by Lara Copeland, writer, The American Mold Builder For much of history, sales and marketing efforts in the moldmaking industry have been slim and primitive in nature. A great deal of the networking was intimate and nearby, perhaps conducted on the golf course or in restaurants. But that landscape has evolved over the last 20 years, and the COVID-19 pandemic was just the … [Read more...] about Marketing Virtually in a Contemporary World
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New Mentorship Series Impacts Emerging Leaders
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Although many up-and-coming leaders have a desire to learn from those who have come before them, accessing tribal knowledge from industry executives continues to be a challenge for next-generation employees, particularly in mold manufacturing. Between generational gaps, differences in communication, the lack of … [Read more...] about New Mentorship Series Impacts Emerging Leaders
Association News: 2021, Issue 2
The American Mold Builder AMBA Conference 2021 – Registration Open Registration now is open for AMBA Conference 2021 – Connections Reimagined! This year’s theme is designed to foster enriched connectivity within the mold manufacturing community by bringing industry professionals together through the use of fresh perspectives, impactful keynote addresses, reimagined breakout … [Read more...] about Association News: 2021, Issue 2
Continued Hikes in Healthcare Cost Force Employers to Search for Solutions
By Rachael Pfenninger, Director of Strategic Execution, AMBA In AMBA’s recent 2021 Business Forecast Report, mold manufacturers indicated that, on average, healthcare costs accounted for 20% of total company expenditures. This is shockingly high when compared to recent data from the National Compensation Survey (NCS) program, which reported that healthcare costs constituted an … [Read more...] about Continued Hikes in Healthcare Cost Force Employers to Search for Solutions
Additive Manufacturing Transforms the Tool Shop at Byrne Tool + Design
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, The American Mold Builder Applications for additive manufacturing grow on a daily basis. From custom shoes to complex aerospace applications to medical interventions, new technologies in both machines and materials are expanding the realm of possibility for a process that’s been around for more than three decades, even as its popularity has … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Transforms the Tool Shop at Byrne Tool + Design
Quoting: A Business Improvement Process
By Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer, The American Mold Builder Successful quotes depend on good information and communication, but strategies behind responding to a request for quotation (RFQ) vary. Some companies respond to all requests, others are more selective. Accede Mold & Tool Co., Inc. (Rochester, New York) and Westfall Technik Inc. (Willernie, Minnesota) … [Read more...] about Quoting: A Business Improvement Process