Boker’s, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of precision metal stampings, washers, spacers, and shims, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019. The company was founded in 1919 by Vitus Boker and his son John. The first products to […]
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With limited edition welding helmet, Optrel partners with Light for the World to help restore vision
Welders can help bring sight to the blind with the purchase of a limited-edition welding helmet from Optrel. Partnering with the global nonprofit Light for the World, optrel will donate the entire purchase price of […]
Industrial Magnetics acquires family owned Clamp Mfg.
Industrial Magnetics, Inc. a provider of permanent magnets and electromagnets for workholding, lifting, fixtures, conveying, and magnetic separation, have announced the acquisition of Clamp Manufacturing Co. Since its inception in 1973, Clamp Manufacturing Co. has […]
Travis Perkins to sell plumbing and heating division, could even take out its DIY wing
Travis Perkins, Britain’s largest building materials group, plans to sell its plumbing and heating division, and said it could divest its Wickes home improvement chain in the future. According to a Reuters story, the group, […]
Wow, we have a 3D printed metal part on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding has announced the delivery of the first 3D printed metal part to be installed on a nuclear-powered U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. The 3D printed part signifies a major milestone for […]
Hyde acquires slitting knives line from Thurston Mfg.
Southbridge, Mass.-based Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions (IBS), a division of Hyde Tools Inc., has acquired the square edge slitting knives line from Thurston Mfg., Smithfield, R.I. Both companies are working to ensure a smooth transition […]
Bosch X-Lock Grinders, Makita cordless rebar tying tool…just a few of the highlights of Concrete 2019
Concrete 2019 is a great platform for new innovations in the industry. And tools. Every year, we see Concrete 2019 being used by major brands to announce new innovative products. And the 2019 edition was […]
Stanley Black & Decker shares fall after weak 2019 guidance
At its Q4 and FY 2018 Earnings Conference Call, Stanley Black & Decker gave a not-too optimistic outlook for 2019. And the weak 2019 guidance reflected in the premarket trading, with Stanley Black & Decker […]
Stanley Black & Decker Announces Release Date for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Earnings
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) will broadcast its fourth quarter and full year 2018 earnings conference call on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The company announced that a news release outlining the financial results will […]
Bid from former CEO ensures Sears survives bankruptcy auction. For now.
Sears Chairman Edward Lampert appears to have pulled off his bid to rescue the bankrupt retailer from liquidation, as reported in the Chicago Tribune It’s good news for employees at the stores that could remain […]