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Archived news: 2006
Archived news: 2005

April

Sales drive pushes Arburg past its previous record
An exceptionally strong sales performance during 2006 drove German injection moulding press builder Arburg to record earnings.

Remington sold
Remington Arms Co has agreed to be sold to Cerberus Capital Management LP.

Miba strengthens China offering
Austrian PM component maker Miba AG, based in Laakirchen, last month opened a new plant, Miba Precision Components China.

Distinguished dozen rewarded at Denver
Twelve recipients have been recognised for their achievements and long-term contributions to the PM industry.

Cash from Connecticut
A grant has been received to develop porous metal membranes for fuel cell technologies.

ITW takes Quasar
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) has purchased Quasar International Inc

Fewer cars to sell
GM, Ford, and the Chrysler group are cutting inventories.

Plansee grows globally
The Plansee Group added five new companies in fiscal year 2005/2006.

Atom patent
Boehler Edelstahl has been awarded a US Patent.

Porosity takes a US patent
Hitachi Metals have developed a porous sintered metal and a filter made from it.

PM in lightweight auto parts quest
The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) at Mississippi State University (MSU) has launched a two-year programme in lightweight automotive materials and innovative designs.

Chinese auto parts exports to US soar
Exports of Chinese auto parts to the US in 2006 increased 28.1 per cent.

Cincinatti opens revamp facility
Cincinnati Inc has opened a PM compacting press reconditioning facility.