor manufactures complex assemblies and stampings, specializing in steering-column components, latch strikers and other products.