by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, The American Mold Builder ISO 9001 is the international certification for quality management systems. Available in over 170 countries and built to benefit any size of organization, certification proves that the company has a strong customer focus, motivation, managerial skills and an emphasis on continuous improvement, according … [Read more...] about ISO Certification: What Do Mold Builders Need to Know?
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American Mold Builders Increase Salaries to Remain Competitive Amid Surging US Inflation
by Ian Gjertson, data analyst, AMBA The past two years presented critical challenges and obstructions for manufacturers, including a chaotic supply chain network, labor shortages, the unpredictable global pandemic and the highest United States inflation rate since June of 1982 (7%). The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) recognizes that manufacturing professionals … [Read more...] about American Mold Builders Increase Salaries to Remain Competitive Amid Surging US Inflation
Top 5 Things to Know about No-cost Plant Assessments
by Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder The US Department of Energy, through its Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs), offers no-cost expert assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers. The assessments are conducted by teams at 31 universities around the US and result in reports with detailed recommendations. Here are the top five things to know about this … [Read more...] about Top 5 Things to Know about No-cost Plant Assessments
AMBA Provides Key Shop Rate Data to US Mold Manufacturers
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Earlier this year, the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) surveyed US mold manufacturers on business conditions, key economic indicators, profit and other historic data. At that time, the 110 participating respondents identified three key growing challenges – foreign competition, cost pressure and … [Read more...] about AMBA Provides Key Shop Rate Data to US Mold Manufacturers