Production Machining's March 2025 News Highlights

The L.S. Starrett Co. Announces Key Management Appointments

Roger N. Amrol, Jr., president and CEO (left), and Barry D. Laughlin, COO (right). Source: The L.S. Starrett Co.

The L.S. Starrett Co. has appointed four new executives to its global organization, including Roger N. Amrol, Jr. as president and chief executive officer (CEO), Barry D. Laughlin as chief operating officer (COO), Allen E. Look as global chief information officer (CIO) and Jon-Michael Raymond as chief revenue officer (CRO). The new executives will be based out of Starrett’s corporate headquarters in Athol, Massachusetts.

Verisurf Signs Agreement to Be Acquired by Sandvik

(Left to right) Eric Murander, head of mergers and acquisitions for Sandvik; Nick Merrell, Verisurf executive vice president; Vicki Saunders, Verisurf director of operations; Pat Bass, Verisurf director of aales – Americas; Mattias Nilsson, president of Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions; Ernie Husted, Verisurf founder and president; David Olson, Verisurf director of sales and marketing. Source: Verisurf

Verisurf Software Inc. has signed an agreement to be acquired by Sandvik. Verisurf says it is joining forces with Sandvik to expand its capabilities and continue delivering innovative 3D metrology software solutions.

Verisurf will operate as a separate business unit within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions, complementing and enhancing Sandvik’s position in industrial metrology. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q2 2025.

Mastercam Expands CAM Ecosystem With Acquisitions

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Sandvik announces the acquisition of Barefoot CNC, CAD/CAM Solutions and CamTech Engineering Services, marking significant milestones in Mastercam’s growth strategy. Barefoot CNC has served North Carolina and South Carolina for over 30 years. CAD/CAM Solutions has been a trusted partner in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, and CamTech Engineering Services has served Florida. These acquisitions will enable Mastercam to extend its offerings into these markets.

Additionally, Sandvik has acquired the CIMCO probing technology and postprocessor business, a software add-on for CAD/CAM programs that enables CNC touch probes to measure and locate workpieces before machining, helping to improve part quality and reduce setup time.

SMW Autoblok Promotes Sales Lead for Automation, Electronics

Source: SMW Autoblok

SMW Autoblok has appointed John Andrick to sales lead for the company’s Automation & Electronics division, SMW Electronics.

In his new role, Andrick will be responsible for technical sales and will collaborate with the sales team to identify and develop strategic business opportunities. He will also drive the U.S. market launch of SMW Electronics’ advanced technology solutions, as well as oversee the end-to-end product implementation and project management. Andrick will support customers with electronic solutions designed to optimize automation processes and enhance robotic applications to support the evolving industry demands.

Motion Announces Plans to Acquire Thompson Industrial Supply

Source: Motion Industries

Motion Industries Inc. has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the net operating assets of Thompson Industrial Supply Inc. The transaction is expected to close at the end of February 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Family-owned and operated in California since its beginnings in 1969, Thompson is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga with a second location in South El Monte. Focusing on both large and small customer companies, the distributor provides bearings, gear reducers, motors, hydraulics, industrial automation and pneumatics, plus in-house fabrications and belt shop services. The Rancho Cucamonga location’s enhanced fabrication capabilities feature multiple mills, lathes, a key seater machine, a CNC lathe, a CNC milling machine center, robotic welders, a gearbox modification shop and a custom hydraulic hose shop.