NIFS Show: NOVEMBER 2010 Magni will exhibit in Booth #944 at the NIFS, in Las Vegas November 8-10, 2010. The National Industrial Fastener Show will be in the same Mandalay Bay Conference Center hall this year, but in Shoreline B of Level Two. Jim and Matt will share details about protecting metal products with Magni's Engineered Chrome-Free Coatings. Jim, our Industrial Coatings Sales Engineer and Matt, our US-based China Account Manager will offer sample products, data specification sheets, presentations-to-go and promotional goodies.

Magni India & SprayTek Websites July 13, 2010 We are pleased to annouce the introduction of Magni India's new website and SprayTek’s newly updated and redesigned site. Both sites, SprayTekInc.com and MagniIndia.com, provide detailed information, ease of navigation and uniformity with Magni’s other developed websites. Marvin is SprayTek's General Manager and Passi is VP of Sales and Technical Service for Magni India.

Magni FTI Ad AUGUST 2010 Magni will appear in the August issue of Fastener Technology Int'l Magazine.We'll be in the coatings spotlight, the advertisers index and have a display ad. For any fastener questions, contact Jim, our Sales Engineer, Industrial Markets.

Magni India: MAY 2010 As part of the Globalization of the Magni Group Inc. we are proud to announce the hiring of Kamlesh Chander Passi as Vice-President of Sales and Technical Services for Magni India. KC Passi brings an extensive resume of over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, product development, marketing and sales in the fields of fasteners, sheet metal parts, tooling and fixtures. He will support our current Magni programs and work to expand our applicator base in India. Located in Faridabad, Haryana, Passi can be reached by phone +91 9999355118 or by email.

SUR/FIN Show: JUNE 2010 Magni exhibited in Booth #126 at the NASF SUR/FIN, in Michigan. Show dates were June 14-17. The NAFS SUR/FIN Show was in the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Jim our Industrial Coatings Sales Engineer spoke at the Wed AM workshop about Magni's Engineered Chrome-Free Coatings.

Guangzhou Olier Expands FEBRUARY 2010 Olier Technology Co Ltd, Magni’s Guangzhou, China-based metal finishing company, has moved to a new factory. Olier’s new facility is located in the Yu Wo Tou Industry Park in the Pan Yu Area of Guangzhou City. The new facility is approximately 26,000 sq. ft. in size, with room to expand as needed. Olier has doubled its finishing capacity to 500 tons/month by adding new semi-automatic dip/spin equipment. Olier also has the capability to spray apply Magni coatings to parts that are too large for a dip/spin process. Olier is well positioned to grow as demand for corrosion protective coatings grows in the South China region. Please contact Matt Herbster, Magni’s US-based China Account Manager or Jason Ho, President of Magni China for more information.

Nakata Licensee JANUARY 2010 Nakata Coating Co., Ltd. of Yokohama, Japan, entered into a license agreement with Magni Japan and will start using Magni coatings this spring. Using Magni’s surface treatment with its superior corrosion resistance, Nakata will reduce costs to half the cost of their current system. Nakata will adopt a Dip-spin system and kick-off the new line in February. Nakata coats fasteners for automotive application and will consider Magni coatings for the construction industry as well. Nakata forecasts further demand for cost reduction of automotive components.

SFChina Show NOVEMBER 18-20 2009 Magni China exhibited at the SFChina Show in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Magni was listed in the directory (under M) as Suzhou Magni Coating Technology Co., Ltd. Contact Jason Ho, President of Magni China.

M-Tech Show JUNE 2009 Magni exhibited at the M-Tech Show, in Tokyo, Japan at Big Sight Expo Center, June 24-26, 2009. Hase shared details about protecting metal products with our Engineered Chrome-Free Coatings. Magni offered sample products, data specification sheets, presentations-to-go and other promotional goodies.

Magni Japan Website FEBRUARY 23, 2009 Magni Japan’s new site provides detailed information, in Japanese, about Magni’s protective coatings, while offering ease of navigation and uniformity with Magni’s other developed websites. Magnijapan.com is our 12th addition to our family of Magni websites. Hase is Magni Japan’s Managing Director.

Magni in Ford Escape Hybrid NOVEMBER 6, 2008 Our own Magni Industries' VP of R&D Pete, is a proud new owner of a Ford Escape Hybrid; He reports his first, eco-conscience 2,000 miles to be issue-free. Magni supplies coatings to the 2007 Escape Hybrid: Magni 336 Gas Tank Coatings, Magni 540 Side Door Striker Coatings, Magni 565 Side Door Latch & Hood Latch Coatings and Wheel Bolt Coatings. Magni 511, 560 & 565 Coatings are also on the Escape's nuts, bolts and stampings.

Magni FTI Ad DECEMBER 11, 2008 Magni appears in the December/January issue of Fastener Technology Int'l Magazine.We're in the coatings spotlight, the advertisers index and have an ad. See the digital copy of FTI Magazine and find Magni on page 51, 87 & 94. For any fastener questions, contact Jim, our Sales Engineer, Industrial Markets.

 

REACH Legislation 2008 Magni is complying with the regulatory requirements stipulated under this new chemical management system which entered into force June of 2007. We are expanding our capacity to produce Magni products within the European Union by establishing an “Only Representative”. Click here for more on REACH or view a brochure.

NFDA Member NOVEMBER 2008 Magni is now a proud member of the National Fastener Distributors Association NFDA. Established in 1968, NFDA has been a leader in the fastener industry for 35 years providing a strong voice for programs that benefit its members and the fastener industry.

Magni Donates DECEMBER 17, 2008 Magni donated new toys and gift cards to the Snow Piles charity at Children's Hospital in Detroit, MI. The organizers collect all of the toys and put them into four big “Snow Piles” sorted by age. The parents select a gift and give it to their child who's hospitalized during the holidays. Please donate or view the wish list.

SFChina Show NOVEMBER 26-28 2008 Magni was at the SFChina Show in the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Pazhou Center in Guangzhou. Magni,was listed in the directory as Suzhou Magni Coating Technology Co., Ltd. Contact Jason Ho, President of Magni China.

Auto Delegation NOVEMBER 7, 2008 Matt Herbster Magni's US-based Account Manager for China and SE Asia, presented at the Automotive Delegation from Chengdu, China. The forum represented an 18-company trade mission from China. The event, held at Automation Alley in Troy, MI was sponsored by the US Commercial Service.

Magni in Mazda6 OCTOBER 6, 2008 Automotive News Supplier Cutaway—Magni Group Inc. supplies coatings to the 2009 Mazda6: Magni 336 Fuel Tank Coatings.

NIFS Show: NOVEMBER 2008 Magni exhibited in Booth #1836 at the NIFS, in Las Vegas November 3-4, 2008. Jim, Matt and Bob were at Mandalay Bay Conference Center and shared details about protecting metal products with our Engineered Chrome-Free Coatings. The National Industrial Fastener Show was in the same Mandalay Bay Conference Center but in a different hall this year: "2nd Floor in Shoreline A". Magni offered sample products, data specification sheets, presentations-to-go and our swell annual promotional calendar.

Brake Show: OCTOBER 2008 Magni exhibited at the Brake Show in San Antonio, Texas, on October 13-14, 2008. Ed Koneczny and Steve Davies represented Magni and our brake coatings. Please contact Ed or Steve for Magni engineering coating details via email or call 248-647-4500.

Magni Dream Cruise Party AUGUST 2008 Magni's Dream Cruise Party on Woodward was another wonderful success! Thanks to all our clients and friends for joining us at our 3rd Annual Dream Cruise party. The party, held on Friday, August 15, 2008, had over 250 guests at our noon lunch and over 350 guests at our 4 pm second lunch. Over 25 classic display cars showed up to park between their cruising stints out on the strip. Our Magni sling chairs were filled out on our curbside lawn area not only with spectators, but the cup holders too! Our Magni House Band, "Phil McCrackin and the Irish Rappers" performed from 7 to 9 pm making the evening musically entertaining.

Hase Director of Magni Japan WINTER 2008 The Magni Group is pleased to announce Masahiro Hasegawa as Managing Director of Magni Japan Inc. Mr. Hasegawa has over 20 years of Japanese Automotive experience and will be responsible for implementation and coordination of Magni’s Non Chrome Coating Programs for the Japanese Automotive and Non Automotive Industries Worldwide. Hase's office headquarters will be located in Yokohama, Japan. Magni Japan, Inc. was successfully incorporated on February 12, 2008.

Magni Training Program MARCH 2008 The Bluegrass State Skills Corporation approved Magni Industries, Kentucky for participation in the Competitive Grant-In-Aid Workforce Training Program. The program's goal is to improve and promote opportunities in the workplace for full-time employees who reside in Kentucky. Magni Industries is an approved manufacturer and on March 19, 2008 received over $24,000.00 in reimbursement funds for last year's involvement. The types of training Magni Industries conducted include new employee training and on-the-job training. A few of our OTJ participants, Mark Bodde, LaMarr Kirkland, and Lonnie Cooper learned skills necessary for operating the daily and weekly demands of many on-site Magni positions.

Magni in Ford Taurus MARCH 3, 2008 Automotive News Supplier Cutaway—Magni Group Inc. supplies coatings to the 2008 Ford Taurus: Magni 510 Hood Latch & Side Door Latch Coatings and Magni 565 coating nuts, bolts & stampings.

Magni Best of Michigan FEBUARY 2008 Corp! Magazine's reader poll voted The Magni Group as Best in 2008 under the Business Manufacturing category. Thanks to the customer who nominated Magni for this honor.

Magni Group Adds Facilities in 3 Countries JANUARY 28, 2008 Automotive News Supply Line DETROIT—Magni Group Inc. has expanded operations in the United States, Japan and China. In Portland, Tenn., Magni’s Depor Industries subsidiary has opened a 54,000 square-foot building for three paint lines and a testing lab. The operation is intended to serve markets in the central United States. In Yokohama, Japan, Magni has opened an office to provide sales, marketing and support services. And in Guangzhou, China, Magni and Gamma Chemical Co., of Taiwan, have agreed to buy Guangzhou Olier, a company specializing in the coating of metal components. Magni Group, of suburban Detroit, provides coatings for fasteners, fuel and brake systems, and other metal components.

Magni in Saturn Vue JANUARY 7, 2008 Automotive News Supplier Cutaway—Magni Group Inc. supplies coatings to the 2008 Saturn Vue: Magni 109 Brake Rotor Coatings and Magni 511, 560, 565 coating various Underbody Fasteners.

Our Mission Statement The Magni Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to providing products of the highest quality, striving to continuously develop the latest in coatings technologies, while emphasizing the importance of creating and maintaining successful relationships with customers, suppliers and employees.

Magni in Ford Focus JANUARY 21, 2008 Automotive News Supplier Cutaway—Magni Group Inc. supplies coatings to the 2008 Ford Focus: Magni 336 Fuel Tank Coating, Magni 565 Side Door Latch Coatings, Hood Latch Coatings and Magni 511, 560, 565 coating various Underbody Fasteners.

SprayTek's new web site was launched in February 2008. SprayTek, Inc. is one of The Magni Group's licensed applicators. SprayTek applies high-performance zinc rich, corrosion protective, and decorative coatings using precision spray-chain-on-edge and overhead power & free conveyor systems, as well as dip-spin application.

Tom Haig Wins the FTI Technical Achievement award. Tom was nominated for developing the single most popular and widely used fastener coating in the demanding automotive industry: The Magni 565 system. Complying with automotive market demands for long term corrosion using chrome free technology, at no increase in cost, Tom Haig’s system has been systematically implemented world wide, at virtually every car and truck manufacturer... for the complete published story go to FastenerTech eMagazine.

Depor Portland Opens Depor Industries-Portland, TN began operating in November 2007 to support the increasing demand placed upon Depor Industries-Troy, MI. Depor Portland is strategically located to serve central US markets surrounding Nashville with our Magni coating systems; Most notably Magni 565 and Magni 567. Depor Portland is a 54,000 sq. ft. facility housing three paint lines and offers complete testing capabilities from its laboratory.

Magni Establishes Olier JV The Magni Group and Gamma Chemical Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) agreed on a joint venture purchase of Guangzhou Olier in October 2007. This addition will further assist Magni's sister Metal Finishing company, Alpha Tech (Suzhou) with increasing demand for Magni coated products in China. Olier specializes in dip/spin and spray coating of metal components and is located in an industry hub in Southern China.

VW Specifies Magni 594 The Volkswagen Group has just approved newly developed Magni 594 for threaded bolts and nuts in severe corrosion, under vehicle/under hood applications, per the VW TL 245 specification. This new Magni 594 coating is totally chrome free, and consists of only two layers, combining Magni’s widely used zinc rich base coat, with a new inorganic aluminum pigmented topcoat with internal lubrication engineered to comply with Volkswagen friction requirements. Additional extreme performance requirements of the Magni 594 coating include the uniform thin film of only 12 microns, consistent thread gaugeability, chemical resistance, high heat resistance, and frictional properties that prevent stick/slip during bolt/nut installations on high speed assembly lines. Go to magnieurope for more details.

AFEL's new web site was launched in October 2007. Anti-Friction Enterprises Ltd. is one of The Magni Group's licensed applicators.