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Trim-Lok, Inc. Announces Major Midwest Expansion

To better serve Trim-Lok’s existing customer base and support the growth that they have experienced during their 50 years in business, including over 6 years in Elkhart, Indiana, Trim-Lok announces a major expansion in the Midwest. They have entered into an agreement to occupy a new, state-of-the-art facility on the Eastern border of the City of Elkhart, Indiana. This new facility will be 150,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space and add an additional 5,500 square feet of office space with the latest technologies to support all facets of their business. Trim-Lok’s expansion will create many additional jobs, including manufacturing and warehouse jobs, as well as office positions to support the significant investment they are making into equipment to increase manufacturing capacity and implement new capabilities.

Harry Moser Inducted to Association for Manufacturing Excellence Hall of Fame

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) inducted Harry Moser, president of the Reshoring Initiative® , into the AME Hall of Fame during the 2021 AME International Conference. The AME Hall of Fame recognizes industry thought leaders and influencers who support the values, principles and practices found within leading enterprise excellence organizations. The nomination criteria include the significance of an individual's contributions to the growth of enterprise excellence within the lean, continuous improvement community. Moser joins 34 previously inducted Hall of Fame members including Jean Cunningham, George Koenigsaecker, John Shook, James Womack and Robert “Doc” Hall. Moser was honored at the 2021 AME International Conference along with Bob Chapman (also Hall of Fame) and Joe Fisher (Lifetime Achievement Award).

ANCA Launches its Own Television Show – The ANCA Academy

Each month, the ANCA Academy show will cover a different technical topic - from set up through to grinding. The educational videos will help ANCA machine users understand new applications and features. Hugh Ingham, ANCA Mechanical Engineer hosts the new show and said: “I love working at ANCA because we design and apply really interesting and effective technology. It is important that we make sure we are helping our customers and those interested in getting into cutting tool grinding produce the best possible product faster, more accurately and at the lowest possible cost. The first episode will explain a PCA adaptor, how they work and how you can set your machine up for long and stable batch runs.”

BIG KAISER Changes Name to BIG DAISHOWA

BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc. is excited to share important news concerning the name of its company. BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc. will change its name to BIG DAISHOWA Inc., effective January 1, 2022.

“BIG DAISHOWA is a global leader of tooling systems, and we have been a member of the BIG DAISHOWA group of companies for many years,” said Jack Burley, President & COO. “The name change is a natural evolution in this relationship. Being known as BIG DAISHOWA in North

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Platinum Tooling President Celebrates Four Generations and 100 Years in Metal Cutting

In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and in a day when “going into dad’s business” is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is an exception to the rule. Located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, the company is set to reach an important milestone. In 2022, company President Preben Hansen and his family will celebrate 100 years working in metal cutting and four generations of Hansen men in the industry. Reflecting on 100 years as a family in the manufacturing industry, Preben Hansen says, “The machine tool industry has been and continues to be an extremely vital part of our country’s continued success. My son Luke and I are proud to be 3rd and 4th generation professionals involved in this exciting industry.”

KYZEN’s Senior Chemist Wins Women’s Excellence in Metal Forming and Fabricating Award 2021

The Precision Metal Forming Association (PMA) recognizes 40 women in leadership positions that represent commitment to their company and industry, but also to help support and inspire those that may be interested in a similar career path. Haley Reid has been employed with KYZEN for nine years after interning with the company for a year. During her time, she has worked very closely with the founder of KYZEN, Kyle Doyel, to research and develop chemistries in both the electronics and metal finishing industry. Recently, she even developed the newest MICRONOX product MICRONOX MX2120, a multi-metal safe power module cleaner, that premiered this month.

SME and CESMII Join Forces to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Adoption

“The past decade has revealed an unprecedented flattening and even decline in our manufacturing productivity by worker,” said Robert Willig, CEO, SME. “Together, CESMII and SME will optimize our strengths and resources to accelerate the transformation and democratization of the smart manufacturing ecosystem and jumpstart productivity.”

Willig said the collaboration will help bring clarity amongst oftenconflicting voices offering guidance about the way forward. Without recreating the wheel, CESMII and SME will strategically combine their rich networks and resources to advance smart manufacturing adoption and address the “digital divide” by connecting manufacturers to technical knowledge.

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