Creaform, a specialist in 3D measurement solutions, says that its Canada-based headquarters has received the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation is an internationally recognised standard for testing and calibration. Laboratories accredited as per the ISO/IEC 17025 standard have demonstrated technical competencies relating to the calibration of their technologies. Creaform also follows the ASME B89.4.22 standard for its acceptance testing and holds
an ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system.
For further information
www.creaform3d.com

Japanese machine tool manufacturer Makino says that orders from Europe were up by more than 70% in the last financial year, with major contributions from the aerospace and industrial components sectors. Particularly positive developments were seen in France, Italy, Spain and Poland. At a recent Makino press conference in Germany, the company reported global consolidated turnover of ¥153.6m, down 5.1% compared with the last financial year. Although in Japan the group suffered from a decline in turnover of 7.9%, record positive levels were achieved in all other regions (Americas up 10.3%, Europe up 8.5% and Asia – excluding Japan – up 4.2%).
For further information www.makino.co.jp

German cutting tool manufacturer Mapal says that consolidated group sales rose by around 6% from €540m in 2015 to €575m in 2016. Together with the increase in sales, the number of employees also increased by 4%, from 4,800 to nearly 5,000 worldwide. Over 3,400 work in Germany. Together with investments in R&D, further Mapal initiatives include implementing several construction projects at international locations. For instance, this year the company is increasing its investment in infrastructure in the USA, China and Mexico. In addition, Mapal has acquired the majority stake in Adico, a South Korean manufacturer of PCD and PcBN.
For further information www.mapal.com

Are ‘Modinomics’ fuelling an industrial renaissance in India? This question will be addressed during the India Day hosted by the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) at EMO 2017 in Hanover, Germany, on 20 September. EMO’s India Day aims in particular to explain clear perspectives for the mechanical engineering, automotive and aerospace sectors.
The day will be supported by the Indian government, with the organisers hosting Shri Sivanand, Joint Secretary of the Department of Heavy Industry in the Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises. He will be spotlighting the government’s initiative for boosting the manufacturing sector. EMO will also be welcoming six delegations of high-ranking Indian entrepreneurs, which will be organised and accompanied by various Indian customer associations and staff from the VDMA’s liaison office in Kolkata.
For further information www.emo-hannover.de

The Timken Company,
a global specialist in engineered bearings and mechanical power transmission products, has reached an agreement to acquire Groeneveld Group, a Netherlands-headquartered provider of automatic lubrication solutions used in on- and off-highway applications, for approximately $280m. For the 12 months ending 31 May 2017, Groeneveld Group sales were approximately $105m. The transaction is expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in 2017. Additionally, Groeneveld Group has a strong margin profile, which is anticipated to be accretive to Timken’s EBITDA margin.
For further information
www.groeneveld-group.com