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Timken adds industrial clutches and brakes to its mechanical power transmission portfolio

The Timken Company, a global leader in bearings and mechanical power transmission products, has acquired the assets of PT Tech, Inc., a manufacturer of engineered clutches, brakes, hydraulic power take-off units.


Parker announces retirement of supply chain vice president, elects successor

Parker Hannifin Corporation, a leader in motion and control technologies, announced that it elected Thomas C. Gentile to succeed John G. Dedinsky as vice president – Global Supply Chain.


NIBA/PTDA joint industry summit facilitates cross-channel networking

Advanced registration is open for the NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry Summit at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Fla., September 27-30, 2017.


Board says 2015 California refinery blast was preventable

A 2015 explosion at a California oil refinery that injured four workers and threatened to release a toxic cloud was preventable, a U.S. federal safety panel reported. Plant managers used “unreliable and unsafe isolation methods” on equipment.


Scalable IoT solutions to digitize machine assets at the component level

Parker Hannifin Corporation unveiled the Voice of the Machine IoT platform, an open, interoperable and scalable ecosystem of connected products and services.


Results of the 2017 Skills Ontario Competition

The Skills Ontario Competition featuring 68 skilled trades and technologies contests, and 2,300 competitors from elementary schools, high schools, and colleges across Ontario, is Canada’s largest skilled trades and technology competition.
 
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Protect employees from prolonged use of power tool vibration

All frequent users of power tools that vibrate during usage have the potential to develop Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome unless they protect themselves from exposure. As part of its employee wellbeing series, power tools manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic is encouraging power tool users to get tough on the causes of HAVS, a known risk for anyone who is regularly exposed to mechanical vibration. » read more
 
 
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Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Workshop

Date: May 29-30, 2017
Location: Whitby, Ontario
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Maintenance Planning and Scheduling – Training

Date: June 5-7, 2017
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Lubrication Fundamentals Seminar

Date: November 1, 2017
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
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