Timken wins award from Mexico

Camiones y Motores International, the Mexican subsidiary of International, recently presented Timken de Mexico with its 2001 Best Supplier Award during their national meeting held in Huatulco, Mexico.

Spectris acquisition completed

On 18 September 2002 Spectris plc, the precision instrumentation and controls company, completed its acquisition of Philips subsidiary Analytical.

Special Metals restructures

Special Metals Corporation has announced that Dennis L. Wanlass has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Restructuring Officer.

Japan titanium conference

The Japan Titanium Society (JTS) will hold its 50th anniversary conference at the Shinagawa Municipal Hall, Kyurian, Tokyo, on 18 November 2002.

Velan and McJunkin team together

Velan Inc. and McJunkin Corporation, North America's leading distributor of industrial pipe, valves and fittings have established a distribution arrangement for cast carbon, stainless and alloy steel gate, globe and check valves across the United States, with the exception of the Gulf Coast.

AvestaPolarit in quarto plate take-over

AvestaPolarit Oyj Abp (AP) and ThyssenKrupp Nirosta GmbH (TKN) have signed a letter of intent for AP to purchase the stainless steel quarto plate business of TKN.

Swagelok pioneers e-solutions

Swagelok Company has recently earned independent recognition for pioneering innovative, reliable solutions on the web.

Plastic pneumatic actuator

Swagelok has announced that its patented DR series radial diaphragm valve is now available with a polyethersulfone (PES) actuator, which it claims offers excellent resistance to caustic wash-down.

Gracey to head after-market sales for Timken

The Timken Corp. has announced that Robert E. Gracey has joined the corporation as National Sales Manager – Automotive and Heavy Duty Aftermarket.

Spectrometers for Japan

SPECTRO announces the receipt of a multi-million dollar order from its strategic partner, Rigaku Corporation.