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Welcome to the German Technology Day Virtual Fair 2020!
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Nexii Building Solutions – Reinventing the Way the World Builds
Nexii Building Solutions is a green construction company that is reinventing the way the world builds. It designs and manufactures high-performance green buildings and building products that are sustainable, cost-effective, and climate resilient. In this article, we sit down with Zosia Brown, VP of Sustainability, Nexii Building Solutions, to discuss the company’s innovative technologies and how it is breaking new ground and going beyond expectations.
Electronics Manufacturing Meets Enhanced Safety & Efficiency
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Leading Through Change: The Leader Within
In my last blog, I discussed how the world is changing and offered you some thoughts about how to thrive in an era of exponential change. It’s good context for this blog because it sets out the nature and impact of the changes happening in the world today at both a business and social level.
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Weidmuller Announces Michael Chowen as New Principal at Jebco Agencies, Their Midwestern Sales Partner
Let’s celebrate Michael Chowen as he takes the lead at Jebco Agencies as Principal, their sales partner in the Midwestern region. With 25+ years of experience in the electrical industry, including leadership roles, Michael brings the expertise to guide Jebco into its next chapter. They are looking forward to continued success and collaboration under his… Read More…
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EB Horsman Announces Sumeet Sodhi as New British Columbia Regional Vice President
EB Horsman & Son is pleased to announce the promotion of Sumeet Sodhi to Regional Vice President for British Columbia, effective December 1st, 2025. With more than 20 years of experience leading sales and operations teams, including over a decade at EB Horsman, Sumeet has played a pivotal role in strengthening their presence across the… Read More…
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ADVANCED Motion Controls Takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro Extended Environment Product Line
Advanced Motion Controls is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments.
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Service Wire Co. Announces New Titles for Key Executives
Bruce Kesler and Mark Gatewood have been given new titles and responsibilities for Service Wire Co.
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Tri-Mach Announces the Purchase of an Additional 45,000 sq ft. Facility
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JMP Parent Company, CONVERGIX Acquires AGR Automation, Expanding Global Reach
Convergix Automation Solutions has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry.
Following Convergix’s acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview’s strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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