MAG Cincinnati Introduces Industry's Highest Output Horizontal 5-axis Profiler for Aluminum Aerospace Components. New HyperMach H4000 features high-performance simultaneous 5-axis contouring, 2 x 4 meter part capacity, cell-ready design, and ergonomics. (14398)
MAG Cincinnati clears the table and collects all the chips in high-value aluminum machining, introducing industry's highest output 5-axis horizontal machining center for clean, contained cutting of parts up to 2 x 4 meters. Designed especially for high-throughput, precision machining of next-generation aircraft components, the new HyperMach H4000 adapts proven modular components from the company's advanced high-speed vertical profiler family.

Parker Extends Precise Medical Seal Capability; Acquires Hi-Tech Group Companies (14262)
CLEVELAND, -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), a leader in motion and control technologies, has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of the capital stock of HTR Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Hi- Tech Rubber, Inc., Inland Technologies, Inc., Ventrex, Inc. and Accusil, Inc. The acquired companies operate under their own names and under the trade names Hi-Tech Group, A.C. Hoffman Engineering and Infinity Plastics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. HTR Holding Corp. sales for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, on a consolidated basis, were approximately $93 million. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings within its first full year of operations and its sales will be reported as part of Parker's Industrial North America segment.

Parker Acquires Vansco Electronics; Expands Global Ability to Integrate Hydraulics with Electronics to Provide Total Systems Solutions (14254)
CLEVELAND, - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), a leader in motion and control technologies, has acquired Vansco Electronics, a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic controls, displays and terminals, communication and operator interfaces, and sensors. Vansco systems for mobile equipment, a primary Parker market, include key applications for agricultural, construction, material handling, bus, RV, and specialty truck equipment. Vansco facilities in Canada, the United States, Finland, Belgium, and the United Kingdom employ 1,005 people. In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2007, Vansco achieved sales of approximately $180 million. Approximately 83 percent of Vansco's sales are made in Parker's Industrial North America reporting segment. This acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in its first full year of operations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

PARKER FLUID CONTROL DIVISION INTRODUCES NEW CAR CARE VALVES (14172)
NEW BRITAIN, CT, Parker Fluid Control Division, manufacturers of the Skinner and Gold Ring lines of solenoid valves and the Sinclair Collins line of process control valves, now offers a new line of solenoid valves designed exclusively for the car wash industry. The Car Care Solenoid Valve line reliably meets the most demanding applications including presoak, soap dispensing, water purification, water softening, hot waxes, spot-free rinsing, blowers and driers, and high-pressure washes.

New Diesel Air Compressor Pumps Up The Power (14158)
Next Generation Power, a manufacturer of ultra-compact generators for marine, RV and industrial applications, now offers a heavy-duty Diesel Air Compressor. Originally only custom-built, the innovative compressor created such high demand that Next Gen now has developed a standard line.

Abanaki Corp. Purchases Aerodyne Development Corporation; Oil-Skimmer Maker Moves Into Solid-Material-Handling Market (14130)
CLEVELAND--Abanaki Corporation, manufacturer of industrial oil skimmers, has announced its purchase of Aerodyne Development Corporation, which manufactures dust collection systems equipment and solid-material-handling components.

Parker TFD Launches Universal Push-to-Connect Assembly (14124)
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Parker Hannifin’s Tube Fittings Division, in conjunction with the Hose Products Division and Parflex Division, has developed a Universal Push-to-Connect (UPTC) assembly that provides fast and efficient, leak-free connections for compact fluid power systems in industrial, mobile and construction equipment.

Toyota Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2007 (14106)
ERLANGER, Kentucky -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) has announced award-winning North American suppliers for 2007. The awards recognize those suppliers who exceeded the company's expectations in the following areas: Launch Performance, Technology, Supplier Diversity, Value Improvement and Quality.

Optimix Two-Component Metering System From Nordson Offers Simple Operation and Superior Precision (14099)
WESTLAKE, Ohio, -- The OptiMix(TM) Metering System from Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN), combines electronic metering technology with simple, touch-screen controls for an easy introduction to mixing of two-component materials. From Nordson's Industrial Coating Systems division, the system works with a wide range of coatings, viscosities and flow rates, provides real-time data download capability, and is available in two- and three-component configurations.

Tuthill Coupling Group Acquires Quick Seal Product Line (14087)
BEREA, Ohio — Tuthill Coupling Group, which manufactures Hansen and Coupleurs Gromelle quick connect couplings, has acquired the QUICK SEAL line of leak testing and pressure vessel testing equipment from Tuthill Pump Group. For over 40 years, QUICK SEAL has been an industry leader in providing leak test plugs and filling connectors that have been recognized for their superior quality.