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AMT Member News

May 20, 2025

The definitive source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow AMT members.


AWARDS & RECOGNITION

ECI Software Solutions Earns Two Globee Golds, Inbound Logistics Top 100 Spot, and Manufacturing Leadership Honor

Fort Worth, Texas — ECI Software Solutions (ECI), a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, announced recognition across three distinguished award programs: Gold Globee Awards for Excellence, Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider by Inbound Logistics, and the 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Finalist by the National Association of Manufacturers.

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NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS

Cleaning Technologies Group Announces Greg Allen as President of Cortex Engineered Solutions

Cincinnati, Ohio — Cleaning Technologies Group LLC (CTG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Allen to president of Cortex Engineered Solutions, a division of CTG. Cortex focuses on the innovation, design, manufacture, installation, and service of specialty equipment outside of the parts-cleaning industry.

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Lyndex-Nikken Expands Sales Team To Support Evolving Needs of Machine Tool Industry Across US

Mundelein, Illinois — Lyndex-Nikken proudly announces the expansion of its sales team to better serve the evolving needs of industry in the United States. The company welcomes six seasoned professionals: Michael Gregory, Bill Schroeder, Don Doyle, Jimmy Angelo, Stan Pearson, and Tom O’Toole.

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Transor Filter USA Announces Johan Svensson as President

Arlington Heights, Illinois — The board of directors of Transor Filter USA and Board Chairman Emeritus Irv Kaage have announced the appointment of Johan Svensson as president. Most recently, Svensson served as the managing director of the European office in Alvesta, Sweden.

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RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS

America Makes Announces QTIME Project Call Worth $5M in Funding

Youngstown, Ohio — America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining announced a new open project call, Quality Test and Inspection Methods Expediency (QTIME), which focuses on the use of non-destructive inspection techniques for additive manufacturing processes, specifically laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition.

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This edition of AMT Member News is packed with new partnerships, acquisitions, and leadership moves across ARM Institute, Haimer USA, Hwacheon, Limble, Lyndex-Nikken, Scotchman Industries, Star SU, and more.
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