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Precision Coating Acquired by Integer Holdings
HUDSON, Mass.—In February, Katahdin Industries, LLC, reported the sale of “substantially all of the assets” of Precision Coating to Integer Holdings Corporation. The transaction closed on January 7, 2025, according to a release from Katahdin Industries. Precision...
PolyJoule Introduces Second-Generation Conductive Polymer Battery
The company is using its own proprietary manufacturing processes to produce the battery at its Massachusetts facility. BILLERICA, Mass.—PolyJoule, Inc., a provider of conductive polymer battery technology, recently introduced its second-generation cell, the Energy...
Zephyr Lock, Wind Hardware Merge to Form Zephyr Secure
NEWTOWN, Conn.—Wind Group of Companies reorganized its Wind Hardware, Zephyr Lock, and Zephyr Fluid Solutions divisions recently under one new, integrated company, Zephyr Secure, according to a release from Zephyr Secure. The announcement by Zephyr Secure in January...
Allient To Create Machining Center of Excellence at Alabama Facility
BUFFALO, N.Y.—Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty motion, controls, and power products for targeted industries and applications, is planning to create a state-of-the-art Machining Center of Excellence at its facility in Dothan,...
Laser Photonics Expands R&D Efforts in Laser Marking for Stainless Steel Medical Wires
The company said it is working to make the technology possible and accessible for medical device manufacturers. ORLANDO, Fla.—Laser Photonics Corporation, a global developer of industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, and its...
All-State Industries Acquires United Gasket, Expanding its Die Cutting Capabilities
AUSTIN, Texas—All-State Industries, Inc., a Des Moines, Iowa-based provider of non-metallic components for OEMs across a diverse set of end markets, recently announced its acquisition of United Gasket Corp., a manufacturer of custom non-metallic components, including...
Portable Rack Proves a Flexible Warehouse Asset
Versatile portable racks provide a wide range of flexible storage solutions for warehouse professionals. By Del Williams STEVENS POINT, Wis.—Selective pallet racking is a versatile, efficient storage system that enables direct access to pallets, making it ideal for...
SAM Assures Li-ion Battery Safety and Performance
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy can non-destructively detect minute physical Li-ion battery flaws, with up to 100 percent inspection of all manufactured units. By Del Williams MANASSAS, Va.—Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery manufacturers must detect various physical flaws...
Ohio Manufacturer Provides Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication and Design Services to High-End Industries
Mika Metal Fabricating’s core competencies include the manufacturing of complex enclosures and boxes. WILLOUGHBY, Ohio—Mika Metal Fabricating is a custom sheet metal fabricator that combines manufacturing excellence with a strong set of core values. Under the...
Kubes Steel Marks 50 Years of Steel Shaping, Community Enhancement
STONEY CREEK, Ontario, Canada—Kubes Steel Inc., is a versatile manufacturer with capabilities spanning structural steel fabrication, rolling and bending, and full-service custom metal fabrication. The company specializes in rolling and bending steel—capabilities that...
Florida’s PIMCO Expands Forming Capabilities with Quintus Sheet Metal Press
The Piper Aircraft subsidiary is on track to becoming a North American fluid cell forming center of excellence. VÄSTERÅS, Sweden—Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO) provides turnkey manufacturing services, supported by precision engineering services that...
Lampin Corporation Acquires Monalex Manufacturing, Welcomes New Employee-Owners
The acquisition is expected to enhance Lampin’s capabilities through the addition of skilled employee-owners, along with Monalex’s equipment and customer base. UXBRIDGE, Mass.—Lampin Corporation, an employee-owned manufacturer of precision components and assemblies,...
Machine Shops Profit from Near Net Shape Forgings
Reduced machining time, elimination of waste chips, and faster delivery time are among the cost-saving advantages of near net shape forgings. By Del Williams FAIRFIELD, N.J.—Machine shops often need open die forged parts for a variety of applications, including large,...
A3D Manufacturing Achieves ITAR Compliance
Attaining the milestone “adds another level of trust and security” for the company’s defense and aerospace customers, the company said. PHOENIX—A3D Manufacturing, a provider of advanced additive and traditional manufacturing services, reported in December that it...
Hyliion Purchases M Line Additive Manufacturing Systems from Colibrium Additive
The company will use the systems to help scale production its KARNO generators. AUSTIN, Texas—Hyliion Holdings Corp., a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, recently took delivery of its first M Line additive manufacturing system from Colibrium...









