by Nicole Mitchell, writer, The American Mold Builder With product demand booming in nearly all consumer markets, now is the time to pursue aggressively additional business opportunities from existing customers and new prospects. “The gestation period on new customers is quite long in this business,” said Carl Jacobsen, estimator/tooling engineer, M&M Tool. “It’s very rare … [Read more...] about Filling the Sales Pipeline: Existing Customers and New Prospects
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3D-Printed Metal Inserts for Effective Mold Building
by Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder Additive manufacturing is growing steadily, having evolved beyond its initial applications for creating 3D models and producing specialized, very low-volume parts. For mold builders, 3D metal printing now offers components for conformal cooling, venting and hot runner manifolds, with more developments on the horizon. The … [Read more...] about 3D-Printed Metal Inserts for Effective Mold Building
Mike MacArthur Selected to Lead RobbJack Corporation
RobbJack, Lincoln, California, announces the selection of Michael MacArthur as new President. MacArthur is a 26-year veteran of RobbJack. During his tenure as sales manager, he developed a reputation for building relationships and providing innovative solutions to meet customer challenges in the machining of myriad components for manufacturers and subcontractors alike. Mike … [Read more...] about Mike MacArthur Selected to Lead RobbJack Corporation
An Honest Assessment of the CRM Software Utilized in the Manufacturing Industry
By Ian Gjertson, analyst, AMBA Discovering and establishing new customer relationships can be complicated, but they are a prerequisite for attaining sales growth and sustainability. In addition to all the complexities involved in managing a business, developing healthy relationships is one of the most significant challenges. The more information executives and sales … [Read more...] about An Honest Assessment of the CRM Software Utilized in the Manufacturing Industry
Amerimold Returns to Rosemont
By Cienna Sorell, writer, The American Mold Builder Amerimold is back this year at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The previously two-day exhibition now has expanded to three days to increase the amount of runtime for the exhibitors and attendees. From Tuesday, September 21 through Thursday, September 23, those involved in the North American … [Read more...] about Amerimold Returns to Rosemont
Association News: 2021, Issue 3
The American Mold Builder Registration Open for First 2021 In-Person Plant Tour Workshop Registration now is open for AMBA’s first in-person plant tour workshop of 2021. On September 14, 2021, at Century Die Company in Fremont, Ohio, attendees will get an inside look at how a strategic focus on process, efficiency and team accountability has helped the company remain … [Read more...] about Association News: 2021, Issue 3