Acme Industrial Co., Carpentersville, Ill., a subsidiary of Jergens Inc., promoted George Margelos to general manager. Margelos had previously been Acme’s Plant Manager since joining the company in 1996. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, a BA from DePaul University and is a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker.
“George is very much in tune with Acme’s customer-driven culture,” said John Evans, president of Acme Industrial. “He led our push to ISO 9001 and AS9100C certification and is fully oriented to the customer service and quality standards that guide the company. We are very pleased to have him help lead us to even greater levels of customer satisfaction.”
Acme Industrial Company is a major manufacturer of keylocking threaded inserts for industrial and military use (MS/NAS style inserts). The company also makes keylocking studs (MS51833 and MS51834), Swage- Sert® Thinwall Threaded Inserts (M45932/1) and drill bushing products. Founded in 1914, Acme’s products are specified throughout all industries, including aerospace and military applications.
Related Glossary Terms
- bushing
bushing
Cylindrical sleeve, typically made from high-grade tool steel, inserted into a jig fixture to guide cutting tools. There are three main types: renewable, used in liners that in turn are installed in the jig; press-fit, installed directly in the jig for short production runs; and liner (or master), installed permanently in a jig to receive renewable bushing.
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