ABB and Newave Energy Holding SA have agreed that ABB will acquire Newave in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately CHF 170 million.

According to the December 2011 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report, metalforming companies predict a spike in business conditions during the next three months.

In this installment of What Works, Volkswagen Plastics Technology relies on CO2 snow jet technology to clean injection-molded parts.

Atlas Copco North America LLC has agreed to acquire Houston Service Industries, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of low-pressure blowers and vacuum pumps.

David Berger explains what role CMMS should play in spare parts inventory.

In this Plant Services Special Report, we take a look at the driving forces behind CMMS and EAM software feature development; what users of CMMS and EAM software should expect from their vendor partnerships and the role industry specialization is playing in this feature development.

Peter Garforth says the energy manager's position is one of the most dynamic and most exciting in the company.

Goodlettsville, Tenn.—Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of contamination control products for industrial lubricants, announced its 2012 full line-up 3-Day Practical Machinery Lubrication training courses, as well as, its complimentary 1-Day Lubrication Transformation Workshop. Courses will be offered in cities across the country. Des-Case’s entire 2012 training schedule is available online at Lubrication Transformation℠.