Daman Products received recognition for its ongoing support of education in local K-12 schools when it accepted the Contributions to Education-Corporate Award from the South Bend Alumni Association in November. Presented during the association’s annual Hall of Fame banquet, the award recognizes Daman’s active involvement with education programs that positively affect students in the South Bend Community Schools.
Industry News
U.S. Congressman Hansen Clarke visits Attica Hydraulic Exchange
U.S. Congressman Hansen Clarke visited hydraulics repair and remanufacturer Attica Hydraulic Exchange Inc. to get a first-hand look at how this Michigan businesses is adding high-paying jobs in the advanced manufacturing sector.
NFPA innovation award goes to inventors of diesel marine system
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to recognize design engineers Erling Skaar and Odd Arild Olsen as the recipients of the first-ever NFPA Innovation Award, given to individuals for using fluid power technology in innovative ways. Skaar and Olsen received the award for their unique design of an energy efficient controller that also reduces the carbon footprint of marine vessels.
Energy efficiency conference hits Chicago
Jon Jensen of SMC, Immediate Past President of the International Fluid Power Society, opened up the first Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel on Tuesday. Jensen explained that the registered attendance was 107, an excellent showing for a first-time event.
Bosch Rexroth expands in South Carolina
Governor Nikki Haley, the State of South Carolina Department of Commerce and Bosch Rexroth today announced a significant expansion of Bosch Rexroth’s existing hydraulic manufacturing operations in Greenville County. The $80 million investment is expected to generate 160 new jobs over the next five years.
Sun Hydraulics’ Q3 sales, earnings strong; completes acquisition of HCT
Management estimates year-end 2011 sales to be approximately $202 million, an increase of approximately 34% over 2010 sales. Earnings per share for 2011 are estimated to be $1.49 to $1.51, compared to $0.84 in 2010.
Eaton announces Q3 profits are up 37% over 2010
Eaton Corp. announced record net income per share of $1.07 for the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 37% over the $0.78 earned in the third quarter of 2010. Sales in the third quarter were $4.12 billion, 15% above the third quarter of 2010. Net income in Q3 was $365 million compared to $268 million in 2010.
New approaches to noise control from the CCEFP
Besides negatively affecting hearing and impairing effective communication, excessive noise can increase mechanical fatigue and reduce component life. In short, excessive noise detracts from the attractiveness of existing fluid power products and can be an entry barrier for this technology into new markets and applications.
Trelleborg’s iPhone App surpasses 100,000 downloads
Trelleborg’s (TREL-B) iPhone App, “Unit and Hardness Converter,” has surpassed 100,000 downloads, just more than five months after its release.
Best Practices for Mobile Hydraulic Design webinar: October 13th
With ever-rising fuel prices, designing efficient hydraulic systems can pay big dividends for users of mobile hydraulic vehicles. Join Design World as we take an in-depth look at three critical areas of mobile hydraulic system design: filtration, sensors and sealing. Our expert panel will be presenting critical design tips and answering your questions.