Thank you to Tornos for being the prime sponsor of this newsletter!
  
At the end of March, Tornos Technologies had the honor of hosting the SABC’s annual meeting. A presentation done by Naiane Nunes (General Manager), Gonzalo Serrano (Senior Applications Engineer), and Tornos Technologies team was given along with a tour of our facility ending with a dinner and small talk. We hope the SABC enjoyed learning about Tornos and Tornos machines. We’d like to give the members of the SABC a big thank you for being wonderful guests and any feedback, comments, and questions, please feel free to email us. info-us@tornos.com
Maximize your productivity: The machine's base was designed for just that purpose. This fully modular machining area can accommodate any type of tool holder, drilling, milling, thread whirling or even gear hobbing are just a few examples of the Swiss DT's incredible flexibility. The Swiss-type lathe is available in four diameters: 13, 26, 32, and 38. It is the most Versatile Swiss-type Lathe thanks to its plug-and-play B axis and its ability to work with or without guide bush. Benefit from the best price/performance ratio available on the market and out perform your competition. Invest in solutions developed by the inventors of Swiss-type lathe. Please visit our website for more information.
Tornos, a pioneer in the production of Swiss-type automatic lathes and multi-spindle machines, started in 1880 and marked the beginning of Swiss-type lathe technology. Backed by a 100-year legacy of expertise, attentiveness to detail, innovation, and reliability, Tornos offers unique solutions to customer challenges and applications in a wide range of market segments, such as, Automotive, Medical, Micromechanics, and Electronics. Tornos has a global presence including two strategic locations in the US - TTUS headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois, and the Northeast US facility in Brookfield, Connecticut. Tornos Technologies US offers technical expertise, training, maintenance and more to ensure continuous machining and peak productivity on our world-class equipment.
Contact & Follow Us:
Tornos Technologies US Corp.
200 E Howard Ave, Ste. 220
Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA
P: 630.812.2040. | F: 630.812.2039
E: info-us@tornos.com | W: www.tornos.com/us
TORNOS - We keep you turning
     
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The 2022 SABC Annual Members Meeting
The 2022 SABC Annual Members Meeting and SABC Innovation Initiative Event at Tornos Technologies Inc. was a memorable event. We learned more about Tornos innovative products during a fascinating tour of their facility. For more pictures of the event, please visit SABC's photo gallery.
 
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 Upcoming SABC Event
Save the Date for the Swiss National Day Reception on August 4, 2022
From 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Mid-America Club
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 SABC Swiss Innovation Highlights 2021
For the past 4 years, the Swiss American Business Council in Chicago has presented the SABC Swiss Innovation Awards to small and medium sized business for demonstrated innovation in their respective industry. It is our great pleasure to highlight some of these great Swiss innovations from 2021. We recognize Swiss-affiliated manufacturers and service providers in the US Midwest that have made special efforts with products or services that meet an unmet need and provide direct benefits to society, including the US Midwest.
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 The Chicago-Lucerne Sister City invites you to join the Atelier Chicago’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, May 13th at the Chicago Cultural Center!
This free public exhibition and reception will feature juried Lucerne artists in collaboration with Chicago artists presenting projects conceptualized to create interdisciplinary, overarching artistic collaborations. This 20th Anniversary exhibition presentation will be replicated in the City of Lucerne, hosted by the Chicago-Lucerne Sister City Partnership, in September 2022.
Link to the main event and raffle tickets:
Raffle Prizes include:
• 2-night stay at the Chalet Landaus in New Glarus, WI
• Coby White signed Chicago Bulls jersey with certificate of authenticity.
• Jonathan Toews Chicago Blackhawks jersey.
• Chicago Fire Water Tower Primary Kit: Xherdan Shaqiri replica jersey. |
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 Hop Swiss Beer Launch - 150 years of Swiss Benevolent Society in Chicago and the Midwest
In response to The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Swiss in Chicago under the leadership of Consul General Heinrich Enderis established the Swiss Benevolent Society of Chicago (Schweizerische Wohltätigkeitsgesellschaft).
The Swiss Benevolent Society invites the broader Swiss-American community and friends to join us at our 150th Anniversary celebration on
Sunday, May 1st, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at Great Central Brewing Company, 221 N. Wood Street, Chicago, Illinois
At the event, the Swiss Benevolent Society will launch their own brew Hop Swiss in commemoration of the establishment of the first commercial brewery in Chicago. The brewery was founded by Swiss Andrew Sulzer and German William Hass in 1833 the same year Chicago was incorporated as a town with a population of 300.
 The fee for registration is $25 and registration is open until April 22, 2022 and can be completed online.
Please join us at our Jubilee Celebration! If you have questions, please contact ursula.furrer@gmail.com
Registration at SBS Chicago website: https://sbschicago.org
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  Join the German International School Chicago (GISC) for an evening in the world of James Bond at our 2022 Gala, From GISC With Love.
The event will take place at the Ravenswood Event Center on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 6:00pm. This will be our first community-wide, in-person event since our last Gala in March 2019. All proceeds raised at the 2022 Gala will support our school as we move forward on an ambitious journey of growth and transformation. More information
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German Internation al School Chicago's mission is to help our students – fluent in German and English – become creative, responsible global citizens capable of studying, living, and thriving anywhere in the world. With that in mind, we are proud to announce that our students now have more ways to complete the German Bilingual IB Diploma! Thanks to our partnership with the Lycée Français de Chicago, GISC students enrolled in high school at the LFC can graduate with this special diploma, which is recognized as an entrance qualification for German universities! Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is now open, and you can apply by visiting our Admissions page here. You can also learn more about our international, bilingual school by registering for an Open House or scheduling a personal tour of GISC today!
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United States Continues to Escalate Sanctions Against Russia
On Feb. 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control designated President Vladimir Putin, along with several members of his cabinet and inner circle, to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List in a third wave of sanctions measures in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. is one of many countries, including Switzerland, that have imposed sanctions on Russian individuals, companies, and financial institutions.
A GT Alert with more information on this development is available here: https://bit.ly/GTSanctions. Greenberg Traurig has provided numerous updates on sanctions across jurisdictions as they have been announced and they can be found here: http://bit.ly/3Kf5Et8.Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with approximately 2,400 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in 42 commercial and government centers in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Greenberg Traurig provides integrated, business-focused legal services for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to innovative start-ups.
If you have questions about sanctions or Greenberg Traurig’s capabilities, contact SABC board member, Will Turner. Will has more than 25 years of experience advising domestic and international companies in a wide range of industries on U.S. commercial and transactional matters.
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Lamprecht and American Lamprecht Adding Resources to Address Growth in Swiss-US Trade
In response to increased demand for our services, American Lamprecht is adding a dedicated sales and service division to the Swiss-US trade lane.
"There is a significant uptick in demand, and we have responded with increased capabilities to offer more services. We have developed a new team to provide service and assist with new inquiries," said Gary Warneke, CEO of American Lamprecht.
Furthermore, Lamprecht, the parent corporation of American Lamprecht, is devoting additional resources to streamlining Swiss-US trade services. "The trade lane efficiency achieved by American Lamprecht in conjunction with our parent Lamprecht is unparalleled and cannot be matched by competitors. We will continue to make the investment necessary to outperform the market for Swiss-US trade services," said Patrick Imhof, COO of American Lamprecht and Liaison with Lamprecht.
"Having our COO located in the home office in Basel allows for better communication and collaboration as we continue to strengthen our position in the Swiss trade lane. Our updated services such as domestic warehousing in the United States, pick and pack for machinery parts service, and final mile delivery are providing levels of service that can't be matched," said Martin Kaegi, Chicago branch manager.
Lamprecht and American Lamprecht, with 8 locations in Switzerland and 9 locations in the United States, have the resources, services, and expertise to deliver freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain logistics solutions for the Swiss-US trade.
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 Solar Panel Installation at Rollomatic and Strausak
As Winter transitions into Spring and Summer is not far off, Rollomatic and Strausak would like to spotlight the solar installation that was installed on the roof of the Mundelein building in 2017. Payback was quoted in 5 to 7 years and since the installation, we have seen a formidable reduction in our electricity bill. Unused electricity is sold back to the grid.
Solar power is pollution-free and causes no greenhouse gases to be emitted after installation. It provides reduced dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels. The system produces renewable clean power that is available every day of the year, even cloudy days deliver some power.
These are some key details of the installation:
• Total 660 panels of 300 Watt each
• Total capacity 198 kW
• Yearly production 240 MW/h
• 6 inverters installed indoors
• Tilting angle of panels 15 degrees
• Panels are facing directly South
• Panels are installed in arrays and held down by ballasts
• 30% federal tax credit
• Illinois net metering including SREC’s (solar renewable energy credit)
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 Rollomatic, Strausak, and Platit will be holding a Lunch & Learn event in Anaheim, CA on Tuesday April 19th, 2022.
Guest speakers will include company representatives from Platit, St. Gobain/Norton, Hyperion, and Neal Schaffer of . Neal will be presenting a keynote address on best practices on social media. At the event, the Rollomatic Group will present their latest technologies in laser cutting, peel grinding, hydrostatic grinding, hybrid grinding, new Strausak modular 5-axis grinder and much more. An introduction to the new Rollomatic Learning Center will also be highlighted. This is a perfect learning and networking experience for all West Coast tool grinding companies and anyone involved in working with ultra-hard materials.
For more information or to register, simply email solutions@rollomaticusa.com. Be sure to the date and we look forward to seeing you in sunny Southern California!
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Rödl & Partner - SALES & USE TAX TALK on June 21, 2022:
Businesses worldwide have been overwhelmed with U.S. sales tax exposure after the Wayfair U.S. Supreme Court case in 2018. The purpose of this quarterly webinar series is to sift through all the overwhelming noise coming from 45 states with sales tax and provide an update on the most important and pressing matters for businesses to focus in the current quarter. Rödl & Partner’s webinar on Tuesday, June 21st will summarize the important changes impacting 2022 sales tax obligations for most businesses. Sales tax experts will provide “Tales from the Field” – real life stories of how states are changing their administrative procedures, what obligations do marketplace facilitators have and sale of software vs. services. The biggest take away: how can you prepare to minimize your tax burdens. Please visit this link to register.
UPDATES: Be always up to date on new tax and accounting developments! Please visit this link or follow us on LinkedIn to find useful articles and information, updated daily.
As an integrated professional services firm, Rödl & Partner is active at 106 wholly owned locations in 48 countries. Rödl & Partner USA has specifically tailored our accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services to the unique needs of your foreign owned business in the USA. For more than 45 years our core practice has been serving the accounting and tax needs of primarily German speaking and other foreign owned “Mittelstand” companies operating in the U.S.
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PERIPHERAL VISION
For machine tool peripherals, it’s LNS, then all the rest.
Peripherals, by definition, are an outer boundary. But at LNS, that boundary is where we put our focus. Because here’s the secret—with LNS peripherals on their side, our customers are able to turn their attention to what they do best: making chips and making money. That’s why we do what we do.
Five product categories and industry-best expertise means no company on earth can match the passion and vision we have for machine tool peripherals.
We design, build, and stand behind every high-pressure coolant system, bar feeder, chip conveyor, steady rest system and mist collector we sell – we know every model inside and out, we stock replacement parts, and local support is just a phone call away
LNS offers 14 different bar feeders for fixed or sliding headstock machines that accommodate bar diameters from 0.8 mm to 120 mm, many with automatic or no-tool-required quick changeovers
LNS ChipBLASTER high pressure coolant systems provide precise high-pressure force to allow cutting tools to operate at higher speeds and reduce tool wear
eConnect Ethernet communications system that enables data exchange between CNC machine controls and peripherals to reduce material waste and speed production
LNS Turbo chip conveyors handle all chip and material types – models include magnetic and self-cleaning models that filter out 500, 250 or even 50-micron particles
All models of LNS Fox mist collectors exceed OSHA and NIOSH requirements, eliminating oil/coolant mist, smoke and other fine aerosols and particulates
Steady-rest based workholding systems are custom designed and built to address each specific machining application
To learn more visit: www.LNS-northamerica.com
P: 513-528-5674
E: allproducts-sales@LNS-northamerica.com
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EROWA Technology, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a full service supplier of palletization and automation systems for the North American manufacturing market. Our goal is to provide complete turnkey solutions for precision parts handling through most any group of manufacturing processes (from one type of machine to the next). We are capable of providing a simple manual palletization system or a fully integrated, custom designed workholding and automation system to meet the current needs and expectations of our customers.
In the market segments of precision mechanics, tool- and mold-making, as well as chip-cutting production, we offer concepts and products that provide customers with considerable optimization possibilities throughout the whole range of machining processes. Primarily, we achieve this through comprehensive knowledge of the application of our products, through individual and customized consultation, and through the use of our Flexible Manufacturing Concept (FMC), which cover the following four areas:
- Standardization (tooling system, tooling technology)
- Organization (setting-up, presetting and measuring technologies)
- Automation (loading/unloading technologies)
- Integration (process sequence, process control and planning technologies)
EROWA Technology, Inc.
2535 S. Clearbrook Dr.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
www.erowa.com
info.usa@erowa.com
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