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Released: November 9, 2011

Harry Miller Corp announces the formation of “Harry Miller Corp, South Africa” with its new General Manager, Mohau Lekopa.

Mohau brings years of steel mill experience to the new subsidiary from his former position with Arcelor Mittal’s plant in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. The new entity will manufacture Harry Miller Corp’s products to serve the local steel and metalworking industries.

“We are always pleased to continue the expansion of our services internationally,” said Harry Miller Corp President, Bruce K. Entwisle, “and we welcome Mr. Lekopa to the Harry Miller Corp family.”

For more information, contact:

Bruce K. Entwisle, President
Harry Miller Corp.
4309 N. Lawrence St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
USA

PHONE: 215-324-4000
FAX: 215-324-1258
WEB: www.HarryMillerCorp.com

Released: March 7, 2011

Greener, non-chlorine based lubricants are one of the items featured in the March 2011 issue of MetalForming Magazine. Among the experts quoted are Harry Miller Corp’s own Technical Director, Nick Ariano.

Regional Manager, Tony Kroker, discusses the challenges of deep drawing operations and tougher metals. Use of a water-based lubricant involves less environmental impact and easier clean up, while reducing cost for the client.

The issue also quotes Carby’s Technical Support Manager, Gary Coviello’s success in extending sump life by using one of Harry Miller Corp’s water-soluble lubricants.

Harry Miller Corp has recently completed work on an upgrade for the Kleerkut® 4900 series of products. Kleerkut® 4960 will provide significantly upgraded lubrication properties for aluminum machining operations. It also provides slightly better heavy duty lubrication on steel.

Kleerkut® 4940 was developed to provide ultra low foaming properties for very high pressure, high speed machining centers. Kleerkut® 4960 maintains that technology, but also greatly enhances the aluminum lubrication properties. All the other properties of Kleerkut® 4900 series products are maintained, e.g. sump longevity, lack of odor, ultra low foam, good wetting, corrosion protection, rapid swarf/fine/particulate settling. Kleerkut® 4960 is available now for sampling and trials.

Released: Wednesday, October 28, 2010

Harry Miller Corp recently hosted Emilie Darroman, a French Exchange student through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). Ms. Darroman, a fourth year graduate student at the National Graduate School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in Montpellier, France, recently completed a four-month internship at HMC’s Philadelphia laboratory.

Ms. Darroman’s academic concentration on the synthesis and characterization of polymers and ceramics was furthered by the opportunity to perform quality control testing, formula revision projects and raw material substitution and evaluation under the Supervision of Nick Ariano, Vice President and Technical Director of Harry Miller Corp.

“Emilie quickly acquired proficiency levels in the QC process and we allotted time for her to work in the product development area.” said Ariano, “She served as an assistant to chemists on development projects, including a few projects where alternative components in existing product formulas were under evaluation.”

The cross cultural benefits are attractive and beneficial to hosting US businesses as well as the exchange students. Europe is often ahead of US-based companies in areas such as “green technology” and working with students who are particularly tuned into these types of developmental subsets can vault production and the attractiveness of US companies to international clients.

“An exchange student can learn our culture and values by immersion, while exposure to a foreign student opens the minds of our own staff to different thought-patterns, problem solving approaches and experiences,” said Harry Miller Corp President, Bruce K. Entwisle. “We want to encourage students to enter ‘rust belt’ industries because those industries are not seen as sleek or ‘sexy’ as more high tech fields. But, innovation is innovation and experiencing that will capture and inspire the student and get them excited about other possibilities in our industry for future innovative developments. We enjoy being a part of making that happen and we enjoyed the opportunity to host Emilie.”

Ms. Darroman worked with the staff from June until the end of September, 2010 when she returned to her studies in France. She reports that her internship presentation went well and that many of her friends and family were curious about her American experience and she says she enjoyed sharing “my amazing stay” with them. The staff at Harry Miller Corp is following her educational progress and keeping her up-to-date on the local events (including her interest in the progress of the Phillies in this year’s National League Championships).

Released: Tuesday, February 09, 2010

After a parting of the ways over 60 years ago, Harry Miller Corp and The CJ Haas Company have “re-united” as the Harry Miller Corp. announces the purchase of the metalworking products portion of Haas TCM, formerly known as AEI, LLC. This acquisition effectively rejoins the original segments of the company which incorporated in January 1936 and split into two companies ten years later.

Founders Harry L. Miller and Charles J. Haas were originally employees of Quaker Chemical and Houghton Int’l before forming the Haas-Miller Corporation in 1936 to meet the specialty chemical needs of the textile, leather and paper trades. With the onset of WWII, much of the manufacturing base in Philadelphia turned to the steel and metalworking industries (as did much of the country) and Haas-Miller pivoted to meet those industrial needs both locally and in regions to the north and the Midwest.

In 1946, when Haas-Miller disbanded, the Harry Miller Corporation remained at the original 4th and Bristol Street location in North Philadelphia. The CJ Haas Company was established on American Street, also in north Philadelphia and was later renamed “Haas TCM” to reflect its modern emphasis on total chemical management. The metalworking portion of the original company was continued under the umbrella of AEI, LLC, a subsidiary of Haas TCM.   Over the years, both specialty chemical companies competed for the business in metalworking shops and steel mills.

Despite the differences in the way the companies developed products and customer markets, there were some remarkable similarities between the two companies. John S. Entwisle succeeded his father in law to run Harry Miller Corp and John was followed by his son, Bruce K. Entwisle. Jack Fortin (formerly of Quaker Chemical) bought the Haas Corporation from CJ Haas in 1975 and was succeeded by his son, Thad Fortin, in 1997. Both continue as their respective company’s CEO.

“Thad and I knew each other casually over the years and we maintained an intermittent dialogue. In the second quarter of 2009, as our respective needs changed, we started talking conceptually about an acquisition of a portion of Thad’s business,” said Harry Miller President, Bruce Entwisle.

“In short, it appeared to be a “win/win” proposition. Thad’s team meshed well with our management group and the transfer was about as “seamless” as one could hope, given the fact that they were discontinuing production and both parties had to maintain a vibrant customer base.”

“Trust was paramount in getting the deal done and I think it worked out well for all 3 parties: Harry Miller Corp., Haas TCM and the customer base!”

Harry Miller Corp now owns Haas’ chemical product client list, formulations and trade names while Haas TCM will concentrate their offerings on total chemical management services.

Bruce K. Entwisle, President
Harry Miller Corp.
4309 N. Lawrence St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
USA

PHONE: 215-324-4000
FAX: 215-324-1258
WEB: www.HarryMillerCorp.com

Released: Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Bruce Entwisle met John and Cindy McCain during today’s campaign stop in Philadelphia. The meet and greet took place at Jack McDavid’s Downhome Diner in the Reading Terminal Market.

The McCains met with a female-owned business roundtable for small businesses. Entwisle was a guest of Jack Rogers, chief development officer for the William Penn Charter School.

Bruce K. Entwisle, President
Harry Miller Corp.
4309 N. Lawrence St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
USA

PHONE: 215-324-4000
FAX: 215-324-1258
WEB: www.HarryMillerCorp.com

Released: Monday, May 26, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C.– Harry Miller Corp has been selected for the 2008 Best of Philadelphia Award in the Industrial Inorganic Chemicals category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@USLBA.net
URL: http://www.USLBA.net

Released: Sunday, July 09, 2006

(Philadelphia, PA) July 9, 2006 – Harry Miller Corporation has announced a new product that addresses recent supply shortage issues and the latest health concerns by incorporating new easy-to-obtain components and eliminating triazine biocides in their Hamikleer© 1995 coolant product.

“This product is a new formulation, involving several new materials,” said Vice President and Technical Director, Nick Ariano. “And these materials will not be subject to limitation of supply in the present environment of supply shortages.”

Formulated for moderate to heavy-duty machining applications, Hamikleer© 1995 is ultra-low foam, provides elevated bacterial resistance, offers corrosion protection for ferrous/non-ferrous metals in metalworking applications — all without an oily residue.

“This new biocide formulation effectively thwarts the growth of mycobacteria, a hard-walled bacterium identified as a potential agent in industrial HP pneumonitis cases.” Said Harry Miller Corp’s President, Bruce Entwisle. “We take our customer’s health seriously and this is another step Harry Miller Corp has taken to help protect the work environment for industrial employees.”

Extremely low foaming, Hamikleer© 1995 is particularly well-suited to high-speed, high-pressure operations employed by the newer CNC machines. It can also be used in double disc grinding, plunge grinding and surface grinding applications. As an ultra-clean synthetic, Hamikleer© 1995 may also be introduced into difficult applications like drilling and tapping alloys where cleanliness is essential.

The Harry Miller Corp. (www.HarryMillerCorp.com) was established in 1936 to meet the chemical needs of a growing industrial sector and has specialized in finishing solutions for the steel and metalworking industries since World War II. Today, Harry Miller Corp. continues to expand the product line and develop specialty and custom chemicals to meet the challenges of the ever-changing economic, ecological and health preservation landscape in industrial metalworking technology. Harry Miller Corp products are available through distributors, sales agents and licensees worldwide.

Bruce K. Entwisle, President
Harry Miller Corp.
4309 N. Lawrence St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
USA

PHONE: 215-324-4000
FAX: 215-324-1258
WEB: www.HarryMillerCorp.com

Released: Friday, June 17, 2005

Harry Miller Corp. (www.HarryMillerCorp.com) announces Kleerkut 4900, a semi-synthetic coolant specially designed for industrial machining and grinding of high-temperature alloys, stainless steel and titanium. Kleerkut 4900 minimizes environmental impact in three ways: increasing the longevity of the coolant through bacterial resistance, reducing the need for additional chemical additives, and lowering the volume of industrial chemical waste.

One early adopter says coolant costs have been significantly reduced since the introduction of Kleerkut 4900 into their factory. Operators in this facility report that they appreciate the cleanliness of their workplace and the pleasant smell of the Kleerkut 4900. This product is now used in every machine in the plant and, in conjunction with an on-site reclamation unit, there is zero waste discharge.

Mike Naftzinger, Operations Manager of Shalmet Corp., reports that the product promotes carbide tool life in Shalmet’s stainless steel processing operation which machines and grinds a variety of high-temperature alloys and 300-400 grade stainless steel. He said, “My department uses Kleerkut 4900 in the wire shavers and centerless grinders. The product has solved a number of problems I was experiencing in the shop. First of all, we have had it in our centerless grinders since September, and haven’t once had to add biocide for bacterial control. Our previous coolant was consuming as much as five gallons every other week, and our operators were continually complaining about the odor. Secondly, the coolant provides a very dry “cake” on our filter paper, which is easier from a waste-treatment perspective, as well as the fact we know particulate is not carrying back to the header and causing scratches on our bars.”

Harry Miller Corp.’s Vice President and Technical Director, Nick Ariano, states that Kleerkut 4900 is a semi-synthetic metalworking lubricant that can be utilized in turning, milling, grinding, shaving and straightening operations. It provides lubrication for all steel grades, including stainless, hardened alloys, titanium alloys, and cast iron. Kleerkut 4900 can be used on aluminum or other non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass or bronze. Ariano said, “Kleerkut 4900 exhibits superior lubrication and die life in high speed turning or cutting processes. It is a low foaming lubricant, offers exceptional resistance to microbial degradation and is compatible with central systems utilizing filtration.”

According to Harry Miller Corp.’s President, Bruce Entwisle, “Our laboratory development team and field representatives work with our clients to provide solutions for any manufacturing difficulties they may have. Kleerkut is another example of our mission to develop the best custom chemicals to serve the specific needs of each of our clients in the metalworking industry. Kleerkut 4900 utilizes the latest technologies in corrosion resistance and combines them with specialty esters to promote good tool wear, resist misting, eliminate excessive additives, and reduce overall waste.”

The Harry Miller Corp. (www.HarryMillerCorp.com), established in 1936 to meet the chemical needs of a growing industrial sector, has specialized in finishing solutions for the steel and metalworking industries since World War II. Today, Harry Miller Corp. continues to expand the product line and develop specialty and custom chemicals to meet the challenges of the ever-changing landscape in industrial metalworking technology. Harry Miller Corp products are available through distributors, sales agents and licensees worldwide.

Bruce K. Entwisle, President
Harry Miller Corp.
4309 N. Lawrence St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000

Released: Friday, October 01, 2004

Harry Miller Corp’s solution, Kleerkut 3900, was featured the October 2004 edition of Lubes-n-Greases Magazine (www.lngpublishing.com) in the “Product News” section. This Kleerkut product is a semi-synthetic coolant with high levels of rust protection and extreme pressure for both ferrous and nonferrous machining and grinding applications.

Harry Miller Corporation
4309 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000

Released: Monday, December 08, 2003

PHILADELPHIA, PA – THE HARRY MILLER CORPORATION has introduced a new alkaline, liquid immersion cleaner, Hamiterge® 2038-LFM. This product contains a series of wetting agents, coupled with alkaline builders, to give it exceptional cleaning ability on ferrous and stainless metals. Hamiterge® 2038-LFM can increase bath life expectancy up to three times that of competitive cleaners, and is easily waste-treated, as it contains no additives to chemically bind metallic ions.

Harry Miller Corporation, founded in 1936, is a world leader in the manufacture of Activol® acid inhibitors and HMC® Rinse Aid additives for the steel industry. In addition, it supplies cleaners (Hamiterge®), corrosion preventives (Steelgard®), as well as lubricants for machining and grinding, and drawing and stamping under a variety of trade-names to the metalworking industry on a global basis.

For more information, please contact the company via the web at www.harrymillercorp.com.

Nick Ariano
Harry Miller Corporation
PHONE: (215) 324-4000
FAX: (215) 324-1258

Released: Tuesday, December 02, 2003

PHILADELPHIA, PA – THE HARRY MILLER CORPORATION was registered in October 2003 by QMI (Division of CSA Group), which is one of the leading, internationally recognized registrars of Quality Management Systems, to the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Standard. The company has successfully demonstrated that its Quality Management System is in compliance with all aspects of the new standard. Harry Miller Corp. was formerly registered under the ISO 9002 standard.

Harry Miller Corporation, founded in 1936, is a world leader in the manufacture of Activol® acid inhibitors and HMC® Rinse Aid additives for the steel industry. In addition, it supplies cleaners (Hamiterge®), corrosion preventives (Steelgard®), as well as lubricants for machining and grinding, and drawing and stamping under a variety of trade-names to the metalworking industry on a global basis.

For more information, please contact the company via the web at : www.harrymillercorp.com.

Nick Ariano
Harry Miller Corporation
PHONE: (215) 324-4000
FAX: (215) 324-1258

Released: Monday, March 18, 2002

Philadelphia, Pa.— The Harry Miller Corporation, a chemical specialty manufacturer of steel processing chemicals and metalworking lubricants, rust preventatives, cleaners and drawing compounds, has received a certificate of registration to the ISO-9002 Quality Standard of 1994. The registration was effective in December 2001.

Harry Miller Corp. is located in Philadelphia, PA and has been serving industry continuously since 1936.

Harry Miller Corporation
4309 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000

Released: Monday, March 18, 2002

The Harry Miller Corp. has released two newly formulated synthetic coolants for machining and grinding to the marketplace.

HAMIKLEER 1975 for machining and grinding applications is designed for light to heavy-duty operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This synthetic coolant provides excellent lubrication and rust protection. It is non-staining to non-ferrous metals, extremely low foaming, and has very good bacterial resistance. It keeps machines clean and rejects tramp oil quickly.

HAMIKLEER X-231-LF is the optimum in grinding fluids for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This synthetic coolant keeps wheels clean and prevents metallic fines from precipitating on ways and other surfaces. HAMIKLEER X-231-LF contains a superior biocide package for long-term sump life.

For information on these products or any of our more than 400 lubricants/cleaners/rust preventatives for the steel and metalworking industries, please contact us at www.harrymillercorp.com or phone 215-324-4000.

Harry Miller Corporation
4309 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000

Released: Monday, April 30, 2001

The Harry Miller Corp. has embarked on a product development program in water miscible synthetics for the stamping and fineblanking industries.

Adding to the soluble oil and straight oils program, Harry Miller Corp. supplies the following synthetics to metalworking industries worldwide.

AQUALUBE 2023-FR is a synthetic for all metals that provides enhanced corrosion protection on non-ferrous metals.

AQUALUBE 2025 is excellent for stamping and fineblanking of stainless parts while eliminating the cobalt leaching problem on carbide dies.

AQUALUBE 2028 was developed for those customers requiring a three-month shelf life (corrosion free) after stamping steel parts.

The Harry Miller Corp is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for the steel and metalworking industries.

Harry Miller Corporation
4309 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000

Released: Monday, June 28, 1999

Philadelphia, Pa.— HAMIDRAW 1846-VLF, has been developed by HARRY MILLER CORP. for drawing of all grades of stainless steel, and alloy steel, bars and wire. This new product development eliminates the need for pre-coating and produces a shiny finish on shaped and round bars and wire.

When pre-coating is followed by a wet lubricant, a mottled or marred finish is usually experienced. HAMIDRAW 1846-VLF combines the pre-coat with the lubricant, and allows for the option of eliminating the extra [pre-coat] step. HAMIDRAW 1846-VLF is a pigmented straight-oil lubricant, heavily fortified with extreme-pressure friction reducing agents, providing enhanced die life, and permits longer interval between repolishing steps.

HAMIDRAW 1846-VLF cleans freely and easily in alkali or detergent washes, in spray or immersion systems. The product is available in pails, drums, and totes from HARRY MILLER CORP., and their authorized distributors.

Harry Miller Corporation
4309 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000

Released: Saturday, August 01, 1998

The Harry Miller Corporation has developed a heavy duty drawing lubricant for stainless steel and steel alloy bars and rods, which eliminates the need for pre-coating, producing a shiny finish on shaped or round bars and rods. HAMIDRAW 1846-VI is a pigmented straight-oil lubricant which is heavily fortified with extreme-pressure friction reducing agents.

HAMIDRAW 1846-VI offers the options of eliminating pre-coating, thereby reducing the risk of a marred finish which can occur where a pre-coat is followed by a wet lubricant.

HAMIDRAW 1846-VI produces: A better surface finish free of defects, improved die life, and longer intervals between repolishing.

HAMIDRAW 1846-VI is easy to remove with alkaline or detergent cleaners in spray or immersion applications.

The HARRY MILLER CORPORATION is a major supplier of quality and performance proven original chemical specialties with manufacturing and laboratory facilities in Philadelphia, Pa.

Harry Miller Corporation
4309 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000

Released: Thursday, January 08, 1998

Philadelphia, Pa.— Hamidraw 9000 has been developed by Harry Miller Corp. to complement its line of chlorinated water soluble oils. Hamidraw 9000 is a water soluble oil containing the newest technology available in synthetic extreme pressure lubrication additives. It is recommended for deep drawing of carbon, nickel-plated and stainless steels as well as non-ferrous metals. Hamidraw 9000 exhibits a high degree of lubricity together with good rust protection, complete emulsification and bacterial resistance. As the product does not contain chlorinated paraffins, users find its waste treatment costs substantially reduced. This product has already replaced heavy-duty chlorinated soluble oils in deep drawing applications with no corresponding loss of die or tool wear.

Harry Miller Corporation
4309 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000

Released: Wednesday, November 12, 1997

Kleerkut 1900-FRC has been developed by Harry Miller Corp. to meet the needs of the marketplace as well as to enhance its position as a major supplier of quality and performance proven metalworking specialties.

Kleerkut 1900-FRC is a semi-synthetic coolant which will perform a wide variety of machining and grinding operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and has been formulated utilizing the latest technology of materials not subject to reporting requirements of SARA Title III, section 313. It is extremely low foaming, contains additives which prevent corrosion of machine and work pieces, keeps machine surfaces clean, and provides long lasting sump life. Kleerkut 1900-FRC has proven its versatility in applications from machining of Aluminum to heavy duty machining and centerless grinding of Stainless Steels while being free of chlorine, sulfur and phosphorous.

Harry Miller Corporation
4309 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-324-4000