(800) 645-2384(Click here for a printer-friendly version of this bulletin) In August 2009, a new deck height dimension was specified for CAT 3500B model engines (Ref. CAT SIS #SEBF8157). This specification calls for a higher deck height meaning the same cylinder blocks that once passed inspection are now out of spec due to low deck height…. [continue reading]
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The Seattle Times‘ Bruce Ramsey offers up a thoughtful piece on the revival of “Industrial Arts” classes in high school as demand for ‘Green Tech’ grows. B&G Machine gets a nod for its good wages and job security even in the current economic cycle. From the article: “There’s a mindset that these are dirty jobs,”… [continue reading]
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The Puget Sound Business Journal’s The Insider column has coverage on the strong demand for B&G’s diesel rebuild business. From the article: B & G Machine Inc. has fared better than many manufacturers during the recession, maintaining a steady work force of about 50 when others are downsizing. The South Seattle company rebuilds diesel engines… [continue reading]
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The AERA’s Engine Professional Magazine admonishes readers not to fear the sky is falling under the current economic climate. B&G Machine is held out as an example of an organization who, thanks to good planning and leadership, is weathering the storm just fine. From the article: B&G Machine of Seattle, Washington is owned by John… [continue reading]
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The Fall issue of Seattle University Magazine includes an insightful interview with B&G Machine’s Johnny Bianchi and his drive to keep good paying blue collar jobs in Seattle. From the article: I won’t easily forget that withoutthose who are willing to get dirty, get in early or stick around until late, the job would not… [continue reading]
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KCTS Seattle’s About The Money program recently covered Seattle’s manufacturing boom. Featured in the segment B&G Machine and our own Johnny Bianchi. From KCTS’ website: Forget what you’ve heard about the rust belt and sunset industries. Washington State is experiencing a manufacturing boom. We’ll find out what it means to the state economy and the… [continue reading]
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Engine Builder Magazine has an article this month on the highly specialized field of industrial diesel builds. Written by the publication’s managing editor, Brendan Baker, B&G Machine is prominently featured as a leader in the market. From the article: When it comes to the various rebuilding markets, almost nothing is as specialized as industrial diesel… [continue reading]
Categories: In The News | Tags: B&G, Caterpillar, Cummins, engine builder, industrial diesel build
The Puget Sound Business Journal reports that the Canadian oil boom is benefiting Washington State, and B&G is among the area firms to reap the windfall. From the article: The boom has already hit B&G Machine Inc. On Wednesday morning, a lathe at its Duwamish factory was milling a 6-ton crankshaft that will be used… [continue reading]
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