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MachineTools.com Expands into Emerging Markets
Friday, April 20, 2007
The business-to-business marketplace MachineTools.com has opened offices in Yancheng, China, Chennai, India and Monterrey, Mexico, to help clients buy and sell equipment on a global scale. The company will look to further develop its existing international relationships, identify regional trends and create new business opportunities.
MachineTools.com has 100,000 registered users and more than 35,000 machine listings from more than 1000 sellers.
Wilson Tool Recognized for its Lean Efforts
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
The Minnesota-based Manufacturers Alliance has named Wilson Tool Intl., White Bear Lake, MN, Manufacturer of the Year. The annual award recognizes companies that best exemplify lean-manufacturing practices, while also sharing their knowledge with fellow manufacturers. “The willingness to share experiences and strengthen fellow manufacturers was a major factor in selecting Wilson Tool for this award,” says Art Sneen, president of the Manufacturers Alliance. Learn more about the Manufacturers Alliance and its peer-to-peer training and education offerings at
www.mfrall.com; Wilson Tool is online at
www.wilsontool.com.
Chrysler Awards Huge Material-Handling Contract
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Jervis B. Webb Co., Farmington Hills, MI, has been awarded a contract by Chrysler to install a new material-handling system and renovate existing systems at the firm’s assembly plant in St. Louis, MO. The project, to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2007, includes installation of six miles of new conveyors and delivery of 50 Webb SmartCart automatic guided carts.
