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Interim Report for First Quarter 2013

5/22/2013 5:05 AM EST  -   Ovako AB
Read CEO Tom Erixon's comments on Ovako's Interim Report for First Quarter 2013 and get the financial report.
First quarter 2013

· Net sales amounted to EUR 220 (277) million, a decrease of 20 percent compared to the first quarter of 2012.
· Order intake increased by 41 percent compared to the previous quarter, and by 1 percent compared to the first quarter of 2012.
· Operating profit (EBIT) was EUR 4 (21)...
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Eriez Offers Free Reference Manuals, Equipment Calculators and More to Enhance C...

5/21/2013 3:27 PM EST  -   Stevens Strategic Communications, Inc.
Erie, PA — Eriez is making available a variety of free tools that help educate customers on an assortment of equipment. These tools are part of Eriez’ Orange University, a comprehensive educational resource that includes the company’s mobile training center, literature library, newsletters, magnet safety information, articles, Technical Center and more. The free tools are found at:...
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A New High Accuracy Length Gauge Hits the Market

5/21/2013 10:30 AM EST  -   HEIDENHAIN Corporation
HEIDENHAIN is proud to announce the ACANTO 30xx, the newest product in HEIDENHAIN’s line of high accuracy length gauges. The ACANTO 30xx features a 30 mm measuring stroke, ideal for measuring objects of multiple sizes or for applications which require a long travel.

The ACANTO features an EnDat 2.2 serial interface which outputs absolute position data. Upon power up, the ACANTO will know exactly where it is without...

Atlas Copco leads innovation with energy-cutting compressor

5/21/2013 3:15 AM EST  -   Atlas Copco
Stockholm, Sweden, May 21, 2013: Atlas Copco has introduced a groundbreaking compressor that sets a new industry standard in energy efficiency. The new compressor can cut energy consumption roughly by half compared to traditional fixed-speed compressors.
The new compressor gained immediate acceptance by the market, selling more than 500 units in the two weeks following the launch last month. It is the result of...

Atlas Copco wins mining equipment order in India

5/21/2013 2:45 AM EST  -   Atlas Copco
Stockholm, Sweden, May 21, 2013: Atlas Copco has won a repeat order for mining equipment valued at about MEUR 8 (MSEK 69) from Hindustan Zinc to be used in the Rampura Agucha mine in northwestern India.
The 13 units of equipment, which include long-hole drilling rigs, face drilling rigs and dump trucks, will be delivered in 2013.

Atlas Copco has supplied mining equipment to Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of...

Bob Fassl to leave Atlas Copco

5/20/2013 2:30 AM EST  -   Atlas Copco
Stockholm, Sweden, May 20, 2013: Bob Fassl has decided to resign from his position as President of the Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area per July 31.
“Bob has made significant contributions to the development and successful growth of Atlas Copco,” said Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of Atlas Copco. “After 30 years of global travelling he will move home to Canada to spend more time...

British Government Sees Opportunity in Mexico

5/17/2013 5:56 PM EST  -   North American Production Sharing, Inc.
The number of British government initiatives in Mexico points to the high degree of confidence that the UK has in the Mexican economy.
For example, in April this year the UK's ambassador to Mexico, Judith MacGregor, met with Tijuana mayor Carlos Bustamante Anchondo to discuss ways to build more jobs, widen business relations between the two countries and prepare Tijuana for foreign manufacturing in...
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Downloadable Document from Eriez Provides Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ...

5/17/2013 2:49 PM EST  -   Stevens Strategic Communications, Inc.
Erie, PA --- Eriez is offering a free downloadable PDF that offers answers to the most frequently asked questions about cabinet x-ray systems. “There are a lot of misconceptions about x-ray technology,” explains Ray Spurgeon—Eriez X-Ray Product Manager. “We produced this FAQ document to help educate others on the x-ray technology and its capabilities.”

Safety precautions, operator requirements, radiation emission...

Decision by the General Court of the European Union regarding earlier cartel cas...

5/17/2013 5:30 AM EST  -   TRELLEBORG
In 2007, a subsidiary of the Trelleborg Group was accused of involvement in a marine hose cartel. In January 2009, the European Commission imposed a penalty of EUR 24.5 M on Trelleborg as a result of this matter.

Immediate action was taken in connection with the accusations, and the individuals who were later found guilty of involvement in the cartel case, despite the Group’s clear guidelines and zero tolerance...
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Eriez Buyer Richard Ozimek Earns High Level Certification

5/16/2013 2:53 PM EST  -   Stevens Strategic Communications, Inc.
Erie, PA — On April 17, 2013, Richard Ozimek, a buyer for Eriez®, was awarded the SPSM2 Certification from Next Level Purchasing, a globally-recognized leader in online training for purchasing professionals.  According to Next Level Purchasing, individuals must first earn the Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) Certification before being eligible to earn the SPSM2 Certification.

Ozimek achieved the...