Polymet Corporation, a world-class manufacturer of high performance wire for hardfacing, welding and thermal spray, is pleased to welcome Tim Barnhart as a new Research and Development Engineer. Tim will be responsible for the R&D activities primarily on Polymet’s cored wire mills. He will also be involved with strategic project planning and execution for R&D.
Tim was formerly with STOODY Company, a producer of welding wires and electrodes for wear and corrosion. He excelled as a Product Development Engineer, patenting an abrasion and corrosion resistant alloy for hardfacing/cladding applications. With his extensive involvement in the hardfacing industry and a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from Virginia Tech, Tim has an extremely strong metallurgical and engineering background that is evident in his success.
“We are truly excited to have Tim join our great team,” says Ed Goldman, Technology Manager at Polymet. “There is no doubt that Tim will make an immediate impact in our engineering processes and contribute in research endeavors. We are grateful to have a young, creative mind working in Polymet’s R&D department”
Tim, welcome to Polymet!
Happy (belated) April Fools’ Day! Let’s jump right into this month’s HCWHB:
If you haven’t heard, Polymet is now offering thermal spray powder. We are focusing on agglomerated and sintered tungsten carbides for HVOF systems, such as TAFA Praxair’s JP-5000 and Sulzer Metco’s Diamond Jet.
The evening will begin with networking at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30, and will conclude with the presentation at 7:30 pm.
Polymet Corporation, a leading manufacturer of thermal spray and welding wire, is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer for our growing product line. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing cored welding wire products.
American Airlines and US Airways announced that the board of directors of both companies approved a merger agreement in which the two airlines will combine to create one premier, global carrier. The combined airline will operate under the American Airlines name. The equity of the merger has a value of approximately $11 billion.
Airbus and Boeing will contribute to the new aircraft with the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A330. There will be more than 6,700 daily flights to 336 destinations in 56 countries.
