Dual Plant Tour Workshop: Extreme Customer Value Join AMBA members and other manufacturing executives in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 16 for a unique two-part plant tour event. Two leading mold manufacturing shops, Creative Blow Mold Tooling and Vector Tool & Engineering, will open their doors to mold manufacturing professionals. At this tour event, attendees will … [Read more...] about Association News

by Clinton Henry, cyber security expert Businesses lose more than $100 billion a year to cyber-attacks and fraud globally. While a security breach might be one of the last things on your mind, the most recent Travelers Risk Index report shows that it’s a top concern for your clients, customers and contractors – “Personal Privacy Loss and Identity Theft” went from barely … [Read more...] about 9 Surefire Steps to Lock Down Cyber Security

by Ashley Turrell, industry benchmarking manager American Mold Builders Association Moldmakers are increasingly spending more on labor, according to the most recent Wage and Benefits Report published by the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA). AMBA’s 2017 Wage and Benefits Report represents the largest compensation study focused on the United States moldmaking industry. … [Read more...] about Increases in Labor Costs for US Moldmakers

by Casey Gwozdz, president Ultra Polishing Polishing starts where machining ends, and it can sometimes be the forgotten step. Mold polishing is typically the last process in tooling production before the completed project is sent to the customer. The polish often is what sells the tool – it makes the tool look good and highlights the detailed work. But, it requires a … [Read more...] about 16 Steps to a Quality Mold Polish

by Lara Copeland, contributing writer The American Mold Builder The ultimate goal for shop owners is to retain current customers and acquire new business, and this often is accomplished by developing a reputation for on-time delivery. Unfortunately, the hectic nature and unpredictable timelines of custom tooling work create challenges for even the most well-run shops. … [Read more...] about Job Scheduling: Addressing and Circumventing Shop Challenges

by Brittany Willes, contributing writer The American Mold Builder Health and wellness are vital to the manufacturing workforce. When employees get sick, efficiency and productivity can decrease dramatically, which is why access to affordable health care should be a top concern for employers. As the Trump administration continues shaping its policies regarding health care … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Wellness: Engagement in the Face of National Health Care Reform