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Automation-System Provider Opens Texas Office
Friday, August 18, 2006
Applied Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (AMT), Orion, MI, a supplier of factory-automation design, engineering and process-consulting services, has opened a regional office in San Antonio, TX. The office will support the expanding southwest market and companies in northern Mexico, as well as the firm’s local customers, including the new Toyota manufacturing plant. Learn more at
www.appliedmfg.com.
Fastener Manufacturer Gains Laboratory Accreditation
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Continental Midland, LLC has had its laboratory in Franklin Park, IL, A2LA-certified. The certification, from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, covers a wide range of products including, plastics, printed wiring boards, insulation systems, information technology appliances, and measuring and testing equipment. The A2LA is a nationally recognized accreditation organization that accredits testing laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025--General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
Foundation Announces Record Level
of Workforce-Development Grants
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF) will make available training and education grants totaling $208,500 during the 2007 fiscal year, according to Gretchen Zierick, PMAEF chair. The budget represents an increase of nearly $40,000 over the 2006 budget, and is the highest ever from the foundation. PMAEF accepts requests for funding from organizations whose programs and services promote, enhance and support the development of a metalforming workforce in the United States. Download an application at
www.pmaef.org, or call Anne Cunningham at 216/901-8800.
