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ANNIVERSARIES
30-Year Anniversary of WTO USA
Charlotte, North Carolina — In September, WTO USA celebrated its 30th anniversary at the grand opening of its new North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, which it occupied in 2024. The impressive 21,600-square-foot, state-of-the-art building features modern offices, a fully equipped repair and service area, an extensive warehouse, and a showroom, all designed to serve its growing customer base in North America.
BRAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
Nagoya and Iga, Japan — DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long‑standing strategic cooperation to accelerate tool-room digitization, automation, and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers, and production facilities worldwide, benefiting their joint global customers.
Hexagon Expands Presence Across South Texas and Southern Louisiana Through Ongoing Partnership With Bass Tool & Supply Inc.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island — Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in the Americas today announced the continued growth and expansion of its partnership with Bass Tool, a Houston-based leader in tooling, inspection, and metrology solutions. As a value-added reseller and authorized service partner, Bass Tool represents Hexagon’s full metrology product line portfolio – from stationary measurement solutions to laser trackers and handheld scanners, metrology software, and more – across South Texas and Southern Louisiana.
Pietro Carnaghi Joins Fives, Further Strengthening the Group’s Leadership in the Machine Tool Sector
Paris, France — Fives, a global leader in industrial engineering, announced the acquisition of Pietro Carnaghi S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of machine tools specializing in large-scale machining solutions. This strategic move marks a significant expansion of Fives’ capabilities in high-precision machining, reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced manufacturing solutions across critical industries, such as defense, nuclear, aerospace, and energy.
SMX Industrial Solutions Announces Acquisition of Preston Eastin
Littleton, Colorado — SMX Industrial Solutions, a leader in advanced fabrication and welding solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Preston Eastin, a renowned manufacturer of robotic and welding positioning systems. This strategic acquisition enhances SMX Industrial Solutions’ portfolio, further solidifying its position as a premier provider of innovative industrial solutions. Preston Eastin, founded in 1972, has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, precision-engineered robotic and manual welding positioners that improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
EVENTS
The Scylla Group: Lead Funnel Blueprint for Manufacturing Companies
Winchester, Virginia — The Scylla Group will host a webinar to break down each stage of the lead funnel and offer practical strategies, useful tools, and proven best practices that help you attract the right prospects, increase conversions, and build a more consistent path to measurable growth.
FACILITIES
Ceratizit Completes Phase 1 at New North American Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina — Ceratizit, a global leader in cutting tool technology, has completed the first phase of its new North American headquarters project, marking an important step in its long-term growth strategy for the region. Located in the Griffith Gateway office park in Charlotte, North Carolina, the new headquarters is positioned to enhance customer access, strengthen ties to the region’s thriving manufacturing ecosystem, and tap into one of the strongest pipelines of technical talent in the United States.
GenSwiss Appoints Morgado CEO
Westfield, Massachusetts — GenSwiss is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Morgado as its new chief executive officer. Marco brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the company’s history. This leadership transition represents the passing of the baton from the company’s founder and president, Jim Gosselin, to a new generation of strategic vision and innovative thinking.
Walter USA Opens New PCD Service Center
Columbia City, Indiana — Walter USA has officially launched its new PCD Reconditioning Service Center in Columbia City, Indiana. This 5,000-square-foot facility is equipped with six cutting-edge machines, ready to deliver fast, efficient, and locally reconditioned PCD tools – especially for aluminum machining. The Indiana service center will assist both Walter and PDQ Workholding & Tooling.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Pascal Engineering Inc. Appoints Norio Kobayashi as Vice President
Arlington Heights, Illinois — Pascal Engineering Inc. has announced that Norio Kobayashi will be stepping up to the role of vice president to oversee operations in North and South America. His new role will be crucial in bridging communications with Pascal Engineering Inc. and its parent company Pascal Corp., which was founded in Hyogo, Japan, in 1974 and has since expanded to include sales offices and dealers all over the world.
Renishaw Appoints New Group Human Resources Director
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England — Global engineering technologies company Renishaw is pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Nicholls as its new group human resources director, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Clare joins the company's executive committee, bringing over 25 years of global HR leadership across the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Nicholls joins from TT Electronics, where she most recently served as executive vice president of human resources.
Unisig Promotes Steve Landmann to Vice President of Sales
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin — Unisig Deep Hole Drilling Systems, a leading global manufacturer of deep-hole drilling machines and automation systems, has promoted Steve Landmann to vice president of sales. Landmann has managed Unisig’s Midwest sales region for over a decade, during which his success has helped strengthen the company’s worldwide reputation for delivering robust, customer-focused solutions to deep-hole drilling applications.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION NEWS
The ARM Institute Announces New Five-Year, $87M Cooperative Agreement With Air Force Research Laboratory
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute, the nation’s leading manufacturing innovation institute for robotics and AI, proudly announces a new five-year cooperative agreement (CA) with the Department of Air Force (DAF), Air Force Research Laboratory. The CA has a total ceiling of $87.66 million in combined government funding and ARM Institute cost share. Under this agreement, the ARM Institute will perform research, development, testing, and evaluation to advance the state of the art in dual-use robotics and automation technologies of interest to the DAF, as advanced robotics and automation technology is critical for the commercial industrial base and organic sustainment enterprise.
LIFT Puerto Rico Learning Lab Surpasses 1,000 Student Visitors
Caguas, Puerto Rico — LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, has officially welcomed more than 1,000 students to its Puerto Rico Learning Lab since its launch this past April. Students from across the island, some traveling more than 90 minutes to participate, have participated in the Learning Lab’s hands-on programs. Their commitment highlights both the urgent need for access to high-quality technical education and the growing enthusiasm for careers in manufacturing, robotics, and engineering. By the end of 2025, the Learning Lab expects to see 1,500 total students.
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