Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary and main automotive systems company of the Japanese Hitachi group, has announced the establishment of Hitachi Automotive Systems (China) Ltd.

DETROIT —Ford Motor Co. has struck a deal with Russian automaker Sollers to build and sell cars and other vehicles in Russia

VANCOUVER: Westport Innovations Inc. is stepping up its presence in the European market with an agreement to buy fuel system provider Emer S.p.A., based in Italy, for about US$117.2 million, including debt.

If you’re in need of tall metal poles for lighting or other support structures, Spina’s Steel Workers Co. Ltd

Behringer HBP-800AXL Automatic and HBP-800XL Semi-Automatic series band saws from Behringer Saws Inc. can cut large diameter tubing quickly and efficiently. This allows companies to save on upfront capital expenditures and avoid buying more expensive band saws for everyday cutting while expanding their capability to cut large tubes when needed.

Renold, manufacturer of industrial chains and related power transmission products, has recently repositioned its senior-level management in order to fully capitalize on post-recession growth opportunities.

MONTREAL —Bombardier Inc.

Jemtech (UK) has appointed Craig Wieland to provide the sales and product support for Blaser Swisslube metalworking fluids, WaterHog fluid evaporation system, and Cleanmist mist extraction units in Scotland.

May 24, 2011 - Acromag promoted Rowland Demko to National Sales Manager for their Embedded Solutions Group. Previously serving as Acromag’s regional sales manager for the Western United States, Rowland will now oversee all sales operations in North America. He has a wealth of technical and sales experience in embedded computer technologies and numerous industries including defense, aerospace, manufacturing, scientific research, and telecommunication

For showing “exceptional documented cost savings or productivity improvements to an end user”, the Industrial Supply Association in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the US awarded WIDIA Products Group and Ron Wallace & Associates its American Eagle Value-Added Partner Award at the 2011 ISA Product Show and Conference from May 14-17.Specifically, the award recognizes how WIDIA, a manufacturer of high-tech metalcutting tooling and systems, along with manufacturers representative Ron Wallace & Associates, and Cornerstone Supply, a WIDIA distributor, helped a Florida medical manufacturer save significant time and money. Through coordinated effort and information-gathering, WIDIA was able to develop custom WIDIA-Hanita end mills that resulted in half the cycle time and double the tool life. Producing more parts faster with longer tool life was calculated to save the customer more than US$353,000 in annual costs.”In these challenging economic times, it is imperative to understand that manufacturer, distributor, and end-user drive each other’s businesses,” says Suzanne King, Manager, Distribution Development – Americas for WIDIA Products Group