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ANNIVERSARIES
Global Shop Solutions Chief Technology Officer Achieves 20 Years of Service
The Woodlands, Texas — Global Shop Solutions is honored to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Chief Technology Officer John Davis. Davis has played a pivotal role in driving innovation, mentoring the next generation of talent, and ensuring ERP software remains an indispensable tool for manufacturers.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Carr Lane Manufacturing Achieves Certification for Environmental Management
St. Louis, Missouri — Carr Lane Manufacturing Co., a provider of tooling components and industrial parts, proudly announces its certification to ISO 14001:2015, the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). This achievement reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.
Muratec Earns 3rd Intel EPIC Supplier Award for Excellence in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Charlotte, North Carolina — Murata Machinery Ltd., parent of Muratec USA, earned the 2025 Intel EPIC Supplier Award – Intel’s highest honor – for excellence, partnership, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Among thousands of global suppliers, only 37 received this recognition this year, highlighting Muratec’s commitment to innovation and quality, especially through its Cleanroom Factory Automation division’s semiconductor automation solutions.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mastercam Expands CAM Ecosystem With Strategic Acquisitions in the Southeast
Tolland, Connecticut — Sandvik announces the acquisition of Barefoot CNC, CAD/CAM Solutions, and CamTech Engineering Services. Additionally, Sandvik has acquired CIMCO’s probing technology and postprocessor business.
Verisurf Signs Agreement To Be Acquired by Sandvik
Anaheim, California — Verisurf Software Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Sandvik, a global high-tech engineering group that provides solutions for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.
FACILITIES
Burr Oak Tool Expands Operations in Mexico
Sturgis, Michigan — Burr Oak Tool announces the expansion of its operations into Mexico with the addition of a facility in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon. This facility will enable service support to the global market, with a primary focus on the Mexican market.
NEW HIRES
L.S. Starrett Co. Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Mundelein, Illinois — Lyndex-Nikken welcomes Rob Hiemstra and Nataly Gonzalez as regional sales representatives. Their hiring expands the company’s sales team and will better serve customers in eastern Canada and south-central Mexico. With extensive experience in technical sales and manufacturing, both bring strong expertise in tooling and process optimization to support the company’s continued growth in North America.
Jake Brown Named Hypertherm Associates’ EVP, Global Sales and Marketing
Hanover, New Hampshire — Hypotherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, announced that Jake Brown, previously vice president for the Americas region, has been named executive vice president of global sales and marketing. He will oversee all sales, marketing, and service strategy and execution for the global enterprise.
Russ Bukowski Appointed President of Mastercam
Tolland, Connecticut — Mastercam is pleased to announce the appointment of Russ Bukowski as its president. Having served as the interim president since December 2024, Bukowski is ideally suited to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.
Wipfli Announces Gina Skibo as New Manufacturing, Retail, and Distribution Industry Leader
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Wipfli has appointed Gina Skibo to lead its manufacturing, retail, and distribution industry group, the firm's largest sector. With over 20 years of experience, Skibo will focus on aligning services with client needs and driving strategic growth across the practice.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
Heidenhain, Machinists Institute Advance Workforce Training
Schaumburg, Illinois — Heidenhain Corp. has partnered with the Machinists Institute to enhance hands-on training in CNC, robotics, and digital manufacturing technologies. The collaboration will utilize the Heidenhain Connect Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Fremont, California, with plans to expand the Connect model across North America.
MIT Announces ‘A Vision for New Manufacturing’
Cambridge, Massachusetts — MIT’s fourth annual manufacturing symposium will be held on Wednesday, May 7. It will focus on scaling new technologies and companies, prioritizing sustainability and resilience, creating high-quality jobs, and strengthening the economy. Speakers include MIT President Sally Kornbluth, Siemens Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer Peter Koerte, and Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel.
Muratec USA Engineers Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators at FIRST Robotics Championship
Charlotte, North Carolina — Muratec USA engineers Eric Simpson and Blair Hollar mentor Charlotte-area high school teams in the FIRST Robotics Competition. At the global championship in Houston, held April 16-19, Eric’s team won the All-Star Rookie Award, highlighting his engineering talent and dedication to inspiring future innovators.
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