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New Regional Logistics Hub for Endress+Hauser

New logistics hub a 48,000 square-foot facility in Indianapolis, Indiana will allow the company to streamline the shipping of products through a global network March 7, 2023 Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000 square-foot Indianapolis, Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the company’s project aimed to boost the fulfillment…

2022 Results: Conference Call and Webcast Notification for HPS Fourth Quarter and Year End

March 7, 2023 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced that it will release its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and Year ended December 31, 2022 on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, after markets close. Following the release of its financial results, HPS will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 9:00…

RS Offers 100,000+ End-to-End Solutions with Convenient Material Handling & Packaging Applications in your Supply Chain

March 2, 2023 Material handling & packaging equipment plays a vital role in the global logistics and supply chain industries. RS supports the unique needs of these various applications with an extensive selection of essential and auxiliary solutions. RS offers an extensive selection of end-to-end solutions. Material handling & packaging equipment plays a vital role in the global logistics…

Algoma Steel

Algoma Steel Installs First Structural Columns for Electric Arc Steel Shop

March 2, 2023 Algoma Steel Group Inc. announced that the Company installed the first structural steel columns at its electric arc steel making facility (‘EAF’) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited the site to commemorate the project milestone. Algoma Steel’s EAF project is the largest industrial-scale carbon reduction project in…

Littelfuse aquires

Littelfuse Acquires Western Automation Research and Development

March 2, 2023 Acquisition Expands Industrial Product Portfolio and End Market Leadership “Western Automation is a leading provider of premium technology solutions for electrical fault detection, with an outstanding reputation for innovation, quality and customer service,” said Peter Kim, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Littelfuse Industrial Business. “This acquisition accelerates our growth in e-Mobility…

Eaton Wins Sustainability Award for Microgrid Project Helping Energize First Nations Community in Canada

March 2, 2023 Intelligent power management company Eaton received the 2022 “Social & Sustainability” award from the electrical and automation industry association Electro-Federation Canada (EFC). The company was recognized for its innovation helping AMP Energy and the remote Xeni Gwet’in indigenous community develop a micro grid to secure a reliable source of sustainable, affordable power. “This project…

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Siemens and EnergyHub Join Forces for Next Generation DER (Distributed Energy Resources) Management

February 14, 2023 Siemens has partnered with EnergyHub to expand its ecosystem of partners for its grid software business. EnergyHub provides a top-tier grid-edge management solution, which combines its DERMS platform with turnkey program management to enable utilities to scale grid-edge flexibility. EnergyHub controls all classes of DERs including thermostats, electric vehicles, energy storage, and…

ODVA Conformance Testing Available for EtherNet/IP Devices on the Ethernet-APL Physical Layer for Process Automation

ODVA recently announced that conformance testing is now available for EtherNet/IP network-enabled devices that communicate over the Ethernet-APL physical layer. Conformance testing verifies the Ethernet-APL physical layer functionality by checking that the different port types properly adhere to the relevant specifications. The EtherNet/IP communication network functionality is also confirmed as a part of this process.

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ABB Signs with Insta to Strengthen Its Control Systems Leadership in Finland

 

ABB and Insta will work together to strengthen their distribution channels, improve industry knowledge and increase lead generation across many industries, including water, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and energy. The deal follows a project that ABB and Insta have already started work on together, deploying ABB Ability™ System 800xA distributed control system (DCS) at one of the country’s wastewater plants, and familiarity through Insta regularly purchasing ABB’s low voltage components and electrical equipment over many years. There will be opportunities for expansion to other automation system products and potential international cooperation.

 

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ABB To Acquire Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business

 

ABB announced recently it has signed an agreement to purchase Siemens’ low voltage NEMA motor business. With manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, this acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding North American customer base, and an experienced operations, sales, and management team. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023.

 

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HydraForce Signs Acquisition Agreement With Bosch Rexroth

 

HydraForce, Inc. plans to join Bosch Rexroth’s growing portfolio of Compact Hydraulics products, expanding reach and support for customers. Bosch Rexroth, a subsidiary of Bosch, based in Lohr am Main, Germany, is a growing leader in Mobile and Industrial hydraulics products.  Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce signed a respective contract on July 15, 2022. Both sides agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. The transaction is subject to anti-trust approval.

 

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HPS Appoints Chief Commercial Officer David Kinsella

 

HPS is pleased to announce the appointment of David Kinsella to the position of Chief Commercial Officer effective August 1, 2022. Mr. Kinsella will succeed Mr. Dale Sidey who is retiring at the end of the year. Mr. Kinsella will be joining the Hammond Power Solutions Executive Team after 14 years with Affiliated Distributors (AD), most recently in the electrical sector, one of the oldest and largest divisions of AD representing over $18 billion in revenue, where he held the position of President driving value for members since 2008.