It’s not often that I get to play with industrial technology apps on my iPad, so I was excited to see that Bosch Rexroth has just launched a free “Virtual Machines HMI 2011” app.
Industry News
McCoy Sales Corp., Fluid Connector Products to merge
McCoy Sales Corp., a leading distributor of fluid connectors, fluid power equipment, instrumentation products, and seals, has announced that it will merge with Portland, Ore.-based Fluid Connector Products Inc. (FCPI) to create the largest Parker Hannifin distribution network in the western U.S.
NFPA releases order, shipment figures through April
The NFPA has released the latest hydraulic and pneumatic industry trending data through April 2011. Mobile hydraulics continues to outpace other segments of the industry and shipment levels are nearly back to their pre-recession levels.
NFPA, IFPS, FPDA launching conference on energy efficiency
Three leading fluid power organizations—the International Fluid Power Society, the FPDA Motion and Control Network, and the National Fluid Power Association—will be hosting an educational conference at Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel on November 15-17, 2011.
Olaer USA moving to new Houston facility
Olaer USA is relocating into a new facility on July 1st, 2011. This new facility is approximately two miles from the company’s current location in Houston.
AWAS selects Eaton for pumps on Airbus 320, Boeing 737
Eaton Corp. has been selected by Dublin-based Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services to provide engine-driven pumps and AC motorpumps for the company’s forward order fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
NCFP Technical Proceedings now available from NFPA
The Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). The papers contained in the volume were presented during the IFPE Technical Conference hosted by NFPA and held in conjunction with IFPE 2011.
Fastenal to distribute Winters Instruments products in N. America
Winters Instruments has announced a new distribution agreement with Fastenal that will offer Winters pressure gauges, thermometers and instrument accessories to Fastenal customers in the U.S. and Canada. Fastenal is a distributor with product and service at more than 2,500 local Fastenal stores.
Sauer-Danfoss introduces Valmova as new stand-alone company
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. announced a newly created stand-alone business, named Valmova, effective May 1. The business name is derived from the company’s tag line, Valves with More Value.
Senior Aerospace Metal Bellows launches new website
Senior Aerospace Metal Bellows, a world leader in the design of welded diaphragm metal bellows and bellows components, has redesigned their website. The new site provides more information for online visitors with ease of navigation for engineered solutions in the Aerospace, Defense, Semiconductor, Industrial and Medical industries.