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Superior Joining Technologies was the recipient of a 2009 NTMA Safety Award. The Annual Safety Award Survey given to top performing companies is a facsimile of the OSHA Form 300A, which Federal law requires companies with more than 10 employees to complete and post in their plants February 1 - April 30 of the year following the year covered on the form. Eligibility to receive and NTMA Safety Award Certificate is determined by calculating the number of injuries vs. the total number of man-hours worked in that calendar year. |
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Teresa Beach-Shelow was featured in an article in the June 2010 issue of "The Fabricator", a monthly FMA magazine publication on 'Metal Fabrication Technology'. The article entitled "How to setup up an internship program" (read the article here) discusses the benefits of a successful internship program as well as offering suggestions for setting up the internship.
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Teresa Beach Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies was featured in a video created by Blackhawk Bank for the Chamber of Commerce's Manufacturer's Appreciation Dinner (see the video here), a podcast on Business Marketing utilizing social media, produced by the Fabricator's and Manufacturer's Association (listen to the March 29, 2010 podcast here), and a news article on the Future of Manufacturing produced by local WIFR 23 (video and story here).
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Teresa Beach Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. is now a member of Rockford Mayor Larry Morrisey's Joint Task Force on Intergovernmental Efficiency. The task force is charged with finding ways Rockford and the county can eliminate duplicationk share costs and reduce the size of local government.
The new panel will study city and county finances and operations to find where resources can and should be pooled to reduce costs. Human services, information technology, public works, vehicle and fleet maintenance, purchasing and duplicative 911 centers were among the areas specifically named for potential consolidation.
See article in the Rockford Register Star.
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Rock River Valley National Tooling & Machining Association
The RRVNTMA toured Superior Joining Technologies on February 17, 2010 as part of their monthly informational meetings. Attendees were shown the welding, laser marking, non-destructive testing processes, and then given a live demonstration of the new multi-axis laser technology. |
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Industrial Laser Solutions Magazine
Superior Joining Technologies has been featured in an article in the November 2009 issue of Industrial Laser Solutions. You can view the article (page six) in their Online Version of the magazine.
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FABTECH 2009 Welding Show
On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Thom Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies, along with Lou Derango of Icon Machine Tool, will be giving a presentation at the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
As part of the Productive Robotics II Educational Session, Thom will be speaking on 5-Axis Laser Automation for Fabricating & Welding of Stainless Steel. (see FABTECH Show Educational Session)
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SJTI Hosts Tour / Dinner
On Monday, November 2nd, 2009, SJTI hosted the SAE Rockford / Beloit Chapter for a tour and dinner meeting. All attendees were from large companies with sister companies all over the USA and the world. As they left, each person said they were surprised this type of "thing" was going on in a "Small Company" in Rockford. They were all very impressed with the cutting-edge technology employed at SJTI.
SJTI plans on holding future 'lunch-n-learn' events in-house to expose more people to the new technological capabilities available in the Greater Rockford Area.
Thank You Letter from SAE Rockford-Beloit |
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Manufacturing Our Future
A copy of an article from Chronicles Magazine which is produced by the Rockford Institute and distributed internationally. The article talks about the future of manufacturing and highlights the recent WOTM/Techworks summer camp held at the EigerLab in Rockford, IL.
"Manufacturing Our Future"
This article is in .pdf format and you will need a .pdf reader to view it. If you do not have a .pdf viewer, you can download Adobe's free Acrobat Reader by following this link.
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Ribbon Cutting for Trumpf TruLaser Cell Multi-Axis Laser Cutting and Welding Center
Superior Joining Technologies held a ribbon cutting on August 10, 2009 for their new multi-axis laser cutting & welding capabilities. Area dignitaries and business persons were on hand to celebrate the event and welcome the new technology to the Greater Rockford Area.
SJTI would like to thank Rockford Chamber of Commerce President/Ceo Einar Forsman, Congressman Don Manzullo, Machesney Park Mayor Tom Strickland, Rockford Mayor Larry Morrisey, Sue Mroz on behalf of Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen, our Ambassadors and many distinguished friends and guests for helping us celebrate this event.
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Photos & video courtesy of TRUMPF, Inc.
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Multi-Axis Laser Cutting and Welding Center
Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. is pleased to begin offering the service of Multi-Axis, Laser Machining and Welding to our region with the recent purchase of the 5000 watt TRULASER CELL 7040 from Trumpf.
With a working range of 13 feet X, 5 feet Y, and 30” in the Z axis, and maximum simultaneous axis speeds of 98 inches per second, it is the most advanced system of its kind in the Midwest.
With the ability to construct a cutting and welding program from a cad model, the prep time is greatly reduced.
The use of its integrated rotary axis makes processing of tubular components highly efficient. |
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May 2009 Manufacturing Shows
Superior Joining Technologies displayed at the Design2Part Manufacturing Conference, May 5th & 6th, 2009, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. The Design2Part show gathers the region's best suppliers, allowing visitors a hands-on comparison of quality, price and technology. Visitors can see, touch and discuss ideas and methods, in real-time, from the experts.
May 7th & 8th 2009,also found SJTI at 'One Great Event', the Quad Cities Regional Government Contracting Small Business Symposium Trade Show, held at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, IA. |
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Metal Matters: FMA's 4th Annual Leader Summit
Teresa Beach-Shelow of Superior Joining Technologies spoke on "Strategies that Work to Grow Your Business" at the FMA's 4th Annual Leadership Summit in Carefree, Arizona on Friday, March 27th, 2009.
"Metal Matters is an opportunity to discuss technical issues in person with a group of metal working professionals who have many years of experience. If you have a problem, it's likely that someone in attendance can help guide you to a solution."
- Dane S. Smith, Plant Manager, ArcelorMittal Shelby Tubular Products
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Greater Rockford Region Video
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) has produced a new video showcasing the Greater Rockford Area's assets for business and manufacturing growth potential, and features comments by the Mayor of Rockford, and several prominent business people, including Thom Shelow, CEO of Superior Joining Technologies, Inc..
You can view the 11 minute video here on our website on the
Greater Rockford Region page.
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Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge
The Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge was designed to accelerate commercial technological developments supporting the birth of a new generation of Lunar Landers capable of ferrying payloads or humans back and forth between lunar orbit and the lunar surface. Such a vehicle would have direct application to NASA’s space exploration goals as well as the personal spaceflight industry, including the Google Lunar X PRIZE competitors. Additionally, the challenge helps industry develop the operational capacity to launch quick turnaround vertical take-off, vertical landing vehicles, which are of significant use to many facets of the commercial launch procurement market. The Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge was held in southern New Mexico in late 2008.
Superior Joining Technologies is a proud supporter of team TrueZer0 and their efforts!
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OP Specs Certification & NADCAP Accreditation
On July 10th, 2008, SJTI passed a three day NADCAP Audit for NADCAP accreditation of our Fluorescent Penetrant and Magnetic Particle inspection services. We also received our FAA OP Specs certification adding welding to our FAA Repair Station Certificate.
Laser Marking and Engraving
Superior Joining Technologies has also recently added Laser Marking and Engraving to our list of services. The addition of a new Trumpf Vectormark Workstation allows us to service those customers needing permanent marking of their parts and components.
Please see our Special Processes page for more information on these services and certifications!
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Non-Destructive Testing
Fluorescent Penetrant Dye Inspection (PT)
As of May 19th, 2007 we have been approved to ASTM E 1417 so that we could meet that need. Our personnel meet the requirements of NAS 410, ASNT CP-189 and SNT-TC- 1A. Level III Inspector Greg Goldhagen has Ten years experience and is certified in PT, MT,RT, UT, VT. Level III Inspector Joel Mohnacky has Five years experience and is certified in PT, and MT.
We are ready for your on-site audit or we can fill out your vendor self-audit forms that allow us to provide the service of NDT-Fluorescent Penetrant Dye Inspection (PT) for your company with the professionalism and competence that you have come to expect from Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.
Please contact Teresa Beach-Shelow, Teresa@Superiorjt.com or Joel Mohnacky, Joel@Superiorjt.com.
Phone is 815-282-7581 and Fax is 815-282-7583.
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Titanium parts welded using an Atmosphere Controlled Chamber
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Laser Welding
SJTI is proud to announce the addition of laser welding services with a Rofin StarWeld Performance 6002 Laser Welder.
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Manzullo Visits SJTI
Congressman Don Manzullo listens as Thom Shelow explains how we use a network of sub-contractors to make these tanks. Tristan Tice is working on a tank for a Global 5000 jet.
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Job Shop Show
Thank you to all who stopped by our booth at the Job Shop and Manufacturing Show.
It was a pleasure to meet you and discuss our business with you.
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The 2nd Annual
Manufacturer's Appreciation Dinner
was a success! Attendance reached to 500 people in manufacturing-related fields. Those individuals had the opportunity to network with others in the industry and see many displays of area businesses.
The atmosphere was upbeat as there seemed to be a sense of revival of work coming to the Rock River Valley Area. The attendees were motivated after listening to a talk given by Tino Oldani, Ingersoll Machine Tools that followed dinner. The Rockford Area is striving to come together to keep the area productive and profitable.
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Women of Today's Manufacturing Camp
Nikki Berg of SJTI contributed her time and knowledge of her job as a certified GTAW welder at the first WOTM Manufacturing Camp in July 2003. The camp was organized and brought to life by a WOTM committee with hopes of getting a good word out to youth about manufacturing jobs.
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Thom, Josh, and Teresa discuss plans to work with a Boeing grant and IMEC to become ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 registered.
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