Caroline H. Cooper on Leading in Constant Change

We’re excited to share an important milestone for our team. As of January 1, the Industrial Division of KC Painting & Coatings has officially become its own company: KC Industrial. This step reflects the strength, focus, and momentum we’ve built together, and allows us to better serve the industrial market with a dedicated mission and team. We want to sincerely thank our customers and partners across the industrial sector—your trust, collaboration, and support have been instrumental in making this transition possible. As KC Industrial, we remain committed to delivering the same expertise, reliability, and customer-focused solutions you’ve come to expect—now with an even sharper focus on industrial work. We look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships and grow together.

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮! Last month, we broke ground on yet another expansion of our Aiken campus in South Carolina! Continuing with our growth plan, we will soon see a new 60,000 sq ft. high-tech machining center emerge where there is currently a blank slate of land.   With this latest addition, we are bringing crankcase machining for our 𝙢𝙩𝙪 Series 4000 engines to the U.S. for the first time. Beginning next year, we’ll be able to significantly reduce finished crankcase imports, even as we ramp up production to serve the rapidly growing U.S. data center market.  • $75M investment  • 60 new jobs   It’s not just a sign of growth, it’s a sign of pride and commitment to building local-for-local, investing in people, products and capabilities that secure critical infrastructure. Choate Construction Company Merriman Pitt / Anderson, Inc.

🎢 Surface Engineering Behind the Thrills When people think about roller coasters, they think speed, height, and adrenaline. What they don’t often see is the engineering required to keep every ride running safely and reliably—cycle after cycle, year after year. Many of the critical wear components behind the scenes—such as axles, locking mechanisms, brake interfaces, and drive system parts—operate under high loads, constant friction, and outdoor exposure. That’s where advanced surface treatments come into play. Liquid nitriding is widely used to enhance: 🔹 Surface hardness and wear resistance 🔹 Fatigue strength under cyclic loading 🔹 Component life without compromising core toughness In more specialized applications, PVD coatings can further improve: 🔹 Friction performance in sliding or contact interfaces 🔹 Resistance to galling and adhesive wear 🔹 Long-term reliability in demanding environments Together, these technologies help extend maintenance intervals, improve performance consistency, and support the safety standards that the amusement industry depends on. At HEF North America, we work with manufacturers across industries to apply the right surface engineering solutions to high-performance components—whether on the factory floor or in the field. 📩 Interested in learning how these technologies could benefit your application? Reach out to HEF North America to start the conversation. #SurfaceEngineering #LiquidNitriding #PVD #Manufacturing #WearResistance #Innovation #HEFNA #HEFNorthAmercia #HEFGroupe

Today, the Saxonburg area and surrounding communities such as Sarver in Buffalo Township are characterized by a strong industrial base, particularly in advanced manufacturing, precision machining and specialized technology, with companies such as Penn United, Oberg Industries and CID Associates. https://lnkd.in/gtArRRhB

Robust UK appoints Head of Product and Compliance. Robust UK, a manufacturer of steel door solutions, has appointed Rob Mottram as Head of Product and Compliance to support growth and innovation across its range. Rob brings over 10 years of industry experience and has previously served as Technical Manager for the Arrone range at Hoppe (UK), where he gained in-depth knowledge of door hardware and testing and certification processes that underpin product performance and compliance. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebvk8sb4 #MachineryAndManufacturing #UKManufacturing #ManufacturingLeadership #ProductDevelopment #Compliance #Engineering

“Rebuilding parts? We’ve been doing that since 1969!” – Paul Thermote, founding father of TVH Swipe to walk through the story of REMAN: 🔧 The early days in the ‘60s and ‘70s 🤝 The fresh expertise that expanded REMAN in the ‘90s 🏭 The major transformations in the new millennium ⚙️ The current standing and rigorous standards of REMAN 💡 Where the future is heading Ensuring that our REMAN parts are rebuilt to perform has always been our top priority, and that dedication continues today.

#ManufacturingMonday Something exciting is happening in Maine manufacturing. Across our state, manufacturers are growing, innovating, investing, and creating opportunities that are helping shape Maine’s future. From advanced technologies and defense manufacturing to precision machining, composites, forest products, food production, and beyond, the momentum is real. At MAME, we believe the story of Maine manufacturing deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated. This video is just a preview of what’s to come. Over the coming months, we’ll be shining a brighter spotlight on the people, companies, careers, and innovation driving Maine’s manufacturing sector forward and helping inspire the next generation to see the opportunities that exist right here at home. The future of manufacturing in Maine is being built right now and we’re excited to help tell that story! Thank you to our founding supporters for helping get this campaign off the ground. If your organization would like to participate and support this effort, please reach out. American Rheinmetall Hussey Seating Company Albin Randall & Bennett Texas Instruments Signarama Saco, ME Pratt & Whitney Novabraid Saunders Electronics KENNEBEC TECHNOLOGIES Elmet Technologies Multimedia partner: Horizon Visual Media #Maine #Manufacturing #MAME #MadeInMaine #MaineMade #IndustrialBase #SupplyChain #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #EconomicDevelopment #StoryTelling #Heritage #Innovation #Community #Awareness #Visible #Inspiration #Excitement #Opportunity

Today marks an incredible milestone, 80 years of Bartlett Equipment supporting the Australian heavy vehicle industry through engineering, manufacturing, innovation and family dedication. Managing Director Allan Bartlett has shared a personal reflection on the journey, the people who helped shape the business, and a great piece of Bartlett history from 1975. https://lnkd.in/gAbaS9XB

Check out our interview with Denso North America, a leading manufacturer of anti-corrosion coatings for marine construction and pile driving. #PileBuck #MarineConstruction #Equipment

To strengthen the competitiveness of its customers, Koenig & Bauer acquired all activities related to the renowned Instrument Flight® measurement and control technology for new sheetfed offset presses and inline measurement technology from System Brunner in December 2025, fully integrating them into its own portfolio. https://lnkd.in/dYZw5aYC