KBC Tools & Machinery named Supplier of the Year by A V Gauge & Fixture Inc.
KBC Tools & Machinery recently announced that it is the recipient of the A V Gauge & Fixture Inc. Supplier of the Year Award for 2022. This award recognizes a strategic supplier that has consistently demonstrated exemplary contract performance, innovation, collaboration and played a significant role in helping A V Gauge & Fixture Inc. reduce costs or achieve other strategic objectives. “Overall, A V Gauge & Fixture Inc.’s mandate is to supply the industry’s best quality solutions for the automotive sector. Achieving this mandate depends largely on the quality of the solutions you supply,” said Gerry Edmondson, purchasing supervisor of
Dormer Pramet adds a new option to their high-end threading options
the Dormer Shark E894 is a high performance HSS-E thread forming tap, which is suitable for both through and blind holes in a wide range of workpiece materials. Dormer photo Dormer Pramet, a global tool manufacturer, recently introduced a new addition to its line-up: the Dormer Shark E894. This high performance HSS-E thread forming tap is suitable for both through and blind holes in a wide range of workpiece materials. The premium materials used in the taps provide a balanced ratio of toughness, hardness and heat resistance to the entire tap. It is available in DIN/ANSI standard and
Webinar: Chinese Automotive Acceleration: A “Global New Norm”?
ISTMA World is hosting the “Chinese Automotive Acceleration: A "Global New Norm"? Emerging Trends and Supply Chain Alignment webinar with support from its Global Partner GF+, on Oct. 26. Venkatramani Ramaswamy, Global Automotive Segment Manager from GF+, will be the keynote speaker. The automotive industry trends and what is changing in its supply chain will be the key topics of discussion. This ISTMA Webinar will take place via Zoom from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (EST). Registration is available here.
Buy your favourite tools, support your local schools
From Oct. 1 to Dec. 29, 2023, BIG DAISHOWA will once again donate a tooling certificate valued at 20 per cent of every qualifying order to the buyer’s school of choice through the Tools for Schools program. BIG DAISHOWA photo For the second year in a row, customers who choose best-in-class cutting tools, tool holders and workholding products from BIG DAISHOWA will support their local manufacturing training programs at the same time. From Oct. 1 to Dec. 29, 2023, BIG DAISHOWA will once again donate a tooling certificate valued at 20 per cent of every qualifying order
Seco embracing change while rebranding for the future
Seco, one of the leading global providers of metal-cutting solutions, just launched a drastically updated visual identity, as well as a long-term brand strategy. The company is describing this as the first in a sequence of major steps, as the business positions itself as a leading global name for industry innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. The new logo is an evolution of the old one, built on the iconic colours as being bright and positive is a huge part of Seco. Seco photo The new brand went live Sept. 21, which will be followed by a series of
CTMA elects new president; introduces 3 new board members
Louis Jahn was elected as the CTMA's new president by the Association’s members at the CTMA’s Annual General Meeting on Sept. 21, 2023, at the Lamplighter Inn in London, Ont. The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) recently announced Louis Jahn as its new president, effective Sept. 21, 2023. Louis replaces the outgoing president, Chris Hergott, who held the president title for four years. Louis was elected by the Association’s members at the CTMA’s Annual General Meeting on Sept. 21, 2023, at the Lamplighter Inn in London, Ont. “Our industry is facing headwinds on several fronts, which