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Beckwood Adds Machining Center to Slash Lead Times
Friday, September 14, 2007
The Beckwood Press Co., St. Louis, MO, has added a new Haas four-axis vertical machining center to its stable of manufacturing equipment, to accelerate delivery times for projects that require precision tooling. The hydraulic-press builder notes significant increases in requests for single-source vendor responsibility as customers now procure tooling, material-handling and feed equipment as well as presses. Learn more at
www.beckwoodpress.com.
Machine-Tool Maker Hurco Forms Canadian Division
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Hurco Companies, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, has formed a new division dedicated to the Canadian market. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, the headquarters for Hurco Canada, Ltd. offers sales, service and training, and features a showroom equipped with Hurco machining centers and turning centers. Learn more at
www.hurco.ca.
Kentucky Rebuild Changes Names for Changing Times
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Kentucky Rebuild Corp. (KRC), Independence, KY, is now KRC Machine Tool Services—a decision made by top management to reflect the changing needs of the metalworking industry. Where once the firm specialized in only rebuilding, it now also focuses on machine-tool service and maintenance. It operates 10 fully equipped mobile units;
www.krcmachinetoolservices.com.