Jones & Shipman acquired by L. Kellenberger + Co. AG

J&S47 10 May 2010

April 7th 2010, 17.30 hours GMT the assets of Jones & Shipman were acquired by L. Kellenberger & Co. AG which is part of the Hardinge group.

PTG ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL SALE OF SUBSIDIARY BUSINESSES INCLUDING HOLROYD PRECISION LTD, PTG HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD AND PRECISION COMPONENTS LTD

J&S45 18 March 2010

The board of PTG announces the proposed sale, subject to Chinese government approval, of a number of its subsidiary businesses to Chongqing Machinery and Electric (CQME) a large Chinese industrial group listed on the Hong Kong Stock exchange.

PTG Wins Order for 5-Axis Edgetek SAM Machine From US Manufacturer of Aerospace & Gas Turbine Components

J&S07 05 February 2010

Precision Technologies Group (PTG) has won an order from Therm Incorporated, a leading USA aerospace contractor, for one of its Edgetek 5-axis super abrasive machines (SAM).

First of Jones & Shipman’s next generation CNC cylindrical grinders goes to leading French precision component manufacturer.

J&S35 11 December 2009

The first order for a new UltraGrind CNC cylindrical grinding machine from Jones & Shipman has been despatched to its new owner, a leading precision component manufacturer based in France. The machine features a brand new modular wheelhead design and multiple wheel spindles, allowing the high precision mould and mechanical component manufacturer to perform both internal and external grinding operations to extremely fine tolerances, in one grinding cycle.

More power and flexibility from new J&S CNC grinder

J&S27 30 November 2009

The next generation UltraGrind CNC cylindrical grinding machine has been launched by Jones & Shipman. The new machine featuring a brand new modular wheelhead design not only offers multiple wheel spindles configured to suit customer requirements, but also provides more power, more accuracy and increased component weight handling.

Launch of ‘PTG Heavy Industries’ expands portfolio for machine tool and technology group.

J&S32USA 16 October 2009

World demand for large specialist machine tools and a recession driven wave of remanufacture business has amply justified the decision by Precision Technologies Group (PTG) to purchase its large machine business in 2008.

Cylindrical grinding ‘goes large’ at J&S with Doimak deal

J&S31 14 September 2009

Jones and Shipman has extended its ability to provide total precision grinding solutions to all sectors of industry, with its appointment as exclusive distributor, in the UK, Ireland, France, Switzerland and Belgium, for the market-leading Doimak range of CNC-controlled medium and large cylindrical grinding machines, ball screw and nut grinders, thread grinders, gear grinders and hob sharpening machines.

Mike Excell – Editor of MWP magazine previews new J&S UltraGrind

J&S34 07 August 2009

30th June 2009 – Leicester, UK. Respected UK machine tool industry commentator and Editor of Metal Working Production magazine, Mike Excell enjoys a preview of the new J&S UltraGrind machine - in production at the company’s Leicester manufacturing centre. Mike talks to Alan Fisher, Engineering Manager at Jones & Shipman.

Precision Technologies Group Expands Activities In Key German Market With Establishment Of PTG Deutschland

J&S33 07 August 2009

The Precision Technologies Group (PTG) has expanded its focus on the key German markets for its precision components, machine tool products, and consultancy services, with the establishment, on 3rd August 2009, of a new division, PTG Deutschland.

Launch of ‘PTG Heavy Industries’ expands portfolio for UK machine tool and technology group

J&S32 07 August 2009

World demand for large specialist machine tools and a recession driven wave of remanufacture business has amply justified the decision by Precision Technologies Group (PTG) to purchase its large machine business in 2008. The new expanded operation has now been launched as PTG Heavy Industries, and is providing strong growth prospects and a healthy order book in a business climate where industries that traditionally rely on new smaller machine tools such the automotive sector are still under pressure.