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ANNIVERSARIES
Zoller Celebrates 80 Years With an Anniversary Series of Open Houses
Ann Arbor, Michigan — In April, Zoller will celebrate its 80-year anniversary with a series of North American open houses, including the grand reopening of Zoller Pacific. Attendees will experience live demonstrations and expert insights. The events offer a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore innovations in efficiency and precision.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
ANCA Co-Founders Awarded Medal of the Order of Australia
Wixom, Michigan — ANCA co-founders Patrick Boland and Patrick McCluskey have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for their contributions to advanced manufacturing. Their leadership has driven ANCA’s global success, pioneering cutting-tool technologies and fostering innovation, skills development, and industry growth for over 50 years.
Renishaw Receives Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College
West Dundee, Illinois — Renishaw Inc. was recognized for committing its expertise to Davis Technical College, as well as a host of the company's advanced manufacturing equipment. The program offers students the opportunity to apply hands-on learning to prepare them to meet industry needs in their respective fields.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hydromat Announces Sales Representative & Service Partnership With Precision Components
St. Louis, Missouri — Hydromat Inc. has partnered with Precision Components to expand its sales and service presence in Canada. This collaboration, supported by Machinery Masters Inc., enhances support for Canadian manufacturers by offering high-precision machining solutions, aftermarket parts, and automation tooling.
NSH USA Celebrates 2 Years of No 'Lost Time' Accidents
Albany, New York — NSH USA Corp. marked two years without a lost time accident, highlighting its strong safety culture. With 737 days and counting, the achievement reflects employee commitment and leadership support and emphasizes safety as integral to continuous improvement and workplace excellence.
NEW FACILITIES, RIBBON CUTTINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
CR Onsrud to Debut Expanded Facility at Annual Factory Demo Day
Troutman, North Carolina — C.R. Onsrud’s Factory Demo Day on March 19, 2025, will debut its newly expanded facility and includes a welcome event, ribbon-cutting ceremony, factory tours, and more. The 83,000-square-foot addition brings the facility to a total size of 250,000 square feet.
NSH USA Finalizes Design of New Assembly Building
Albany, New York — NSH USA Corp. is planning to build an 18,000-square-foot manufacturing assembly facility in Menands, New York, featuring a 40-ton overhead crane. Fueled by record orders and strategic contracts, the expansion supports regional manufacturing growth and workforce development. Groundbreaking is expected in early 2025.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Mastercam Announces Leadership Transition
Tolland, Connecticut — Mastercam has appointed Russ Bukowski as interim president, effective Dec. 16. With over 20 years of experience in strategy, Bukowski will lead the company through its transition, focusing on accelerated growth, innovation, and delivering value to customers and partners worldwide.
Mastercam Strengthens Leadership Team With New Chief Innovation Officer, Two Vice Presidents
Tolland, Connecticut — Mastercam announced three appointments to strengthen its innovation and customer-focused solutions for the U.S. manufacturing industry. Nand Shivkumar joins as chief innovation officer, Ivan Krstic as vice president of product management, and Shannon Lesane as vice president of customer success and program delivery.
Vollmer Adds Grosshauser as Managing Director
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — German sharpening specialist Vollmer is strengthening its organization by adding a new member to its management team. Alongside Andreas Böhm and Tobias Trautmann, Ralf Grosshauser will join the executive board.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
ARM Institute to Lead Manufacturing USA Panel at SXSW 2025
Gaithersburg, Maryland — In March, ARM Institute Chief Strategy Officer Suzy Teele will moderate “Smart, Sustainable, Streamlined: Factories of the Future” at South by Southwest 2025. The session will feature industry experts and explore emerging technologies in automation, predictive analytics, and sustainability.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Partners With Motlow State College
Vernon Hills, Illinois — Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.'s partnership with Motlow State College has made the college an authorized certified training center, bringing the company's training classes to local industries. The classes are tailored to ensure industries stay on the cutting edge of automation technology and enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
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