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R. Frederick

When the Rubber Hits the Mold

This shop profile explores how one small mold-maker relies on ingenuity and technology to succeed when times get tough.

May 9, 2008

Industry News

Jeff Schemel President of REGO-FIX USA overseeing sales service and customer operations

Expanded Leadership Roles at REGO-FIX North America

Among those promoted was Jeff Schemel, who has been named president of REGO-FIX USA, having served most recently as general manager.

HWR TurboTech partnership featuring HWR Workholding USA zero-point workholding system for milling applications

HWR Workholding Expands Representation in Southern California

HWR Workholding USA has announced a new sales representative partnership with TurboTech Machining LLC, a provider of precision manufacturing services.

Bystronic laser systems supporting advanced material processing applications

Bystronic Completes Acquisition of a Coherent Business Unit; Reviving Rofin Brand

Bystronic has acquired the Tools for Materials Processing division of the U.S. company Coherent Corp. and is reviving the Rofin brand to support access to new markets in medical technology and the semiconductor industry.

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