February 2022 Volume 4

INDUSTRY NEWS

Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems Commissions Continuous Mesh Belt Annealing Line

Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems is pleased to announce the commissioning of a 24” wide, 3 zone mesh belt annealing furnace to a Midwest manufacturer of brass components. The brass annealing furnace is designed with a maximum operating temperature of 1650 ℉ with a capacity of 800 lbs/hr, and utilizes a blend of nitrogen and hydrogen atmospheres. The system incorporates an Allen- Bradley PLC and HMI with automated atmosphere and water temperature control and datalogging. The integrated dewpoint meter ensures precise process control for consistent and reliable part quality. Gasbarre was selected as the equipment manufacturer based on their expertise in material processing and responsiveness to service the end user. The new furnace purchase was justified based on improved energy efficiency, reduced atmosphere consumption, and superior part quality against an older, existing furnace.

With locations in Livonia, MI, Cranston, RI, and St. Marys, PA, Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems has been designing, manufacturing, and servicing a full line of industrial thermal processing equipment for nearly 50 years. Gasbarre’s equipment is designed for your process by experienced engineers andmetallurgists that understand your requirements. For more information on how Gasbarre can manufacture custom- engineered heat-treating equipment solutions for your specific thermal processing requirements, please contact Eric Buchanan at 734-656- 2000 or via email at ebuchanan@gasbarre.com. You can also visit our website at www.gasbarre.com and find us on LinkedIn (Gasbarre Products Inc.), Twitter (@gasproinc), and Facebook (Gasbarre Products Inc.).

Industrial Innovations Inc. Hires New Executive, Rodney Yeomans

Yeomans brings his 35 years of industrial sales and management experience to the fast-growing Industrial Innovations after serving similar roles in the metal forming industry. A Michigan native himself that now resides in Wisconsin, Rodney holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration fromGrand Valley College, Grand Valley, MI. Exceling in both digital and relationship selling, Yeomans sees this opportunity to combine his past experiences and skills with a market he knows well. He plans to build a strong aggressive selling team that will exceed the company’s growth initiative. Rodney admits, “Although I have been in manufacturing all my professional life, this is a great new challenge for me.” He started working in his grandfather’s tool and die shop when he was a teenager. “With this solid product line and the team being assembled, the chance for rapid

development is exciting for anyone in sales”, says Yeomans. CEO and Owner of Industrial Innovations Inc, Troy Turnbull, is ecstatic about Yeomans coming on board. “Rodney brings so much selling experience to our company along with industry connections, that we all are excited about our future possibilities,” Turnbull said. Industrial Innovations Inc. is a Michigan based manufacturing company specializing in industrial lubrication systems for the metal forming, die casting, foundry, and forging industries. Their products are used throughout North America. They are the makers of the PRO-MIX™ Proportional Mixing System, the SPRA-RITE™ spray management system, along with ADVANCE automation products. For more information, contact Troy Turnbull at tturnbull@industrialinnovations.com.

Industrial Innovations Inc., a manufacturer of industrial lubrication systems, announces the hiring of Rodney Yeomans as their new Director of Sales and Business Development. This new position in the company will oversee the entire sales operation at Industrial Innovations that has high expectations of growth.

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