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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
NCDMM, Jason Saly Recognized as 2026 Finalists for Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Blairsville, PA — The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) has been named a finalist in multiple categories for the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards, presented by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, which recognizes excellence in manufacturing innovation and leadership. Jason Saly, NCDMM’s Director of Digital Innovation, was also named a finalist in the Digital Transformation Leadership category.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
E-Z LOK Signs Wing-Hamlin Company for Midwest Sales
Los Alamitos, CA — E-Z LOK, a division of Tool Components Inc. and a leading manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, announces it has entered into a sales representation agreement with Wing-Hamlin Company, headquartered in Elmhurst, Ill. Under the agreement, Wing-Hamlin represents the complete line of E-Z LOK threaded inserts and repair kits for wood, plastic and metal to local and regional industrial distributors throughout the Midwest.
Technical Equipment Joins YCM Alliance
Cincinnati, OH — YCM Technology (USA), Inc. today announced that Technical Equipment Sales Company, a leading distributor of advanced manufacturing solutions, has joined the YCM Alliance. The partnership expands YCM’s presence across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan.
EVENTS
Ellison Technologies Joins DN Manufacturing Without Limits
Santa Fe Springs, CA — On May 5 & 6, manufacturers will gather at the DN Solutions Chicago Technical Center for a hands-on experience focused on performance, efficiency, and real-world applications. The event includes live machine demonstrations across multiple platforms, direct access to engineers and product specialists, exposure to 5-axis, multitasking, and high-efficiency solutions, software Seminar: Engineering Smarter — The Role of AI on the Shop Floor, and a NASCAR Cup Series car from Joe Gibbs Racing.
FACILITIES
At QualiChem: A Facility That Reflects Quality
Salem, VA — We’re excited to share that QualiChem has officially relocated into our new headquarters, a thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art facility built to support where we’re headed next. When you have products that perform and a team that knows how to support them, the space surrounding the work should be held to the same standard. More importantly, it should make it easier to show up for the customers who count on us for their everyday operations.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Allied Machine Promotes Myers to Central Regional Manager
Dover, OH — Allied Machine and Engineering, a leading manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools, is pleased to announce that Kevin Myers has been promoted to Central regional manager. Myers brings more than 30 years of experience in the cutting tool industry to his new role.
ECI Appoints Adam Sklader Manufacturing Industry President
Fort Worth, TX — ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, announced the appointment of Adam Sklader as Industry President, Manufacturing. Sklader will lead the strategic direction and growth initiatives for ECI’s manufacturing portfolio.
Juan Ramos Takes on South Central as Regional Sales Manager for Edge Technologies
St. Louis, MO — Juan Ramos will take on the South Central territory as Regional Sales Manager for Edge Technologies, covering Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois. Edge Technologies strategically decided on a stronger presence in Texas, where Juan is based, after a manufacturing resurgence in Texas and Oklahoma in recent years.
REGO‑FIX Midwest Territory Sales Manager Set to Support Area Manufacturers
Indianapolis, IN — REGO‑FIX USA has appointed Joshua Burnett as the company’s new Midwest Territory Sales Manager. Burnett brings more than 20 years of sales experience to the role and will support manufacturers across Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Verisurf Advances Digital Metrology Strategy Through Regional Team Expansion
Anaheim, CA — Verisurf Software has announced the expansion of its sales engineering team across the eastern United States. The company says the move supports growing demand for its open metrology platform and intelligent manufacturing solutions.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION
America Makes Announces Two Project Calls Worth Over $25M in Funding
Youngstown, OH — America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) announced two new project calls worth a combined $25.6M in funding. The first call, the MIAMI Project Call, focuses on advancing material allowables and interchangeability for additive manufacturing.
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