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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Epicor Recognized by Gartner as Cloud ERP Leader for 2nd Consecutive Year
Austin, Texas — Epicor has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for the second consecutive year in recognition of the company's ability to execute and innovate. This reflects Epicor's commitment to empowering businesses with advanced, industry-specific ERP solutions.
Sieglinde Vollmer Passes Away at 100
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Sieglind Vollmer, a warm-hearted entrepreneur, supervisory board member of the Vollmer Group, and trustee of the Sieglinde Vollmer Foundation, passed away on Jan. 29, 2025, at the age of 100. As the daughter of company founder Heinrich Vollmer and a trailblazer in the engineering industry, Sieglind Vollmer developed the traditional company into a technology leader for grinding and erosion machines. Her legacy will live on far beyond the boundaries of the company.
NEW FACILITIES, RIBBON CUTTINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Allied Machine Reduces Carbon Footprint With Solar Panels
Dover, Ohio — In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Allied Machine and Engineering has installed solar panels at its Deeds Drive facility in Dover, Ohio. The solar panel installation aligns with Allied Machine’s environmental stewardship and is expected to impact numerous areas of the environment.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Bison Announces New Director of National Sales
West Chester, Ohio — Bison is pleased to announce the promotion of Erik K. Bergman to director of national sales. Bergman has served as regional sales manager covering the Midwest and Northeast regions with Bison USA Corp. for several years. During this time, he has demonstrated a commitment to growing sales, strategic vision, and the ability to lead. Under Bergman's leadership, the region has achieved record sales.
Index Corp. Announces Successor to President and CEO
Noblesville, Indiana — Michael Huggett will succeed Cris Taylor as president and CEO of Index Corp., with a transition period in April 2025. Huggett, a seasoned industry leader with over 30 years of experience, has played a key role in Index's growth. Taylor retires after a distinguished 40-year career.
Lyndex-Nikken Announces Promotion to President
Mundelein, Illinois — Lyndex-Nikken, a manufacturer and provider of high-performance quality machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, is proud to announce the promotion of Osmar Takeuchi to President. With over a decade of experience at Lyndex-Nikken, Osmar brings a wealth of industry knowledge, leadership expertise, and a steadfast commitment to customer success.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
Women in Manufacturing Skilled Trades Symposium on Feb. 28
Oakland, California — The Women in Manufacturing Skilled Trades Symposium, presented by Bay Area Community Colleges and the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area, brings manufacturers, educators, and workforce leaders together to tackle recruitment challenges and share best practices. Join the conversation on Feb. 28 at Chabot College in Hayward, California, to help shape the future of women in machining, welding, and more.
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