TPT March 2014

Industry News

Lincoln Electric opens Brazil automation facility

mayor of the city of Indaiatuba, who stressed the importance of creating an environment for businesses to grow and in which their employees could feel comfortable making their home. The 5,000m 2 facility includes demonstration,

LINCOLN Electric Company has opened a new automation centre of excellence in Brazil. At the opening event, attended by a large group of customers, supplier partners and employees, a welcome was extended by Reinaldo Nogueira,

integration, training and office space. The training lab has six robot systems, as well as a station for orbital welding process development and system instruction. There are eight additional demonstration systems for robotic and mechanised applications. Classroom instruction can hold up to 40 students in two classrooms. The keynote presentation defining Lincoln Electric’s automation strategy was delivered by George Blankenship, president of Lincoln Electric’s North American operations. He stated that the company recognises that its customers must deliver higher productivity and improved quality to remain competitive. “Our responsibility to our customer must be more than just a provider of product,” Mr Blankenship said. “Their expectations of us are greater today because they have escalated demands from their customer. When we can improve their welding and fabrication process, we become a partner rather than a vendor.” Lincoln Electric has strategically grown its automation solutions offerings in recent years, both organically and through acquisition. It has grown its portfolio to include pre-engineered robotic systems, CNC plasma cutting and controls, fixturing and tooling, engineered line builds, robotic integration, laser systems, weld fume control and fire prevention. Lincoln Electric Company – USA Website: www.lincolnelectric.com

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Metalube expands

• Impeder cores • Fiberglass tubes • Complete impeders • Copper inductors

• HSS blades

• Hard metal inserts • Carbide base plates

• Fiction circular saw blades • Knives for guillottine cut-off

• Tool holders • Cutting rings

• Tools for slitting lines

INSIDE SCARFING TOOLS

LUBRICANTS specialist Metalube has increased its presence in China by appointing Maurice Ngai as general manager. Mr Ngai brings to the company a wealth of knowledge and experience in the lubricants sector, gained from over 15 years with ITW Rocol.

• Rolls for tubes

• Capacitors for H.F. welders

• Tube’s cleaners

Metalube Ltd – UK Website: www.metalube.co.uk

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