By Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership, LLC Few issues unite people in Washington, D.C. like a common adversary, and these days China is fitting that mold. Partisanship is rampant in the nation’s capital, with few Republicans and Democrats working together on the issues of greatest importance to manufacturers. Until recently that is, when members of both parties in … [Read more...] about Washington United? China Policy Brings Rare Bipartisanship
2021 Issue 2
New Technologies in Hot Runner Systems
By Liz Stevens, contributing writer, The American Mold Builder Even as they tout the enduring strengths of hot runner systems, hot runner makers are not sitting still. We asked a handful of hot runner manufacturers to give a glimpse of the improvements and new technologies unfolding in their systems, and to share their insight about the recent waves of change. We spoke with … [Read more...] about New Technologies in Hot Runner Systems
Foundational Lean Tools
By Jon Kantola, project manager, RobbJack Corporation A few simple Lean tools build a foundation for sustained Lean improvement. Surprisingly, Lean Manufacturing attempts fail an estimated 70% to 90% of the time, even when organizations have the best intentions when it is implemented. Companies that succeed with Lean realize that it requires a long-term effort at culture … [Read more...] about Foundational Lean Tools
Marketing Virtually in a Contemporary World
by Lara Copeland, writer, The American Mold Builder For much of history, sales and marketing efforts in the moldmaking industry have been slim and primitive in nature. A great deal of the networking was intimate and nearby, perhaps conducted on the golf course or in restaurants. But that landscape has evolved over the last 20 years, and the COVID-19 pandemic was just the … [Read more...] about Marketing Virtually in a Contemporary World
New Mentorship Series Impacts Emerging Leaders
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Although many up-and-coming leaders have a desire to learn from those who have come before them, accessing tribal knowledge from industry executives continues to be a challenge for next-generation employees, particularly in mold manufacturing. Between generational gaps, differences in communication, the lack of … [Read more...] about New Mentorship Series Impacts Emerging Leaders
Association News: 2021, Issue 2
The American Mold Builder AMBA Conference 2021 – Registration Open Registration now is open for AMBA Conference 2021 – Connections Reimagined! This year’s theme is designed to foster enriched connectivity within the mold manufacturing community by bringing industry professionals together through the use of fresh perspectives, impactful keynote addresses, reimagined breakout … [Read more...] about Association News: 2021, Issue 2