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NAM: Export-Led Growth Continues

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The March 11th report from the Commerce Department that the January manufactured goods trade deficit dropped by $7 billion from the previous year was hailed as validation that “export-led growth and free trade are continuing to hold the economy above water,” by Frank Vargo, the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) vice president for international economic affairs.

Northwire Expands, Relocates Asian Operations OSCEOLA, WI—Northwire Inc., manufacturer of industrial-grade technical cable, has relocated and expanded its Asian operations.

Modus Metrology Opens New Facility KNOXVILLE, TN—Modus Metrology Services, a part of Omega Energy Services, has moved to its new facility in Knoxville, TN, and will be operational and accepting work by June 1.

IBS Software Helps Company Achieve Zero Nonconformities LEXINGTON, MA—Aspen Aerogels, a provider of insulation solutions, achieved zero nonconformities during its ISO 9001 re-certification.

GE Opens NDT Display BILLERICA, MA—GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, provider of measurement, sensor-based and inspection solutions, has installed a customer-display area at GE Aviation’s Customer Technical Education Center (CTEC, Cincinnati).

Olympus Names CEO CENTER VALLEY, PA—Olympus, a precision technology provider of opto-digital solutions in healthcare, life science and consumer electronics products, announces that F. Mark Gumz, president and chief operating officer of the global company’s wholly owned subsidiary in the U.S. since January 2000, has added chief executive officer to his title.

NAM: H-1B Visa Cap Needs to be Raised WASHINGTON, D.C.—Along with other long-term solutions to America’s serious shortage of highly skilled employees, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) praised policymakers who support raising the cap from its current 65,000 limit on H-1B visas for highly educated and skilled employees.

AMTMA Names New Officers MENTOR, OH—The American Meas-uring Tool Manufacturers Association (AMTMA) named its 2008-2009 officers and board of directors at its annual meeting, held March 13 to 14 in Phoenix.

Obituary: Dr. Joseph M. Juran, “Father of Quality” SOUTHBURY, CT—Dr. Joseph M. Juran, noted author and “father” of modern day quality management, passed away on February 28 from natural causes.

Ametek Acquires Newage PAOLI, PA—Provider of sensors and sensor-based instruments and calibration systems, Ametek Inc. has acquired Newage Testing Instruments, manufacturer of hardness testing equipment used in a range of industries, including aerospace, oil exploration and defense.

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