GCE said its Jiangyin, China plant is running at full capacity. GCE is increasing its focus on the low-cost notebook segment with plans to expand capacity at its Changshu, China site to 1.4 million square feet per month by the end of this year.

“Tapco continues to be focused on creating the industry’s premier source for drill room related services and products,” comments Tapco president Kurt Palmer. “Tulon has an excellent reputation for quality tools as well as state-of-the-art Automated Tool resharpening equipment. With these assets, we will be opening additional resharpening facilities in North America, with the goal of further improving our service and reducing turnaround time to customers.”