Steel and electrical components company makes new appointment Robroy Industries Raceway Division has announced the promotion of Chris Caldwell to National Sales Manager, a culmination of more than two decades of service to the Gilmer, Texas-based company. Caldwell, who joined Robroy 21 years ago, has been instrumental in shaping the Raceway Division’s modern sales organization. Throughout his tenure, he has been dedicated to building and strengthening customer relationships,

New Jersey water company provides one of many examples of food donations New Jersey American Water recently donated $25,000 to ten food banks across the state and held food drives at each of its operating centers, which garnered over 1,000 pounds of food in donations from employees and company partners. The company announced its pledge to donate and kicked off the food drive in late October to provide emergency relief to food banks facing increases in demand due to the feder

Malloy Electric begins process of constructing massive Iowa facility Malloy Electric has broken ground on a massive 200,000 square-foot motor facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, marking the company's latest investment in expanded service capabilities for industrial customers across the region. The new facility, scheduled for completion in mid-2026, will feature a 60-ton crane system and comprehensive motor services up to 20,000 HP, according to a November 11 press release from

CWIEME Berlin unveils "dedicated hub" for electric motor supply chain CWIEME Berlin, one of Europe's leading events for coil winding, transformer, electric motor and e-mobility technologies, has announced the launch of the Electric Motor Forum , a brand-new feature debuting at the 2026 edition of the show. The Electric Motor Forum "will provide a dedicated space for the entire European electric motor industry to come together, from automotive and industrial manufacturers to H

Virginia SCC approves $1.47 billion Dominion Energy plant The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved Dominion Energy’s highly controversial $1.47 billion natural gas plant, as well as a rate hike for customers meant to help fund said development. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the SCC — which regulates several businesses and economic interests in Virginia — approved the construction and operation of a natural gas plant that Dominion Energy has dubbed the “Chesterfie

A new group is created to help manage the rapidly-growing industry and its demands Battery association NAATBatt recently announced the formation of its 18th discussion committee: the ESS and Data Center Committee. This committee will focus on the use of battery technology in all aspects of high capacity stationary energy storage, both in front and behind the meter. The market, technology and regulatory issues facing ESS developers will be discussed and studied. The committee

NTSB report determines reasons for Baltimore Key Bridge incident The NTSB said in a November 18 press release that a single loose wire on the 984-foot-long containership Dali caused an electrical blackout that led to the giant vessel veering and contacting the nearby Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which then collapsed, killing six highway workers.  At Tuesday’s public meeting at NTSB headquarters, investigators said the loose wire in the ship’s electrical system caus

Today's BLS workforce report provides latest statistics, including shutdown impact The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates mixed job growth and revisions to previous employment data, reflecting a complex labor market situation. Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 119,000 in September but has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The unemployment rate, at 4.4 percent, changed little in

Metal finishing company joins 4th generation engineered material solutions group The Gund Company, a Saint Louis based provider of engineered material solutions, confirmed the acquisition of Rayco of Schenectady, Inc. , a well-established provider of precision metal finishing services, via a company press release. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in The Gund Company’s continued growth and commitment to delivering comprehensive material and fabrication

Increased focus on certain aspects of transfer pumps and more Transfer pumps critical to processing and tanker fleets are often vulnerable to damage, costly leaks, and labor-intensive maintenance. To cut these costs, Unibloc Hygienic Technologies, a global provider of hygienic positive displacement pumps, has released its new Unibloc CleanPlus line of hygienic pumps for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and tanker truck industries that require durable, sanitary operations. The ne

Automaker's CEO speaks on shortage of mechanics Speaking on the Office Hours: Business Edition podcast, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the esteemed company had 5,000 open mechanic positions that it hasn’t been able to fill, despite offering a $120,000 annually—nearly double the American worker’s median salary . This could well be a microcosm of a nationwide labor shortage: Farley claimed that this isn’t just a Ford issue—there are over 1 million unfilled jobs in critical sectors l

Indiana company introduces a new respiration product for welders Fronius, the Portage, Indiana welding equipment manufacturer, is delivering a new certified respirator solution for clean, breathable air: the Vizor Air/3X, in an effort to ensure safety and quality on the job. Designed with welders in mind, this light-weight wearable device delivers a steady stream of clean air so professionals can focus on precision without compromise. With a history of welding innovation and

Distributors are informing customers of price increases from some major manufacturers Motor and drive distributor ESR made a noteworthy announcement via the company website this week, explaining that some of its suppliers will be adjusting prices in the near future. For EA readers, it's highly relevant, as some of those suppliers involved are longtime, relied-upon manufacturers. "Attention: Due to tariffs and rising material costs, several of our suppliers will be adjusting

Ohio company announces investment in emergency vehicles Horton Emergency Vehicles, a brand of REV Group Inc., and a leader in ambulance safety, is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Grove City, OH, with the $2.6M purchase of an adjacent building. This new 20,000 square foot building will reportedly focus on final assembly and the delivery processes and is expected to reduce delivery times and enhance customer experience. In addition, the property will help open extra sp

Comtec joins Midwest in major news for industrial control solutions Comtec Inc., a trusted name in manufacturing and design solutions for over 50 years, is now part of the Midwest Integration and Automation family. This strategic acquisition "marks a powerful step forward in delivering a robust team that is more scalable, and future-ready to provide industrial technologies to customers," Midwest said in a press release. Comtec added that the move expands its own capabilities.

Well-known Wisconsin-based brand raises dividend Snap-on Incorporated, the Kenosha, Wisconsin manufacturer known for its fleet of vans as well as the products it has produced since 1920, is still doing quite well. The company announced November 6 that its board of directors raised its quarterly common stock dividend to $2.44 per share, from the previous $2.14 per share, an increase of $0.30 or 14.0%. The increased dividend is payable on December 10, 2025, to shareholders of r

Infrastructure company pledges to go 100% sustainable in Tucson Beale Infrastructure announced November 6 a major sustainability and community investment initiative for its planned data center project in Pima County’s Southeast Employment and Logistics Center (SELC). Beale is committing to match 100% of energy use at its Pima County data center with renewable energy and to invest $15 million in Pima County to support local education, workforce development, and long-term comm

Copper, coal, and more added to critical minerals list The Department of the Interior has expanded its list of critical minerals to include copper, coal, and more, meaning that they will be eligible for funding and streamlined permitting. The final version of the U.S. Geological Survey's 2025 Critical Mineral list released Thursday includes 10 new minerals, including metallurgical coal, copper, silver, potash, rhenium, silicon, and lead. The 2025 List of Critical Minerals

Electrical components acquisition announced Molex , the Lisle, Illinois-based global electronics connectivity manufacturer, announced November 5 that it has signed an agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect . Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc , is a provider of connectivity products and solutions serving the aerospace and defense, medical, semiconductor test and industrial markets. Smiths will receive cash consideration for the transa

Shelter-in-place order lifted by Mississippi governor after scare Certain Mississippi residents have gone through a scary 24 hour period following an explosion and subsequent chemical leak at a CF Industries ammonia plant in Yazoo City. The explosion occurred at roughly 4:25 PM on Wednesday (11/5), prompting a shelter-in-place order from Mississippi governor Tate Reeves while air quality was being monitored. The governor lifted that order earlier today (11/6), and provided a