by Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder The US Department of Energy, through its Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs), offers no-cost expert assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers. The assessments are conducted by teams at 31 universities around the US and result in reports with detailed recommendations. Here are the top five things to know about this … [Read more...] about Top 5 Things to Know about No-cost Plant Assessments
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The Review Is in and the Tariffs Remain
by Omar Nashashibi, founding partner, The Franklin Partnership, LLC The Biden administration announced on Oct. 4, 2021, that the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) had completed its eight-month review of Washington’s trade policy toward Beijing. The review confirmed that the US will continue applying tariffs on imported Chinese goods and that USTR ambassador … [Read more...] about The Review Is in and the Tariffs Remain
AMBA Provides Key Shop Rate Data to US Mold Manufacturers
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Earlier this year, the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) surveyed US mold manufacturers on business conditions, key economic indicators, profit and other historic data. At that time, the 110 participating respondents identified three key growing challenges – foreign competition, cost pressure and … [Read more...] about AMBA Provides Key Shop Rate Data to US Mold Manufacturers
Learning and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand for AMBA’s Emerging Leaders
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In a Harvard Business Review (HBR) article by Dr. Sunnie Giles, organizational scientist and leadership development consultant, titled, “The Most Important Leadership Competencies, According to Leaders Around the World,”1 the author suggests that while soft skills and emotional intelligence often are heralded as key … [Read more...] about Learning and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand for AMBA’s Emerging Leaders
Manufacturing Day Showcases the Industry’s Possibilities
The American Mold Builder Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is held on the first Friday in October annually, with the event aiming to drive interest in manufacturing careers in middle school and high school students. This year, AMBA members from across the nation participated in the day by providing education for young members of the community, as well as offering networking … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Day Showcases the Industry’s Possibilities
Durable Goods Demand Leads to Optimistic Tooling Forecast
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, The American Mold Builder As the US economy recovers from the impact of the pandemic, consumers continue their dramatic increase in durable goods purchases. This spells good news for toolmakers in automotive, aerospace, appliance and more. Economic impacts In November, Harbour Results Director Cara Walton spoke to a group of plastic … [Read more...] about Durable Goods Demand Leads to Optimistic Tooling Forecast