DONALD, OR—GK Machine Inc., a manufacturer of custom farm and industrial equipment, is seeking 50 skilled workers, including welders, fabricators and laser operators.
MEAD, OK—A worker was killed here last week after a plasma cutter ignited flammable vapors, triggering an explosion at a heavy-equipment assembly plant.
APPLETON, WI—Voting is underway for the 2012 North American welding hero. The top three vote-getters among the 10 nominees will receive welding equipment and apparel from Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. Voting ends July 31.
DEARBORN, MI—Drivers of the Ford Escape may be surprised to find out there is a plant inside the door. As part of its overall effort to make vehicles more sustainable, Ford is making the vehicle’s door bolster from the fibers of the kenaf plant.
RAINSVILLE, AL—A pair of ultrasonic metal welders from Sonobond Corp. remained operational after a tornado demolished the assembly plant where they were being used.