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Techniks Industries acquires Parlec Tooling Division
By Bill Esler
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INDIANAPOLIS -Techniks Industries, a provider of tooling for the metalworking and woodworking industries,will acquire the tooling division of Parlec, Inc., located in Fairport, NY. Parlec, founded 70 years ago, will retain its Presetter business under the “Omega” brand.
 
Parlec’s portfolio comprises more than 8,000 individual products - 98 percent of them manufactured in the U.S. at its Fairport, New York world headquarters. Parlec has more than 30 patented processes and technologies.
 
Techniks says the acquisition expands its product offerings of aftermarket machine tool accessories and enhances its manufacturing and distribution capabilities to distributors and OEMs in North America. Techniks will continue selling Parlec-branded products and offering manufacturing quality and product development out of its Fairport location for Parlec customers.
 
"I’m excited to see Parlec and Techniks become partners, as we share the vision to become the premier provider of aftermarket tooling solutions through high quality products, engineering and technical expertise, and customer service,” says Mike Nuccitelli, President and CEO of Parlec.
 
Vernon Cameron, who was named President and CEO of Techniks Industries last month, said, “With the addition of Parlec’s complimentary portfolio of innovative products, engineering capability, and unparalleled service, Techniks Industries will continue to provide superior machine tooling products, performance and value for all our customers. We are excited to welcome the Parlec team to Techniks and look forward to the next phase of growth.”
 
Techniks Industries tooling companies brands include Techniks, Inc., NAP Gladu, Riverside Tool, and RKO Saw. Techniks, Inc. is a provider of high-quality toolholding, cutting tools, and magnetic workholding solutions sold through industrial distributors. NAP Gladu is one of North America’s largest manufacturers and service providers of diamond and carbide cutting tools with 13 locations in the United States and Canada. Riverside Tool and RKO Saw are leading manufacturers of PCD and carbide tipped saw blades and cutter heads sold through industrial distributors and OEM relationships. www.techniksindustries.com  
 
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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

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