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for domestic and international trade. Between the strong presence in the European market and the extensive manufacturing capabilities globally, we feel that we can gain a competitive position not only overseas but domesti- cally as well.”
rollforming lines and tripling its workforce since August 2014, when it was acquired along with the purchase of Weaver & Sons, Inc. The expansion gives Omco more than 50 active rollforming mills company-wide.
company’s integration busi- ness, dedicated to designing and managing the production of turnkey assembly lines for aerostructures.
People
Southworth product lines include ergonomic work-posi- tioning tables, portable lifts, container tilters and pallet- handling equipment.
In addition to custom roll- forming, Omco/Weaver & Sons provides an array of metal-fabrication services, including welding, CNC punch- ing, laser cutting, plasma/oxy- fuel cutting, forming and rolling, and industrial painting.
Manufacturing space will be shared with an adjacent Ascent facility, Global Tooling Systems, for a combined 200,000 sq. ft. A 40,000-sq.- ft. high-bay space will be dedicated to support the manufacture and testing of large automated assembly lines. Ascent will continue using the remaining manu- facturing space for produc- tion of assembly fixtures, trim and drill fixtures, and work platforms.
Metals Inc., Tulsa, OK, a processor of primarily stain- less steel and nickel-alloy plate and sheet products, announced that David Zah- ner has been appointed president.
Dallas Industries, Troy, MI, a manufacturer of coil-han- dling and press-feeding equip- ment and controls, has appointed John Heuring regional sales manager.
Facilities
New Rollformers,
Larger Workforce at
Ascent Aerospace
Expands Michigan
Osborn, Richmond, IN, a supplier of industrial brushes, polishing compounds and buffs, has hired Larry Outtrim as national account manager.
Omco Alabama Plant
Ascent Aerospace, Macomb Township, MI, has added 42,000 sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space, which will serve as the U.S. base of operations for the
Omco, Wickliffe, OH, a manufacturer of custom roll- formed parts, has announced the expansion of its Talladega, AL, facility, adding three new
Facility
Ascent Aerospace provides aerospace tooling systems, assembly and factory automa- tion and integration, compos- ite machining centers, and engineering services.
Steve Donnay has been named director of sales at Coe Press Equipment, which designs and manufactures coil-handling and servo roll- feed equipment.
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