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(tabletops, sinks and cus- tom bracketry), and to pro- vide contract waterjet-cut- ting services in a host of varied markets, including glasswork, stonework and woodwork. The machine, from Jet Edge, Inc., St. Michael, MN, offers a 5- by 13-ft. work envelope.
Eriez Surpasses 2-Yr. Mark Without a Lost-Time Accident
The 300+-employee head- quarters of magnetic-equip- ment manufacturer Eriez in Erie, PA, surpassed the 2-yr. mark (on November 1) with- out a lost-time accident. The facility has worked to increase employee awareness by revamping its new-employee safety orientation, increas- ing safety training and including safety updates at company meetings.
Other news: the company moved its Hydroflow division (manufacturers of filtration and fluid-recycling products for metalworking and other applications) to a new sales and engineering office in Maumee, OH.
Internet
Aida Website Loaded with Photos and Videos
Aida-America, Dayton, OH, has launched a newly updat- ed and redesigned website with optimized navigation, an expanded photo and video area, an upgraded search utility and contacts for its numerous global locations. Also, the site contains a wealth of information on the company’s metal-stamping presses and metalforming- automation equipment; www.aida-america.com.
Redesigned Coe Website a Bonanza
for Coil-Feeding System Shoppers
From the rolling scroll bar atop the homepage, flush with photos of coil-handling and feeding products and systems, to the treasure trove of downloadable assets including literature, how-to articles and order forms, the new Coe Press Equipment website features a clean new design, efficient navigation cues and upgraded content. Visit the site, www.cpec.com, to gain a thorough update on the latest in roll feeds, straighteners, reels, cradles and air feeds, as well as complete integrated feed-line systems.
People
Tella Tool & Mfg. Co., Brownsville, TX, appointed Rodolfo Chapa general man- ager. The firm offers stamping, fabricating and machining services from its Brownsville facility and from a second plant in Lombard, IL.
McGregor Metalworking Companies, Springfield, OH, has hired Cynthia Porter as corporate director of quality, responsible for the quality programs at each of the firm’s five manufacturing facilities. Porter has been a lead auditor and trainer in TS 16949 and ISO 14001, and is lean-certified. McGregor Metalworking is a contract manufacturer offering metal stamping, machining, robotic welding and other services.
Thermadyne Industries, Inc., St. Louis, MO, a manu- facturer of metal cutting and welding equipment, named George Dunning vice presi-
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teams from its office in Denton, TX. The company also added three new people to its marketing and sales team. Tony Coco becomes director of channel marketing and national accounts, responsible for marketing all of the firm’s products throughout the Americas. Bill Wehrman will support Coco and be responsible for defin- ing and directing the firm’s marketing and communica- tion strategy for the Americ- as, including web presence and social media. Vickie Marshall will work for Wehrman and be responsible for visual design, layout and usability of web-based prod- ucts, including the firm’s social-networking activities.
The Dieffenbacher Group, a German manufacturer of presses and press lines, automation equipment and tooling, named Roger Kautz director of marketing and communications. The compa- ny organizes its marketing department as an independ-
ent company, and plans to offer its services—market planning, media and public- relations expertise and cus- tomer-relationship manage- ment—to other companies in the capital-good industry.
Kimberly-Clark Profession- al, Roswell, GA, named Gil Madrid vice president for global safety, and David St- Hilaire senior director, North American safety. The execu- tives will lead the firm’s global expansion and product inno- vation priorities, and finalize integration of the Jackson Safety brand as part of its expanded portfolio of welding- safety, head-to-toe PPE and work-zone safety products.
MultiCam, Dallas, TX, named Scott Mullis North American sales manager. The firm manufactures CNC router, laser, plasma, waterjet, and knife cutting machines.
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