By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, 54% of manufacturers surveyed in the AMBA 2025 Business Forecast Report reported they anticipated or realized reshoring of business, demonstrating the positive effect that even limited tariffs have had on business over the last few years (Chart 1). As the Trump … [Read more...] about Quoting Increases for US Mold Builders; Workforce Challenges Loom
2025 Issue 2
The Evolving Landscape of the Modern Sales Process
By Keith Bradt, owner and business development director, Kallan Sales Development Manufacturers today are in a period of rapid innovation relative to how many of their organizational groups operate. They are leveraging advancements in technologies to influence their manufacturing strategies – driving more efficient methods and allowing them to remain competitive in the … [Read more...] about The Evolving Landscape of the Modern Sales Process
Technical Focus: Mold Polishing
A look at the key roles of mold polishing through services, tools and equipment that deliver finishing processes to enhance the visual appearance and functionality of molded parts. Alliance Specialties Corp.847.487.1945www.alliancelasersales.com Alliance Specialties, a second-generation, family-owned business in Wauconda, Illinois, has been servicing the moldmaking … [Read more...] about Technical Focus: Mold Polishing
Part One: Women in the Mold Building C-Suite
By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder The number of women in the executive ranks in mold building is on the rise. Why do women choose an executive career in mold building and what kind of background is good preparation for this type of professional role? American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) members include many successful, respected women in mold building … [Read more...] about Part One: Women in the Mold Building C-Suite
Balancing Competing Priorities – Training, Profitability and More
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA As the industry knows, developing its workforce continues to be a major priority for US mold manufacturers. This need is why the AMBA has launched initiatives like its Emerging Leaders Network, which prioritizes the connection of up-and-coming leaders and their personal and professional growth. But companies … [Read more...] about Balancing Competing Priorities – Training, Profitability and More
Protecting Manufacturers from Digital Disruption
By Tom Wojcinski, principal, and Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, partner, Wipfli While talking with a group of manufacturers, one asked if there was anything it could do to ensure its operations are not hacked. But, of course, there is no way that’s possible, especially in today’s connected manufacturing environment. Even if a company disconnected everything from the … [Read more...] about Protecting Manufacturers from Digital Disruption