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Des-Case Announces 2012 Lubrication Transformation Training Courses
Goodlettsville, Tenn.—Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of contamination control products for industrial lubricants, announced its 2012 full line-up 3-Day Practical Machinery Lubrication training courses, as well as, its complimentary 1-Day Lubrication Transformation Workshop. Courses will be offered in cities across the country. Des-Case’s entire 2012 training schedule is available online at Lubrication Transformation℠.
Dingo Software Pty Ltd Announces Formation of Dingo Mining; New Executive Appointments
Denver, Colorado - Dingo Software Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the formation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Dingo Mining. In support of this new business focus, Dingo Mining is pleased to also announce several changes to its leadership team, which were effective January 1, 2012.
Kistler Introduces Miniature PiezoBeam® TEDS Accelerometers for Multi-Channel Modal Testing
Novi, Michigan, USA - Kistler North America (www.kistler.com), a worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, has introduced a new family of single axis and triaxial lightweight, miniature PiezoBeam® IEPE accelerometers with optional TEDS, designed for the multi-channel modal and structural analysis of small or thin-walled structures, components and subsystems, as well as full vehicle testing within automotive, aerospace, commercial aviation and general laboratory testing environments.
ROTALIGN Ultra Multi-Coupling
ROTALIGN Ultra multi-coupling true machine train alignment - wireless and simultaneously.
Life Cycle Institute Offers 2-for-1 Registrations for 1st Quarter 2012 Classes
CHARLESTON, SC, - The Life Cycle Institute, Life Cycle Engineering’s education group, is offering 2-for-1 registrations on all first quarter public classes in 2012. This applies to any of the Institute’s public first quarter classes in 2012 when both individuals register by January 31, 2012.
AssetPoint Announces EAM SuiteApp on NetSuite’s SuiteCloud Computing Platform
New SuiteApp Can Help NetSuite Customers Efficiently Manage Equipment, Maintenance, and Purchasing. AssetPoint, a provider of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) solutions, today announced the TabWare SuiteApp on the NetSuite SuiteCloud Computing Platform.
The Whitmore Manufacturing Company Announces New Plant Manager
Rockwall, Texas, Business Wire) - The Whitmore Manufacturing Company, a leading producer of component protection technology, has announced the hiring of David Blankenship as their new Plant Manager effective January 4, 2012. For the past eleven years, Blankenship served as plant manager for Valspar Corporation in Garland, Texas. Prior to that, he held the position of quality assurance manager for ten years, which included five years in the food and beverage industry.
New Certified 786-500-D2 High Output Accelerometer for High Speed/Low Frequency Vibration Monitoring
Germantown, MD—Meggitt, a leading supplier of quality vibration sensors and hardware, introduces a new high output accelerometer for machinery health monitoring. The 786-500-D2 accelerometer carries CSA approvals for Class I Div 2/Zone 2 areas and has a high 500 mV/g output sensitivity and a broadband frequency response for multi-use applications.
The Whitmore Manufacturing Company Announces Leadership Changes
Jeff Kilpatrick Joins Company as President & CEO
Rockwall, Texas, (Business Wire) - The Whitmore Manufacturing Company (“Whitmore”) , a leading innovator and producer of component protection technology, announced that Jeff Kilpatrick was named president and chief executive officer of the company on January 3, 2012. Prior to joining Whitmore, Kilpatrick was a member of the management team of Media Recovery, Inc. (“MRI” ) of Dallas for seven years, most recently serving as general manager of its ShockWatch division and formerly as MRI’s Vice President of Marketing. MRI is a portfolio company of Capital Southwest Corporation, also the principal owner of Whitmore. He is replacing Jeff Peterson, who is returning to Capital Southwest Corporation to oversee the organization’s venture capital investments within their key sector of specialty chemicals and manufacturing businesses.
POLARIS Laboratories Expands into Central America
Guatemala City, Guatemala - Leading North American fluid analysis provider, POLARIS Laboratories®, is again extending its global reach with a new laboratory in Guatemala City. This expansion supports the company’s global strategy for continued growth and is indicative of the strength and potential of the Central American market.
Meggitt Sensing Systems Now Offering Lifetime Warranty on Wide Range of Wilcoxon Research Products
Germantown, MD—Meggitt, a leading supplier of quality vibration sensors and sensor networks, has announced the offering of LifeTime Warranty (LTW) on Wilcoxon Research sensors and accessories. By launching one of the best warranties in the industry, Meggitt is providing a statement of trust and reliability to strengthen its customer relationships.
Reliable Manufacturing Announces the Next Operations Excellence Master Class
Reliable Manufacturing is holding its next Operations Excellence Master Class on 8 February 2012, at Gisborough Hall, North East England. The one-day event is designed to equip leaders in manufacturing and distribution industries with the operations excellence and reliability principles to improve business performance.
First Utility Organization to Receive International PAS 55 Recognition
TRANSCO is pleased to announce its successful accreditation to the British Standard PAS 55 Publicly Available Specification for Asset Management. TRANSCO is the first multi-utility organization in the Middle East to have achieved this prestigious award to the standard endorsed by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM).
Maintenance Connection Rolls out ‘MC Gives Back’ Initiative
Maintenance Connection, a leader in the field of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), recently sent members of its staff to Cambodia in order to partner with one of their customers, Young Life Ministries, to provide support for impoverished youths in the country as the first foray into its “MC Gives Back” program. Young Life operates a number of community centers in the nation’s capital of Phnom Penh that provide the local youngsters with a safe venue in which they can complete school assignments and socialize with friends in a positive environment.
New CMPT CTU System From SKF Measures Vibration and Temperatures for Machinery Fault Detection
SKF’s CMPT Copperhead Transmitter Unit (CTU) is a new 24/7 digital vibration and temperature measurement and transmission tool that can work with machinery fault detection systems for fans, pumps, gearboxes, and electric motors.
Allied Reliability Highlighted as Model ‘High Impact Company’ in National Report
Charleston, SC: Allied Reliability, Inc., a division of Allied Reliability Group, is a manufacturing engineering service provider that has been identified as one of only 2% of South Carolina companies labeled as ‘High Impact’. According to the study, High Impact Companies “generate all net jobs in the economy and their job creation capacity is largely immune from the expansions and contractions of the business cycle.”1
Datastick Systems: New VMM Vibration Multifunction Meter with PC Software for Trending and Reports
SAN JOSE, CA, - Datastick Systems, Inc. today announced the affordable VMM Vibration Multifunction Meter with Datastick InSpect software that enables users to start monitoring vibration for machine health, and upgrade later - in the field - to a full-featured VSA Vibration Spectrum Analyzer by adding software. Models are available in two form factors - regular and rugged - using two different handheld computers, said Penny Melrose, Datastick CEO.
Hatch SAMS Team is now an Endorsed PAS55 Asset Management Assessor
Hatch has been successful in its application for PAS55 Endorsed Assessor status. This means that Hatch is now accredited by the Institute of Asset Management (UK) to perform PAS55 compliance certification or gap analysis for organizations seeking to improve their asset management systems.
Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition to be Held in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Ind., - Machinery lubrication, oil analysis and reliability industry professionals from around the world will gather in Indianapolis May 1-3, 2012 for the annual Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition at the Indiana Convention Center. The premiere industry event has grown significantly over the past decade and more than 1,000 attendees are expected at this y ear’s conference and exhibition.
SKF Establishes University Technology Center with Lulea University of Technology in Lulea Sweden
GOTEBORG, Sweden,(BUSINESS WIRE)—SKF (sto:SKFA) (sto:SKFB) SKFRY +0.10% today announced it has signed a five-year contract with Lulea University of Technology (LTU) to establish an SKF University Technology Center focused on developing advanced concepts in condition monitoring and asset management.
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