By Rachael Pfenninger, Director of Strategic Execution, AMBA In AMBA’s recent 2021 Business Forecast Report, mold manufacturers indicated that, on average, healthcare costs accounted for 20% of total company expenditures. This is shockingly high when compared to recent data from the National Compensation Survey (NCS) program, which reported that healthcare costs constituted an … [Read more...] about Continued Hikes in Healthcare Cost Force Employers to Search for Solutions
2021 Issue 2
Additive Manufacturing Transforms the Tool Shop at Byrne Tool + Design
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, The American Mold Builder Applications for additive manufacturing grow on a daily basis. From custom shoes to complex aerospace applications to medical interventions, new technologies in both machines and materials are expanding the realm of possibility for a process that’s been around for more than three decades, even as its popularity has … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Transforms the Tool Shop at Byrne Tool + Design
Quoting: A Business Improvement Process
By Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer, The American Mold Builder Successful quotes depend on good information and communication, but strategies behind responding to a request for quotation (RFQ) vary. Some companies respond to all requests, others are more selective. Accede Mold & Tool Co., Inc. (Rochester, New York) and Westfall Technik Inc. (Willernie, Minnesota) … [Read more...] about Quoting: A Business Improvement Process
Re-Imagining How the Industry Meets: AMBA Conference 2021
June 22-24, 2021 – Amway Grand Plaza Hotel – Grand Rapids, MI AMBA Conference 2021 will set the industry benchmark for meeting responsibly in a way that brings immense value and opportunity for business growth to its attendees. During this event, connection opportunities will abound for mold manufacturers that are ready to engage with peers and unite as a community to … [Read more...] about Re-Imagining How the Industry Meets: AMBA Conference 2021