By Dianna Brodine, managing editor The American Mold Builder Tooling life is at the top of the list of concerns for any molding project since downtime for repairs jeopardizes profit margins. Mold coatings and surface treatments have the ability to extend the life of injection molding tools, offering corrosion protection, increased performance and reduced wear. Two … [Read more...] about Mold Coating Treatments Add to Performance, Protection

Nominate a Champion – Educational Outreach Contest Launched AMBA recently launched the fourth annual Educational Outreach Contest in celebration of manufacturers who work to engage young people in the manufacturing industry. On Manufacturing Day 2019 (October 4), AMBA will recognize three member company champions with the 2019 Educational Outreach Award in recognition of their … [Read more...] about Association News

By Rachael Pfenninger, project manager AMBA One of the primary challenges facing today’s manufacturers is workforce development, which includes the hiring and retention of capable employees. A critical component of retaining strong employees actually can begin, however, with a smooth onboarding process. In Roy Maurer’s article, “New Employee Onboarding Guide,” Maurer argues … [Read more...] about The Impact of the Onboarding Process on Employee Retention

By Liz Stevens, contributing writer The American Mold Builder AMBA recently published its New Employee Onboarding Checklists Report for 2019, based on a survey of 39 mold manufacturers in 13 states across the nation. The report includes a summary of the respondents’ geographical locations, annual sales levels and number of employees. The report also presents statistics on the … [Read more...] about A Deeper Look at Onboarding Checklists

By Liz Stevens, contributing writer The American Mold Builder Marijuana now is legal, in some form, in 33 US states. Marijuana use still is illegal at the federal level, but attitudes and laws are changing. That’s partly because medical marijuana is being used legally in many states for the treatment of a variety of conditions, with pain topping the list. And, lawmakers in … [Read more...] about Workplace Implications for Marijuana Use

The 2019 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Summit was held in July in Columbus, Ohio. The event was the largest to date, with more than 100 attendees gathering to share leadership and safety best practices with other manufacturing professionals. With a focus on world-class safety, more than 25 industry safety speakers provided implementable ideas that attendees could use … [Read more...] about EHS Summit Emphasizes Preparedness