Kohler Energy now Rehlko

Century-plus-year-old Kohler Energy has officially rebranded under a new corporate name, Rehlko. Under the rebranding, announced September 17, Rehlko will continue operating as an independent enterprise. The company became a stand-alone entity in May 2024 when Platinum Equity completed a transaction with Kohler Company to establish then-Kohler Energy as a standalone business. Platinum Equity is the majority owner of Rehlko…

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Motion Industries commits to partnership accreditation in Indigenous relations

Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, announced its commitment to Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), a program of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). Originally established in 2001, the PAIR program includes an online management and reporting tool that supports participating companies’ efforts toward progressive…

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AIP picks up Veolia North America

American Industrial Partners (AIP) has acquired the sulfuric acid regeneration business of Veolia North America, including its sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, sulfur gas recovery, and sulfur-based products production businesses. The partnership will enable the company, which has been renamed Nexpera, to accelerate its expansion strategy and delivery of mission-critical environmental services and specialty sulfur-based products for diversified industries.…

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Ascot halts Premier operations

Ascot Resources has placed its Premier gold mine in northwestern British Columbia on care and maintenance to enable ample mine development. Currently, the number of stoping areas is insufficient for the amount of ore needed to feed the mill adequately. The Canadian miner’s initial estimate is that approximately three to six months of development will be required to be undertaken,…

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Eriez names Loudin vice president of global sales

Jaisen Kohmuench, Eriez president and CEO, announced the appointment of Todd Loudin as vice president of global sales. In this pivotal role, Loudin will leverage his expertise to drive revenue growth and enhance Eriez’ global market presence. With more than three decades of experience in international business and sales management, Loudin has a proven track record of success. He most…

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Volvo Construction Equipment marks 50 years of manufacturing in Shippensburg

It’s been 50 years since workers began building heavy construction equipment at a plant in Shippensburg, Pa. Back then, the site was owned by Ingersoll-Rand and employed about 50 people. Today, it’s the North American headquarters of Volvo Construction Equipment and employs more than 650 people. Staff gathered to celebrate the milestone Thursday in conjunction with a visit from the…

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Sibanye-Stillwater PGM mines face layoffs

Sibanye-Stillwater – the owner of the only platinum and palladium mines in the U.S. – has plans to lay off 700 employees at its operations in Montana due to declining prices for palladium, reported the Associated Press. The news agency said Sibanye-Stillwater Executive Vice President Kevin Robertson explained in a letter to employees that the price of the precious metal…

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DoD invests millions in terbium production

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a $4.22 million award to Rare Earth Salts in Beatrice, Neb., for developing and expanding production of terbium oxide from recycled fluorescent light bulbs.  Terbium is an essential element for rare earth magnets in many key defense systems. It makes up less than 1% of the total rare earth content in most deposits.…

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Tsurumi Pump celebrates 100th anniversary

Tsurumi Pump, a pioneering pump manufacturer founded in 1924 in Osaka, Japan, is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. The company has focused on technical excellence since its inception as an equipment manufacturer, gaining recognition across Asia and expanding to the United States and Europe. In 1979, Tsurumi America Inc. was established, creating a strong network of dealers,…

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