by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association According to an article published by the American Medical Association in 2020, healthcare spending in the US increased by 4.6% in 2019 – a percentage that was on par with 2018 growth and slightly faster than what was observed in 20171. What is most remarkable, however, isn’t that … [Read more...] about Mold Manufacturers Identify Both Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Landscape
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Tom Barr is the 2022 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year
by Lindsey Munson, writer, The American Mold Builder The AMBA Mold Builder of the Year Award was created to recognize outstanding contributions as an industry leader and as an active AMBA member. The 2022 AMBA Annual Conference was held in Itasca, Illinois, where Tom Barr, president and owner of TK Mold & Engineering, Romeo, Michigan, was named AMBA Mold Builder of the … [Read more...] about Tom Barr is the 2022 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year
Compumold Named Tooling Trailblazer of the Year
by Lindsey Munson, writer, The American Mold Builder The AMBA Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award was established to recognize the accomplishments of an AMBA member company that have resulted in a notable impact in the area of education. This year’s award recipient was CompuMold Tool & Design Inc. in Phillips, Wisconsin. It was a complete surprise for Brian Meives and … [Read more...] about Compumold Named Tooling Trailblazer of the Year
AMBA Conference 2022: Shifting the View
As the ballroom lights dimmed and spotlights illuminated the stage at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, Illinois, AMBA Executive Director Troy Nix took the stage to welcome more than 150 AMBA members and guests to this year’s national conference, held on May 11-13. While recent months have seen the mold manufacturing industry dealing with systemic challenges like … [Read more...] about AMBA Conference 2022: Shifting the View
Budgeting for the Regulatory Agenda
by Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” – President Ronald Reagan Each Oval Office occupant has an opportunity to put his imprint on the regulatory body that is the federal … [Read more...] about Budgeting for the Regulatory Agenda
Association News 2022 – Issue 1
AMBA launches virtual plant tour workshop AMBA has long believed in the power of touring another mold manufacturing facility to learn, improve and grow. In this tradition, AMBA is excited to launch its first virtual plant tour workshop at Dramco Tool Co., March 8, 2022, where attendees will tour a member facility, share best practices, problem-solve with peers and … [Read more...] about Association News 2022 – Issue 1