Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Sept. 2, 2015) – The 2015 Automation Fair event hosted by Rockwell Automation and members of its PartnerNetwork program takes place Nov. 18 and 19 in Chicago, It will showcase advancements in tools, technologies, services and solutions that can help drive changes across the automation investment life cycle.
KYOTO, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015) – Nidec Corporation has acquired full ownership of KB Electronics, Inc. from its founding members through Nidec’s subsidiary, Nidec Americas Holding Corporation.
Nidec is developing new growth platforms in the automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial markets. Beginning with the acquisition of Emerson's motors and controls division in September 2010, the company has expanded its product offerings through acquisition.
AMHERST, N.Y. (Sept. 2, 2015) – Columbus McKinnon Corporation has announced that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, it has completed the acquisition of Magnetek,
a designer and manufacturer of digital power and motion control solutions for material handling, elevator and mining applications.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2015) – To meet the full scope of its customers’ needs and to broaden the already diverse family of products and professional services, Blacoh Industries expands its depth of industry expertise with the launch of Blacoh Surge Control and Blacoh Metal Solutions.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Sept. 1, 2015) – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) led the effort to organize the pump industry and facilitated the data gathering and standards development required for the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC) negotiated energy conservation standard and test procedure for commercial and industrial pumps (CIP).
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 1, 2015) – Last month, CNN reported on the “The Blob” that is affecting the Pacific Northwest Coast waters.