Canada: turbine overhaul at hydroelectric plant
British Columbia (BC) Hydro has awarded a contract to Voith Hydro for the complete overhaul of five Francis turbine units for the Gordon M. Shrum hydroelectric power plant in British Columbia, one of the largest turbine replacement projects BC Hydro has awarded so far. CIMTECH 610 metalworking fluid
CIMCOOL has created CIMTECH 610, a new metalworking fluid featuring a hybrid blend of patented and synthetic lubricants. Alcoa names Kevin Anton chief sustainability offic
Alcoa has announced that Kevin J Anton has been named Chief Sustainability Officer, responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy that integrates all of the company's sustainability efforts. Mr Anton, who has led the Alcoa Sustainability Idro cutting machine from Jet Edge
Water jet manufacturer Jet Edge Inc. has introduced the Idro line 5-axis precision water jet cutting machine. Capable of cutting virtually any material, the Idro line is available in three sizes, 5.5ftx6.5ft nominal, 5.5ftx13ft nominal, and 6.5ftx13ft nominal. RAM quality round bar
Rolled Alloys’ Houston-based processing facility is now stocking an extensive inventory of Rolled Alloys Machining (RAM) quality 304/L and 316/L round bar. 
Bud Industries has released its stainless steel SNB sheet metal box. Constructed of 16ga 304 stainless steel, the NEMA box is suitable for harsh environments and applications where sturdy steel, security, and a seal against moisture are required. Like 
Full Metal Minerals Ltd has entered into an option agreement with Antofagasta Minerals SA to explore the Pyramid Copper Gold Molybdenum porphyry project, located in SW Alaska, US. 
Sandvik Coromant has announced that it will be holding a Technologic event focused on machining processes for applications with difficult-to-machine materials. 
Roll-Kraft facilities in Mentor, Ohio, Frankfurt, Illinois, and Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, will each expand their manufacturing capabilities with the addition of machines in each plant to aid in meeting the demands of roll forming companies and tube & pipe producers. 
Goldbrook Ventures Inc. has announced that the Directors of Jien Canada Mining Ltd have approved a project development budget of USD 122,400,000 for 2010, and have additionally approved a construction program which targets Q1 of 2012 for the commissioning and start-up of a mill and the necessary infrastructure to exploit the known resources of the Nunavik Nickel Project,