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Bison Chairman Joins National Workforce Solutions Advisory Board as Founding Member

Attended inaugural meeting to discuss improving the US workforce

St. Charles, IL - Ron Bullock, Chairman of Bison Gear and Engineering, has joined the National Workforce Solutions Advisory Board as a founding member. Beginning on January 23, Mr. Bullock attended the boards' inaugural meeting in Washington to discuss solutions for economic growth and competitiveness. Already an active participant in fostering progressive growth, education and training in the manufacturing workforce, Mr. Bullock is taking another step in ensuring the US remains a competitive player in the 21st century.


The LEE LINEAR Distributors Add Value-Added Benefit To Quality Linear Motion Components

Piscataway, New Jersey -- LEE LINEAR, a manufacturer of world-class linear motion components, works closely with a trusted network of distributors to deliver reliable service and added value to quality linear motion components. Said Alan Haveson, LEE's CEO, "Our end users depend on LEE for optimal performance and high quality. By choosing to team with only the finest distributors, we are assured our technologies are matched with knowledgeable sales representatives who are dedicated to customer satisfaction. It's a win-win situation for all."


Engineering Education: An Australian Perspective

Dublin, Ireland - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Engineering Education: An Australian Perspective" book to their offering.

The quality of life for the entire world is hugely dependent upon the engineering skills of those who design and develop our goods and infrastructure. These engineers are literally building our future and so the quality of their education is of immense importance to us all.


International Rectifier Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results

El Segundo, CA -International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF announced financial results for the second quarter (ended December 25, 2011) of its fiscal year 2012. Revenue for the second quarter fiscal year 2012 was $230.1 million, a 24% decrease from $302.7 million in the first quarter fiscal year 2012 and an 18.3% decrease from $281.7 million in the second quarter fiscal year 2011.

“The market is showing promising signs that a bottom has formed and demand is starting to improve. As demand returns, we remain well-positioned with new products and capacity for future growth”
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Lenze Americas Announces Significant Growth in 2011

Lenze Americas Packaging Industry Survey Confirms Increased Demand for Efficient Motor Control and Machine Performance

Uxbridge, MA – Lenze Americas, a leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motioncontrol and automation technology, announced strong double-digit growth in sales for 2011, highlighted by many new and enhanced products launched throughout the year.


Boca Bearing Company Launches Global Contest to Recognize Artists, Scientists, Technologists, Engineers and Mathematicians Involved in Innovation

Boynton Beach, FL – The Boca Bearing Company, one of the most trusted names in ceramic bearing and lubrication technology, today announced that it is celebrating its 25th year in business by giving away over $20,000 in cash and prizes as part of its international 2012 Boca Bearings Innovation Contest. Boca Bearing Company believes in supporting innovators who push the limits of new technologies that will drive the future economy.


30 new products for our 30 years

“30 new products for our 30 years” is the motto that sums up the special event organized to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Lika Electronic. 30 years of excellence and innovation. Lika Electronic was founded in 1982 in Schio (VI), Italy employing a small and passionate team to manufacture absolute encoders for the German market. Lika Electronic started as a family-owned business.


Parker Increases Quarterly Dividend 5 Percent to 39 Cents per Sharep

Cleveland, OH - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, announced that its Board of Directors increased the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend to 39 cents per share of common stock and declared a dividend payable March 2, 2012 to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2012. This represents a 5 percent increase over the previous quarterly dividend of 37 cents per common share and is the Company’s 247th consecutive quarterly dividend, resulting in a total distribution to shareholders of approximately $59 million.


Micromech a long established Parker motion distributor is appointed for a further 5 years

Micromech is delighted to announce its long partnership with Parker Hannifin has been extended by five years as a Certified Distributor for Motion. Parker Hannifin is well known in the field of Electromechanical Automation as a pioneer, developer and manufacturer of a full-spectrum computer-based motion controllers, servo/step motor drives, servo motors and human-machine interfaces, positioning systems, gear heads and gearmotors. Their products automate the manufacturing of a significant fraction of the world’s goods and services.


B&R Industrial Automation Recognizedfor Leadership in Automation and Engineering

B&R Industrial Automation Corp., a global leader of machine controls, has been named the “First Team” supplier in three categories in Automation World’s recent Leadership in Automation Program. The program featured companies representing the variety of automation technologies, software and products in use by today’s manufacturing professionals across the discrete, batch and process manufacturing industries.

B&R ranked as the preferred supplier for the following categories:
· Machine Controllers
· Motion Control Systems
· Machine Safety Controllers