Safetykleen has on 21st December 2023 acquired control of the majority of the voting rights in Metalwash at both board and shareholder levels. Safetykleen retains an option to acquire the remainder of Metalwash’s shares at a later stage. At this stage Safetykleen and Metalwash will continue to operate separately under their existing management teams and brands. We believe that Safetykleen and Metalwash both provide best-in-class solutions to their customers, and that there are significant synergies to unlock as we harness the skill-sets and dedication of both sets of empl ..read more

Safetykleen has signed an agreement with Metalwash on 8th November 2023 to acquire control of the majority of the voting rights in Metalwash at both board and shareholder levels. The planned completion date for this transaction is 21st December 2023. The agreement also gives Safetykleen an option to acquire the remainder of Metalwash’s shares at a later stage. Safetykleen and Metalwash will continue to operate separately under their existing management teams and brands until completion. We believe that Safetykleen and Metalwash both provide best-in-class solutions to their customers, and tha ..read more

Metal forming is a fabrication process in which manufacturers create a range of structural parts and components from metal sheets or tubing, bending, or deforming a piece of metal into its desired shape without any removal. The challenge “In metal forming, anyone who’s had problems with lubrication, surface finish, or other friction-related issues understands that friction testers are a key piece of equipment. Unless they accurately test, they won’t know if they have a sporadic or recurring problem, which can lead to costly, out-of-spec products, until corrected,” says John Bogart, Managing ..read more

The longevity of low-maintenance laser systems further adds to their value, increasing ROI, and making replacement unnecessary for decades High quality welding begins with cleaning the base metal of any corrosion, contaminants, or existing coatings that could compromise weld penetration and integrity. Ensuring the metal is properly cleaned from the start makes the job easier and eliminates the need to start over to achieve a clean weld. Traditional methods Unfortunately, the traditional techniques used for this purpose – such as sandblasting, chemical stripping, and grinding – are messy and ..read more

For industrial facilities, complying with EPA and local wastewater regulation has become much easier with more fully automated, wastewater treatment systems from Sabo Industrial Corp., a New York-based manufacturer, distributor and integrator of industrial waste treatment equipment and solutions, including batch and fully automated systems, Cleartreat separating agents, bag filters, and accessories. Wastewater separation These systems not only reliably meet regulatory wastewater requirements, but also significantly reduce the cost of treatment, labor, and disposal when the proper Cleartreat ..read more

The VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) is expecting production in the machine tool industry to grow by 9 percent this year to a volume of EUR 15.5 billion. In nominal terms, this is only ten percent below the record result of 2018. At the annual press conference in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Franz-Xaver Bernhard, Chairman of the VDW, said: “We have largely overcome the effects of the pandemic. This is reflected in the growth in production and in the order levels, which are only just short of the record result of 2018. Companies are well placed to weather any slump in orders in ..read more

Want to learn about the latest in production technology? Production experts visiting EMO Hannover 2023 will be doing just this in September. They can experience live and on site the latest trends at a total of four joint booths. These booths will be focusing on additive manufacturing, connectivity, open space cobot solutions, and sustainability. Martin Göbel, Director Exhibitions at the EMO organizer VDW in Frankfurt am Main, knows the value of a visit: “Nowhere else can production specialists experience the sector’s innovations so close up – presented in thematic packages over the entire p ..read more

  Layout planning with HoloLayouts in miniature mode Today’s factories are often planned on computers. The disadvantage of this approach is that it is difficult to get production employees involved in the process since the software usually needs to be operated by an expert. However, input from production employees is an essential part of creating the right layouts and spaces. Production processes are also evolving quickly, requiring factory buildings to be converted and extended. Battery production is a prominent example of an area in which processes are changing rapidly as a result of ..read more

The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) moves sideways in December. A minor improvement by 0.1 points brings the index to a value of 103.1 points. Thus, it is the second month in a row without major changes in the overall calculation. However, single components of the FISI develop differently. While business expectations for the next six months increased for the first time since August, the assessments of the current business situation decreased in December. While there has been a downturn in the situation of the iron foundries, it is mainly the non-ferrous metal foundries ..read more

Safetykleen has signed an agreement with Metalwash on 8th November 2023 to acquire control of the majority of the voting rights in Metalwash at both board and shareholder levels. The planned completion date for this transaction is 21st December 2023. The agreement also gives Safetykleen an option to acquire the remainder of Metalwash’s shares at a later stage. Safetykleen and Metalwash will continue to operate separately under their existing management teams and brands until completion. We believe that Safetykleen and Metalwash both provide best-in-class solutions to their customers, and tha ..read more