By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder The number of women in the executive ranks in mold building is on the rise. Why do women choose an executive career in mold building and what kind of background is good preparation for this type of professional role? American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) members include many successful, respected women in mold building … [Read more...] about Part One: Women in the Mold Building C-Suite
Articles
Balancing Competing Priorities – Training, Profitability and More
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA As the industry knows, developing its workforce continues to be a major priority for US mold manufacturers. This need is why the AMBA has launched initiatives like its Emerging Leaders Network, which prioritizes the connection of up-and-coming leaders and their personal and professional growth. But companies … [Read more...] about Balancing Competing Priorities – Training, Profitability and More
Protecting Manufacturers from Digital Disruption
By Tom Wojcinski, principal, and Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, partner, Wipfli While talking with a group of manufacturers, one asked if there was anything it could do to ensure its operations are not hacked. But, of course, there is no way that’s possible, especially in today’s connected manufacturing environment. Even if a company disconnected everything from the … [Read more...] about Protecting Manufacturers from Digital Disruption
Healthcare and Benefits to Strain Industry Resources at Increased Rate in 2025
By Andrew Carlsgaard, analytics director, AMBA In the competitive and dynamic landscape for hiring and retaining skilled employees, US manufacturers, particularly the small- and medium-sized businesses, face significant and unique challenges when providing healthcare and other employee benefits. These challenges are intensified by industry-specific factors, such as an aging … [Read more...] about Healthcare and Benefits to Strain Industry Resources at Increased Rate in 2025
AMBA Celebrates Three Awardees at Breakthrough Innovation Conference
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder Robert “Robbie” Earnhardt Jr. Named 2025 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year “This is amazing… This has been a journey of life, you can’t even imagine,” said Robbie Earnhardt, owner of Superior Tooling , Inc., Wake Forest, North Carolina, as he accepted the AMBA Mold Builder of the Year Award with tears in his eyes. … [Read more...] about AMBA Celebrates Three Awardees at Breakthrough Innovation Conference
CNC Equipment
A look at Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment, encompassing a set of machines and tools used in the manufacturing processes to produce parts and components with high precision, accuracy and consistency. HEIDENHAIN847.490.1191www.heidenhain.us HEIDENHAIN, Schaumburg, Illinois, develops, manufactures and sells components for the core industries of machine tools, … [Read more...] about CNC Equipment