Federal Signal Expands Guzzler, Vactor Facilities

Federal Signal’s Environmental Solutions Group is adding 60,000 square feet to its 175,000-square-foot Guzzler and Vactor manufacturing facilities in Streator, Ill. The $7 million expansion will include relocation of the assembly, weld and paint departments for both the Guzzler and Vactor lines, as well as installation of new equipment and a larger parking area. The project is scheduled for completion by the middle of 2009.

Infiltrator Installs ENGEL Injection Molding Machine

Infiltrator Systems Inc. has installed the first of two ENGEL duo 45050/4400 robotic injection molding machines at its Winchester, Ky., manufacturing plant. The new machines will enable Infiltrator to greatly increase its manufacturing capacity, replacing the production output of three older platen presses. The duo line includes 10 machine sizes, all with high-speed cylinders to help reduce cycle time. The company also operates several other ENGEL duo machines at its Kentucky and Utah facilities, including 720 ton, 1,250 ton and 1,900 ton units.