The American Mold Builder AMBA Emerging Leaders Launch New Workshop Series The AMBA Emerging Leaders Network, alongside the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) and the Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) young professional groups, is launching a new workshop series: Virtual Ignition – Lighting Your Path to Leadership. During these … [Read more...] about Association News

By Rachael Pfenninger, AMBA Project Manager As health care costs continue to rise and employee participation remains steady, mold manufacturers are more strategic than ever in how they mitigate premium cost and the types of plans and ancillary benefits they offer to employees. With insight provided by AMBA’s 2020 Health and Benefits Report, mold manufacturers have an … [Read more...] about Mold Builders Face Rising Costs: AMBA 2020 Health and Benefits Report

By Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In December 2019, just as the coronavirus had begun to emerge in China, Beijing negotiators asked their counterparts in Washington to include a force majeure provision in the US-China Phase I agreement that President Trump went on to sign in January 2020. The language – “in the event that a natural disaster or other … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Threatens Phase I US-China Deal

The American Mold Builder Shifting gears after an in-person event was ruled out, Amerimold 2020 now is Amerimold Connects. This free, remote event experience will be held online from June 9 through 13. Recognizing that events are an important resource for those looking to stay informed, educated and current on emerging technology trends, Amerimold Connects offers these … [Read more...] about Amerimold Connects Offers Free Online Event Experience

By Andy Routsis, president, Routsis Training The best manufacturers have a workforce that has an in-depth understanding of many factors, including machinery, tooling, materials, documentation, equipment, quality, 5S and housekeeping, as well as industry best practices. On-the-job learning, at best, provides behavioral training to help maintain the status quo. Your employees … [Read more...] about The Importance of Training

by Laurie Harbour, president and CEO, Harbour Results The COVID-19 pandemic has made one thing clear: Not every manufacturer is going to come out of this crisis intact. The industry has experienced a significant impact, causing ripples throughout the supply chain. And, if a business went into 2020 in a weakened state, it’s really going to show on the backside of this year. … [Read more...] about The COVID-19 Effect: Preparing Your Business for a ‘New Normal’