Regiatration is now open for the STLE 2012 Annual Meeting and Exhibition, to be held May 6 - 10 in St. Louis, Missouri. This year's program features 350 technical paper presentations, 10 hands-on education courses taught by the industry's leading instructors, plus a look at the newest tecnologies at the 70-exhibitor trade show.
Lubricor Inc. develops and manufactures a range of specialized coolants, cutting and grinding oils, hydroforming compounds, metal forming lubricants, cleaners and corrosion preventives for the metal working industry.
Lubricor Inc. named Bill Banner MBA, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer effective January 2 2012. This is a new role for Lubricor, Chairman and Founder Jorma Braks PhD., P.Eng. will continue to focus on advanced technologies, innovation and strategic initiatives.
According to Machine Tool Direct, Blaser Swisslube's expertise in creating vegetable-based metalworking fluids has led to a breakthrough in the machining of titanium, particularly in aerospace applications where stable, and safe working environments are paramount.
Visit the Metalworking Fluid Suppliers at WESTEC 2012. We noted Blaser Swisslube, Chemetall US, Hangsterfer's, ITW Rocol, Quaker and Unist will be there. Also, we noted that convention addict Eriez will be there, but we didn't immediately recognize any other MWF related equipment suppliers. It's a great opportunity to learn about the industry.
Greenbriar Equity Group LLC has announced the acquisition of PetroChoice, a leading, value-added distributor of petroleum lubricant solutions. Greenbriar acquired the Company from KRG Capital Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (SME) delivered my January edition of Manufacturing Engineering today (pictured). The magazine is now rivaling the TLT publication for cool factor, but remains slightly more difficult to navigate. I asked them if I could post it for our Readers. When they failed to return my call, I took that to mean they had no objection. So here it is.
Eriez is rolling in it, rolling into 2012. While most of the industry is praying for better days, Eriez appears to already have a set of keys to the golden gates. Eriez reports 2011 was an all-around successful year, with November 2011 a record-breaking month. VP Ingram credits the company's broad product offerings for diverse industries.
As you begin to ponder your resolutions for the new year, be sure to keep RELIABLE PLANT 2012 top of mind. And, if you register by Friday, January 20th, you can save $300. This year, RELIABLE PLANT 2012 will feature two co-located conferences: Lubrication Excellence and Reliability World, so you get double the value at a lower price.
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