News

Leadership 1 Feb 2021

NIMS Appoints Four New Members to Board of Directors

Industry-leading alumni Annika Langéen, Allen Reid, Paul Myles and Sara Lozano have been installed into the NIMS Board of Directors.

Business Strategy 29 Jan 2021

Alba Enterprises Relocated NA Headquarters, Opens New Facility

New production, service and training facility in Loveland, Colorado, ramps up 3D modeling and mold sampling capabilities in order to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary guidance solving application needs.

Workforce Development 27 Jan 2021

Cavalier Tool Acquires Mold Services International

Bucking the 2020 trend, Cavalier continues its momentum with increased capacity in gundrilling, EDM, plate milling, large roughing, large five-axis and toolmaking—all the things the company used to outsource.

Education 26 Jan 2021

Antec 2021 Rescheduled for May

With the fully-virtual event still on track, May was chosen as the preferred timeframe for members, attendees, exhibitors and sponsors.

Education 25 Jan 2021

Allied Machine Launches Allied Tool Academy

The multilevel, online training program offers access to a range of educational sessions for holemaking and finishing solutions which can be accessed and completed according to the user’s schedule. Newest segment is open for registration.

Workforce Development 22 Jan 2021

AMT Launches Smartforce Career & Education Experience Digital Platform

The re-imagined and rebranded Smartforce Student Summit delivers an engaging, remote experience for college and high school students to better learn about the manufacturing industry.

19 Jan 2021

Fast Heat Product Lines Acquired

Product lines will will remain known as Fast Heat but operate under the Spark Industries brand. All Fast Heat dealer agreements will be maintained.

Leadership 15 Jan 2021

Mark Ullstrup to Retire from Superior Die Set

Ullstrup has dedicated over 40 years toward the company. His role as VP of marketing and sales will be assumed by Rodney Yeomans.

Cutting Tools 14 Jan 2021

GWS Tool Group Acquires Taurus Tool & Engineering

The acquisition enhances the GWS product portfolio and capabilities in the area of custom HSS tooling and custom thread-on modular tooling, while adding additional capacity for complex carbide hole making and milling tools.