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By  Jim McEachen, Chief Executive Officer, Cleaning Technologies Group Published by AMT News November 2012
Late last month we held another very successful AMT Global Forecasting & Marketing Conference. The theme of the conference was “Make Your Own Future,” and we learned much to help us do just that in the coming months and year.
Here is some food for thought. Are you satisfied with your new product development and R&D activities? Do your competitors surprise you with new, state-of-the-art products or services? Does new product development find itself playing “second fiddle” to delivery and production requirements in your company? Is product development sometimes concentrating on projects that linger, or that will not monetize when they are completed?
If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, then you are like the vast majority of manufacturing equipment and services companies. Especially during these challenging economic times where we are experiencing great fluctuations in market growth and shrinkage, it is common that new product development and R&D take a back seat to current delivery requirements. During the good times, we focus all of our efforts on current production needs and managing growth. Then when things slow, we struggle to invest in new products as we deal with right-sizing to the current production requirements.
Cleaning Technologies Group a world leader in providing cleaning and waste minimization technologies will introduce a host of advanced cleaning solutions at the Indian Machine Tool Exhibition (IMTEX) in Bangalore, India January 24 – 30, 2013.  Visitors to Cleaning Technologies Group Booth #A102Q will be introduced to a number of new products, technologies and services. Among the new technologies exhibited at the show will be: New Gen 3 LeanJet RB-2 Aqueous Immersion Cleaning System uses a patented washing and rinsing process of agitation, spray impingement, hydraulic purging through immersion and rotation, ultrasonics, and heated blow-off drying. The patented "triple action" batch cleaning process was developed specifically to process a broad range of challenging parts, especially those with internal bores and passages and complex geometries, making this system capable of meeting critical cleaning expectations. The LeanJet RB-2 parts washer also features the latest Siemens programmable controller and operator interface screen. This controls platform boosts system flexibility for automation integration, process control and data logging while offering an intuitive user interface. New LeanJet RB-Hydrocarbon Cleaning System guarantees near-zero atmospheric emissions. Incorporating similar part rotation dynamics and process parameters to the Aqueous LeanJet RB-2 System it also offers vapor cleaning and rinsing cycles. Air re-circulation drying systems and advanced vacuum technology eliminate the need for exhaust smokestacks.

Barney Bosse Cleaning Technologies Group announced that Bernard (Barney) A. Bosse Jr. will become Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2013.  Barney will be responsible for the overall operation of the Company, including the Ransohoff, Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics and CTG Asia divisions. Mr. Bosse is currently President of the Ransohoff Division, being named to that position in December 2010.  He joined Ransohoff in 1990 and has held various positions within the Company, most recently Vice President Engineering and National Sales & Marketing Manager.  He holds a BSME and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. Bosse said, “I am honored and excited to lead Cleaning Technologies Group as we continue our global growth in products and markets.  I am very appreciative of the great people at our company and the passion they show every day for our customers.” Jim McEachen, the current Chief Executive Officer, has announced his retirement at the end of 2012.  He will remain with the Company as a Board Member, and to assist in the transition.  Mr. McEachen turned 65 this year and has been with the company for over 15 years.

Dave Melton has joined Cleaning Technologies Group, LLC as the Marketing Manager, effective November 2012. Dave will provide marketing support for Cleaning Technologies Group by developing and executing marketing activities to build global awareness for the Ransohoff, Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics, and CTG Asia product lines. “We are confident that with his extensive global machine tool marketing experience Dave will be an asset to our organization and will play a key role in our push to gain global market share." - Chris Whittaker, VP of Sales & Marketing CTG, LLC Dave brings over 25 years of marketing experience in the machine tool industry serving as Marketing Manager for companies including Gleason Corporation in Rochester, NY and Makino Inc. in Mason, OH. Dave holds an Associate’s Degree in Business from Cincinnati State and currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his family.

Just a few weeks after IMTS, CTG wrapped up the 2012 MEDTEC China trade show! The show, held September 26 - 27 in Shanghai, was a huge success for CTG Asia! Check out some photos from the MEDTEC China show:

A couple of weeks ago CTG wrapped up our biggest and most successful IMTS show ever! IMTS 2012 was the most successful manufacturing event in more than a decade, hosting more than 100,000 visitors from over 119 countries! The 100,200 visitors boosted attendance by 21.6% from IMTS 2010, the largest ever show-to-show increase for IMTS! This year's show covered 1.248 million square feet of exhibit space, featuring 1,909 different companies. Thanks to those of you who came out to visit the CTG booth! We had a blast meeting you all!

CTG Booth Staff at IMTS 2012

 

For the fourth consecutive year, CTG will return to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center tomedtec_China_logo_neu_3941 participate in MEDTEC China. Recently, manufacturers have developed a mounting interest in creating new medical devices for the Chinese population. As a result, MEDTEC has quickly become the best platform for companies to source machinery, materials and tools from both local and international suppliers. This year’s show is projected to grow 11% from 2011, featuring over 360 exhibitors spanning 12,000 square meters of space. Make arrangements to visit us in stand 912 on the 26th and 27th of September! We can’t wait to see you all in Shanghai!

IMTS2012LogoIt’s that time again! CTG will be attending and introducing new products at the 2012 International Manufacturing Technology Show September 10 – 15th in Chicago, Illinois. This year’s show will once again be held at McCormick Place convention facility. IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere and is the best place to experience and compare manufacturing technologies from around the world. IMTS 2012 is on track to be one of the top five largest IMTS events ever, featuring more than 1,800 exhibiting companies spread over 1.2 million square feet of space! Be sure to register on the IMTS website using the MyShow Planner tool. Using MyShow Planner will help to make the most of your time in Chicago by locating exhibitors and planning your show days in advance. Don’t forget to add CTG in Booth E5663 to your MyShow Planner!

Over the past few months, CTG Asia employees, Double Zhou, Peter Liu and Blue Shen visited the United States to train with team members from our Cincinnati and New York divisions. All three spent time at both locations, learning from the US engineering and manufacturing teams. They were able to collaborate and work together with US employees on current projects. When the time came to travel back to China, Double commented, "During the last 3 months of training, all of the engineering and manufacturing people taught and helped us very much. The engineering department arranged wonderful training for us. We appreciate your great help and support to aid in CTG Asia's growth!" Ransohoff and Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics would like to say, "thanks" to Double, Peter and Blue for coming to visit!

Ranshoff and CTG Asia Teams Ranshoff and CTG Asia Teams

 

Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics and CTG Asia Teams Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics and CTG Asia Teams

 

Cleaning Technologies Group is proud to announce that CTG Asia has been awarded ISO9001 certification! The ISO9001 certification represents an international consensus on good quality management practices and is designed to help organizations ensure they meet the needs and standards of customers. Committing to the ISO9001 standard provides the company with a systematic approach to organizational processes, guaranteeing customers receive quality products on a consistent basis. With the achievement of this milestone, all Cleaning Technologies Group's divisions are now ISO9001 certified! Congratulations, CTG Asia!

ISO9001 Certification

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