TPT May 2018

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Addition expands sales and marketing team in Europe to increase marketing suppor t

She is looking forward to gaining valuable knowledge in the manufacturing sector and to applying what she is learning to real-world experience. Addition Manufacturing Technologies is a global manufacturing technologies company specialising in machines and tooling for tube bending, end forming, measuring and silencer making. The company’s products serve industries including automotive, aerospace, HVAC and energy.

ing in the tube industry. He previously worked for Addition’s heritage brand company, AddisonMckee, as regional sales manager, and was keen to re-join Addition after working at Tekbend as UK sales manager and at Industrial and Tractor as tube bending manager. Justine Rigal has joined the branch in Colomiers, France, as a marketing apprentice. She is working towards a bachelor degree in marketing and will assist with promoting the brand and its products in Europe. Ms Rigal comes to Addition with experience as a communication assistant in several areas including charity and hospitality.

TUBE bending and end forming tech- nology specialist Addition Manufac- turing Technologies has appointed a number of new sales and marketing employees. The company currently employs approximately 250 associates globally and has recently hired additional resources to increase sales coverage and marketing support for its European market. Shaun Eaves has joined the Preston, UK, branch as sales engineer. He is a toolmaker with City and Guilds and EITB qualifications in mechanical engineering and has 27 years of experience work-

Addition Manufacturing Technologies – USA Website: www.additionmt.com

Roll-Kraft adds CNC machine to Chicago Roll ROLL-KRAFT, a worldwide supplier of custom roll tooling to the tube and pipe and roll forming industry, has installed a new CNC turning centre with live tooling on the factory floor of Chicago Roll Company, located in Illinois, USA. The new machine is a Samsung SL-65MC/1000 turning centre, and features the latest CNC controls. 39.4". Along with up-to-date technology and many upgrades, the machine is user-friendly, featuring a digital touch display. The machine will provide the necessary accuracy and precision that is essential in producing new rolls and reworking existing rolls. company’s stability and experience necessary to design and produce rolls with detailed specifications, the company said. Roll-Kraft has its headquarters in Ohio, USA, and maintains other facilities in Illinois (Chicago Roll Company), Ontario, Canada (Roll-Kraft Ltd) and Houston, Texas, USA (Roll-Kraft Texas). Chemetall receives best performer award THE surface treatment global business unit of BASF’s coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has received the Best Performer Award from Airbus. The award acknowledges industrial performance and significant contributions in partnering with Airbus. Chemetall supplies Airbus with products thatmeet thestrict requirements of the international aerospace industry. The award was presented at the Airbus Supplier Conference Awards dinner in Tianjin, China. “The Airbus Best Performer Award is another milestone in the long-time successful collaboration between Airbus and Chemetall,” said Hendrik Becker, Chemetall’s global aerospace manager. “This prestigious award is a clear sign of trust combined with the Airbus conviction that Chemetall, now part of the BASF coatings division, will grow together and become an even stronger partner in the future.” The award ceremony recognised eight suppliers in three categories: industrial performance, innovation, and customer support. The selection is based on the suppliers’ ability to deliver to the highest level of quality – on time and cost – in addition to delivering innovative and pragmatic solutions beyond customer expectations. Dr Martin Jung, senior vice president surface treatment, commented, “We are very proud of our long-lasting partnership with Airbus and delighted about the Airbus Best Performer Award.” From production sites in Langelsheim, Germany, and Soissons, France, Chemetall supplies numerous Airbus sites with aircraft sealants, corrosion protection products, cleaners and pre- treatment technologies. In February 2017, Chemetall received the highest award as Accredited Supplier in the Airbus ‘Material & Parts SQIP’ programme, for the third time running. Chemetall GmbH – Germany Website: www.chemetall.com

Roll-Kraft’s continued commitment to on-time delivery and first-time performance, along with its 55-year history, assures customers of the

This machine will allow the company to produce rolls with a maximum diameter of 35" and maximum length of

Roll-Kraft – USA Website: www.roll-kraft.com

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