Israel Gonzalez named Asia Pacific regional director at Hypetherm

U.S.-based industrial cutting solutions specialist, Hypertherm, produces an array of products which includes waterjet, plasma, and laser technologies. The 100% associate-owned company was founded in New Hampshire in 1968. Israel Gonzalez recently joined the Hypertherm Asia-Pacific team as Regional Director, and will look after the company's operations in Australia, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Israel re

Jafza presents key strengths, growth targets at Gulfood 2015

The free zone’s CCR-31 stand at Concourse 2 will highlight its plan for a state-of-the-art Halal Zone for international markets

IoT will redefine manufacturers' products, services and operations in 2015

A new IDC Manufacturing Insights report tackles the role Internet of Things will play in manufacturing processes and products, especially in smart manufacturing, connected products, and connected supply chains

Cloud-based CFD software for automotive sector to expand

A new report from TechNavio forecasts an 18.23% CAGR for the global CFD market in the automotive industry from 2014 to 2019

MHG ‘disappearing’ solution at bioplastic conference

The company’s is renewable and 100% biodegradable mcl-PHA will go into commerial production in February 2015

Signs of growth and decline in spirits industry

Rabobank reports on market dynamics in global spirits industry

Materion prepares for higher copper alloy demand

The company is anticipating increased requirement with Mitsubishi announcing it will stop production end of Q1 2015

Steady approach to production investments

Machining operations focus on producing accurate parts at the lowest cost, thereby maximising profitability. The traditional way to lower machining costs is to accelerate production rates with more aggressive machining parameters, usually focusing on faster cutting speeds. That approach, however, does not recognise significant cost factors including the expense of scrapped parts and production downtime. A strategy that takes an overall process view of production economics provides the best ba

Romaco Group boosts pharmaceuticals market position

The successful integration of Kilian Tableting has enabled the Group to offer all-in-one solutions for tableting and packing pharmaceutical solids

Clariant takes stake in Beraca health & personal care business

The strategic alliance between Clariant and Beraca looks to present sustainable solutions for the personal care industry worldwide

US toughens up against seafood fraud

The IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) comments on US government’s task force recommendations against seafood fraud

Glatfelter names Christopher W. Astley to head airlaid unit

Mr. Astley, who served as senior vice president for Corporate Strategy, will assume overall leadership for the Advanced Airlaid Materials business unit