AMBA sets a four-pillared standard for its Mold Builder of the Year honorees. Membership in the AMBA is leg one of the criteria. Pillar two is being an outstanding industry player who promotes the craft through program participation or educational outreach. The third pillar for consideration as an honoree is business acumen, demonstrated through company growth, innovation and a … [Read more...] about Mold Builder of the Year: Rick Finnie
Tooling Trailblazer of the Year: Century Die
This year’s AMBA Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award has been presented to Century Die Company of Fremont, Ohio. Tim Myers, general manager of Century Die, accepted the award at the AMBA Conference 2019 in Itasca, Illinois. The Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award was established to recognize an AMBA member company whose accomplishments have made a notable impact in the … [Read more...] about Tooling Trailblazer of the Year: Century Die
OESA/HRI Automotive Tooling Barometer: Tool and Die Industry
The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and manufacturing consulting firm Harbour Results, Inc., (HRI) recently released the results of their Q1 2019 Automotive Tooling Barometer. The study indicates the tooling industry is experiencing a soft start to 2019 with increased business anticipated in the second half of the year. “We expect 2019 North American vendor … [Read more...] about OESA/HRI Automotive Tooling Barometer: Tool and Die Industry
Advocacy for Mold Building in Legislation
By Liz Stevens, contributing writer The American Mold Builder Editor’s Note: The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) once again has partnered with the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) for the 2019 Plastics Industry Fly-In. The event, to be held March 26 and 27 at the St. Regis Washington, DC, smooths the way for mold builders to meet with their state’s senators … [Read more...] about Advocacy for Mold Building in Legislation
Tool Steel Market Set to Surpass USD 6.5 Billion by 2024
by Global Market Insights, Inc. The tool steel market is set to grow from its current market value of more than USD 4.5 billion to more than USD 6.5 billion by 2024, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Owing to the augmented demand for forging and cutting instruments worldwide, the overall tool steel market has witnessed notable growth in recent … [Read more...] about Tool Steel Market Set to Surpass USD 6.5 Billion by 2024
Detroit Auto Show Says ‘So Long Winter, Hello Summer’
By Laurie Harbour, president and CEO Harbour Results, Inc. Seemingly the biggest news story of the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was the fact that the event is moving from January to June in 2020. This year’s show was plagued with more missing automakers (Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz), fewer vehicle launches and overall lackluster vehicle displays. Overall, … [Read more...] about Detroit Auto Show Says ‘So Long Winter, Hello Summer’