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2017 Spring

Association News

02/15/2017 by becky

Plant Tour Workshop Shattering Paradigms: The National Model for Filling the Skills Gap June 27 | Strum, Wisconsin $149/members, $249/nonmembers and $45/educators Since 2007, students have been making parts for paying customers! Cardinal Manufacturing is a student-run business that is developing future CNC machinists, welder/fabricators, engineers and related office … [Read more...] about Association News

amerimold 2017 Comes to Rosemont

02/15/2017 by becky

Amerimold 2017

A two-day event for the plastic injection mold manufacturing industry addresses business development and best practices. amerimold 2017 connects moldmakers, molders, OEMs and rapid product development professionals representing all aspects of a product’s creation. The show will take place June 14 and 15 at the Donald E. Stephens Center in Rosemont, Illinois, just outside … [Read more...] about amerimold 2017 Comes to Rosemont

Westminster Tool Wins Inaugural Tooling Trailblazer Award

02/15/2017 by becky

Westminster Tool, AMBA Tooling Trailblazer of the Year

by Brittany Willes, contributing writer The American Mold Builder “Years back, we initiated the AMBA Chapter of the Year Award. Often what would clinch it for the winner would be the chapter's work related to education and recruitment activities,” said Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey. “This year, we wanted to sponsor an award that would support AMBA member … [Read more...] about Westminster Tool Wins Inaugural Tooling Trailblazer Award

Genc Honored by AMBA

02/15/2017 by becky

Joseph Genc, 2017 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year

by Brittany Willes, contributing writer The American Mold Builder With more than 50 years of experience as a moldmaker, Joseph Genc, Jr. has acquired a wealth of moldmaking and general business knowledge. In fact, it is one of the first things people notice about him – quickly followed by his generosity when it comes to sharing that knowledge. As noted by longtime colleague … [Read more...] about Genc Honored by AMBA

Employment Screening Trends and Pitfalls

02/15/2017 by becky

by Federated Insurance Business in most industries continues its upward trajectory in 2017, and companies are hiring at a brisk pace. With the increased urgency in hiring, some companies have found it necessary to hire first – ask questions later. This can be risky. Employers should be aware of and minimize potential liability during their hiring process. Background … [Read more...] about Employment Screening Trends and Pitfalls

Rethinking Equipment Maintenance: Transitioning to a Proactive Approach

02/15/2017 by becky

by Larry Bouvier, CMRP, and Rob Levandoski, president Fuss & O'Neill Manufacturing Solutions, LLC The competitive pressures facing America’s manufacturers, including mold builders, are well documented. Labor costs, competition from inexpensive imports, inconsistent availability and fluctuating costs of materials – these are the day-to-day issues that keep manufacturing … [Read more...] about Rethinking Equipment Maintenance: Transitioning to a Proactive Approach

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