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Chicagoland Metalformers Host Congressman, Share Concerns

Currency manipulation, S-corporation tax reform, job training and the research and development tax credit topped the issues discussed when U.S. Representative Joe Walsh (Illinois 8^th district) met recently with members of the Precision Metalforming Association’s Chicago district. Rep. Walsh also toured PMA member company S&S Hinge, Bloomingdale, IL, with company vice president Rich Sade, who serves as the PMA Chicago District Director. Others in attendance: William Hickey and Grant Niewinski from Lapham-Hickey Steel, and Ron Pritchard, president of Pritchard Insurance.

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Fundamentals of Brazing Seminar Slated for San Jose

Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc., Cudahy, WI, presents its Fundamentals of Brazing 2.5-day seminar September 25-27 in San Jose, CA. Content is designed to help manufacturers optimize their day-to-day brazing operations, understand the variables that impact quality and reduce costs. Learn more and register to attend.

 

 

 

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Access SSAB Steel Info via Free Mobile App

High-strength-steel provider SSAB has developed a free mobile app for Android and iPhone users to provide access to information about its steel alloys, instructions for steel processing, product datasheets and more. Download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play; www.ssab.com/.

 

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