The 2013 China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT), sponsored and organized by China Machine Tool & Tool Builders’ Association (CMTBA), took place from 22nd to 27th April in Beijing, China. It is the largest and most influential machine tool show in China, and is recognized as one of the four largest international machine tool shows in the world.  More than 1200 exhibitors took part in the 13th CIMT which welcomed more than 265,600 visitors from manufacturing industries.

CTG displayed the new LeanJet RB-2 Gen 3 Aqueous Immersion Cleaning System,  AgiSonic Ultrasonic Parts Washer and the Grease Monkey GMC 1818 multiSONIKT2 generator, featuring Blackstone~NEY Ultrasonics’ patented dual sweep technology, can operate at frequencies of 40, 80, 120, 140, 170, 220 and 270 kHz.

Thank you to all who visited the CTG booth at CIMT 2013, and we look forward to working with you on your parts cleaning needs. Visit our Facebook page to view more photos.

Cleaning Technologies Group is pleased to announce that Mr. Liu Hong (Hunter) has join CTG Asia as Engineering Manager.

Mr. Liu has nearly 10 years working experience in the parts cleaning industry as mechanical engineer, engineering manager, BU manager, and new market business development manager for two known washing machine companies from Europe.

CleanVeyor Ultrasonic parts washer utilizes a combination of spray, immersion, and ultrasonic cleaning technologies and has proven successful in achieving Six Sigma consistency in a number of applications requiring high production outputs and tight cleanliness levels. Parts with complex and internal geometries that need final cleaning prior to assembly are ideal candidates. This cleaning process has proven to significantly reduce or eliminate warranty related failures that would be attributed to inadequate part cleaning. The CleanVeyor is modular so that more stages can be added as needed.

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The Parts Cleaning Expo (PCx) and the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS)  is a Co-Locating Event that promotes the latest advances in cleaning equipment, chemicals and services, alongside machine tool builders, cutting tool companies, and software vendors that was held April 16 – 18. CTG displayed the PROHT Sonic Tank with Ultrasonic Technology in the booth and our sales team met with many visitors to discuss our complete product line and cleaning solutions that we can provide.

We sincerely thank you for visiting us at the PCx show, and look forward to helping you to find the right cleaning solutions for your applications.

CTG would like to congratulate five employees who celebrated anniversaries. There is no substitute for the dedication and enthusiasm of our employees, and we greatly appreciate their many years of service to the company. Congratulations to Jim Prall with 35 years of service, Judy Hoffman Creech, Rob Crowe, Tom Keith with 20 years of service and Gary Shivley with 15 years of service.  Thank you for your years of service and contributions you have made to the CTG family.

Jim Prall, Judy Hoffman Creech, Gary Shivley,Rob Crowe, Tom Keith

IMTEX 2013 is the largest manufacturing show in India. This year, the IMTEX show had 984 exhibitors consuming 30,822 sqm of exhibit space and over 84,000 visitors attend the seven day event in Bangalore. CTG displayed the New Gen 3 LeanJet RB-2 Aqueous Immersion Cleaning System, LeanJet RB-Hydrocarbon Cleaning System and the PROHT Sonic Tank with Ultrasonic Technology.

We sincerely thank you for visiting the CTG Booth, and look forward to helping you to find the right cleaning solutions for your applications.

Carl Stroh has joined Cleaning Technologies Group, LLC as the Director of Engineering, effective January 2013.  Carl’s position will be responsible for overseeing and directing our Engineering department at Ransohoff, while supporting the CTG engineering teams at Blackstone–NEY Ultrasonics  in Jamestown, NY and Cleaning Technologies Group Asia in Suzhou, China.

Carl has held several senior level positions with capital equipment suppliers over his career with significant experience in paper, plastic, robotics, machine tool and the packaging industries. Carl has project management and operations experience in both the domestic and international arenas.

“I’m confident that with Carl’s engineering experience, leadership skills and capital equipment knowledge he will help strengthen and lead our engineering team to be the best in class at engineering and manufacturing world class industrial parts cleaning equipment,” said  Reuben Chasteen, Chief Operation Officer,  Ransohoff.

Carl is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

CTG Asia is currently moving into a new State-of-the-Art facility in Suzhou, China.   The new building will include a 350 square meter Testing  Lab,  were customers will have the opportunity to send their parts for cleanliness testing and Millipore validation.  The new building will have 1500 square meters of production and warehouse space that will allow for production of larger cleaning systems.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the Grand Opening in 2013.