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It recently came to the attention of Magswitch Technology that a new DVD called "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety", a Passion for Wood production featuring Canadian master craftsman, Hendrik Varju, features some of our products. We spoke to Varju about his inclusion of our products in his video production and it turns out that he has been favouring our featherboards ever since he discovered them at IWF 2006. Varju not only builds fine furniture and teaches his craft in his own workshop, but he is also a well known writer for magazines such as the very noteworthy "Fine Woodworking" magazine. We were thrilled to find out that Varju has been such a fan of our products and has been recommending them to his students since 2006. This is a DVD we highly recommend to our customers who need to learn more about how to set up and use their table saws to their full potential. To read more about Varju's videos, see http://www.passionforwood.com/dvds.htm. This is his second production following his first video called "Jointer and Planer Secrets". Ted Brooks
Magswitch Debuts the Magnetic on off Universal Featherboard with Home Depot December 1 2007. In partnership with Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. Magswitch developed a private label Ridgid Brand Double Sided Table Top Featherboard for workholding on many different woodworking machines. Home Depot will put the Magswitch Featherboard on the shelves in time for the 2007 holiday shopping season. This event marks Magswitch’s debut in the broad consumer market, noted Bill Fudale, President MTI
Magswitch debuted its line of Magnetic lifting products for the infrastructure kicking off its product line at the APWA show in San Antonio. The product range includes Magnetic Manhole lifters and Valve cover lifters. Several other Magswitch products used in lifting, locking and workholding are included in the line up as well, noted Dan Schwaninger, Magswitch’s category business manager in this market. Dan said Magswitch technology provides breakthroughs in ease of use, practical time savings benefit and injury relief for this market. Currently several new distributors are signed up across the North America. Bill Fudale, President MTI
It certainly wood appear so. Magswitch Technology, Inc President Bill Fudale & Senior Engineer Jim Michael have launched a range of woodworking tools at the International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair in Atlanta Georgia - to very enthusiastic response. "We had people four rows deep at the booth" said Mr. Michael. "We've had a number of folks say that the featherboards were the product of the show which is great to hear". MTI have launched a range of featherboard products - a tool that stops kickback of timber on table saws, router tables & jointers that are magnetically fastened to the table with the benefit of being easily turned 'off'. The featherboards are remarkably easy to use by putting the unit in the desired location, and twisting the two knobs to turn on the magswitches - no struggling to get it in the right spot or trying to use a miter slot. In addition to the featherboards, a range of clamping & workholding tools were released to a similar response. For more details contact Bill Fudale on 303 468 0662 or see www.magswitch.com.au and follow the link to the woodworking products. Bill Fudale, President MTI
Magswitch Technology Inc General Manager Nathan Williams is to return home to Australia mid 06 to begin development of the Australian Magswitch Sales organisation, continue international development activities and closely work with R&D in harnessing new technological developments for the parent company Magswitch Technology Worldwide. "It's been a phenomenal growth period for Magswitch - it's hard to imagine almost 2 and a half years are coming to a close" said Nathan Williams. "We've seen the development of the company from start-up manufacturing through our first sales & importantly, revenues. With the addition of folks like Bill Fudale, Jim Michael, and Tricia Wightman, MTI has its foundation set and is geared to move to the next level over the next 18months. In addition with Tim Foote & Tim O'Hayre at the helm on the operations side of the business, we're really ready to be able to supply on a larger scale and support the demand that is pushing back on us." Bill Fudale, President MTI
Franz Kocijan, R&D Director of Magswitch Technology Worldwide Pty Ltd & Nathan Williams of Magswitch Technology, Inc have visited with Massachussets Institute of Technology's Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratories (CSAIL) & Rus Robotics Laboraties team. "We've been supporting a couple of projects for a while now in using some of our smaller Magswitch units in self reconfiguring robotics. Given the talent and nature of MIT's staff & students, we're keen to continue our support. When the opportunity came to visit with the MIT Labs and workshop some of our newer technological advances with the group we worked hard to put the visit together" said Mr. Kocijan. It was very fulfilling in meeting Dr. Rus, & Dr. Kotay and their students and being able to spend a full day working both current projects and potential new applications" said Mr. Kocijan. Nathan Williams, General Manager
Magswitch Technology Worldwide (MSWW) CEO, Mr. David Morton & Magswitch Technology, Inc., Managing Director Mr. Tim Foote have announced Mr. Bill Fudale will take on the Presidency of Magswitch Technology, Inc (MST) effective immediately. “Bill has operated as our National Sales Manager since April last year and has proven his ability to lead the organization, develop strong relationships and identify new products. Bill came to Magswitch with a proven track record of growing profitable companies, and we see that continuing here. Bill is passionate for growth and developing new products, which is precisely the kind of leadership we need to put Magswitch Technology to work in the marketplace. With his broad skill set and high drive, we are confident Bill will take Magswitch to a whole new level” said Tim Foote. Mr Fudale accepted the position with these comments to the Magswitch team “I’m really excited about the future for Magswitch Technology and look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. With many new products now being released, and a long list of customer requests for product applications, it’s an exciting time for the entire Magswitch team.” Mr. Fudale’s transition into the presidency sees another significant step for Magswitch’s operational development. With a dual announcement of presidencies, Tim Foote moves from President of the United States Sales & Marketing division MST to President of the newly created operations, procurement and logistics company. Mr. Foote said of the move, “Magswitch has now entered a stage of rapid growth in new product development. We are simultaneously opening several new branches in foreign markets. Given this fast pace of growth and the challenges ahead, my focus will be to develop the infrastructure and build a strong team to meet these challenges.” Mr Foote will retain his responsibilities as Managing Director in MST. General Manager, Nathan Williams
Bill Fudale today announced that Magswitch Technology, Inc will be presenting a showcase of conceptual, new and soon to be released products. "We've a range of products from our concept next generation of welding clamps through to industrial automation products using pnuematic actuation as well as heavy lifting apparatus. National Manufacturing Week is a good forum for us to test market products, speak with industry captains and refine our product strategy moving into second quarter of 2006". Magswitch will have a good complement of staff on board at the NMW 2006 booth and hope to be able to coincide the show with R&D Director Franz Kocijan's impending visit. Nathan Williams, General Manager, Magswitch Technology, Inc.
It has been confirmed today that Franz Kocijan, R&D Director for Magswitch Technology, Inc's parent company Magswitch Technology Worldwide based in NSW, Australia will visit the USA during March of 2006. Mr. Kocijan will present a extensive training program to the US team in addition to visiting with key technology users including MIT in Boston. Nathan Williams, General Manager, Magswitch Technology, Inc.
Reports have begun coming in from dealers that Magswitch Ground Clamps are available in stores and are selling well. "We've had a couple of reports already that some dealers working in with the display program have sold out of their initial display stock. If this continues, we'll have confirmed our thoughts on the validity of the products, it's benefits to the welder and the strong demand we'd modelled" Said Mr. Fudale. General Manager, Nathan Williams
Magswitch Technology, Inc has seen its Welding Ground Clamp products launched at Fabtech 2005. "Seeing our ground clamps offered to the market commercially is very satisfying" said Bill Fudale, National Sales Manager. "This means a great deal to our teams in Australia, the USA & Korea". Magswitch Ground Clamps are available in 300amp & 600amp sizes and can be found in welding stores throughout the USA. For product enquiries, please contact Bill Fudale, National Sales Manager (USA) 303 468 0662. National Sales Manager, Bill Fudale
Magswitch Technology, inc announced that it has brought on board Jim Michael as in house engineering to spearhead application development for both joint development projects with OEM's and internal Magswitch branded products. "The technology is amazing" said Mr. Michael, "I can see it being used in industries all over, it's not often you get an opportunity to work with something so broad reaching". Nathan Williams, General Manager
Magswitch Technology Worldwide & Magswitch Technology, Inc Directors from Australia & USA meet in Colorado for the Innaugural Sales Conference during July of 2005. "Bringing our teams together for face to face time was a fundamental step in ensuring global cohesian" said Mr Tim Foote, President of Magswitch Technology, Inc. "We're embarking on almost a week of intensive review & planning sessions with our sales, administration, procurement & logistics teams to hone in on our programs for 2006. It's an important milestone for the company in bringing everyone together and setting our foundation". Nathan Williams, General Manager
RV industry veteran Bill Fudale Joins Colorado based Magswitch Technology Inc as the National Sales Manager. "I'm really looking forward to driving sales for Magswitch here in the US. It's such a great product platform to work with - so many applications & great utility" said Mr. Fudale Nathan Williams, General Manager
April 5th 2005 - Magswitch Technology is proud to launch an exciting new family of products designed specifically for the Welding and Metal Shop market. The Magswitch Welding Ground Clamp is the first in a line of Metal Shop products to be licenced for manufacture by Magswitch Technology. Magswitch Technology will be exhibiting at the American Welding Society 2005 Welding Show at the Dallas Convention Center - April 26th-28th. For further details contact Nathan Williams on 303 468 0662 Nathan Williams, General Manager, Magswitch Technology, Inc.
January 22nd 2005 - Magswitch Selected to present at ‘Worlds Best Technology Exhibition’ alongside technology entries from the US Navy, US Army, NASA, US Department of Transportation, and various Universities and Government Agencies. This prestigious event held in April, is supported by the Department of Defense, NASA, University of Texas, 3M, & Proctor & Gamble to name a few.
November 29th-Dec 2nd 2004 - Magswitch on Display at RVIA 2004 – Along with Carefree of Colorado, Magswitch was exhibited at the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association exhibition, the premier RV trade show attracting interest from major OEM’s and smaller niche builders alike.
October 25-27th 2004 - Magswitch on Display at IBEX 2004. Along with Powerwinch, Magswitch was showcased at the International Boatbuilders Exhibition in Miami Florida.
June/July 2004 - Magswitch Technology Worldwide CEO David Morton visits USA to finalise incorporation of Magswitch Technology Inc
July 2004 - Magswitch Technology Inc office opens in Littleton Colorado. This was the first stage of Magswitch’s international expansion program housing the US operations office. |