By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder Roger Fox Named 2024 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year “I want to thank everyone at Accede – we won this together!” said Roger Fox, president, Accede Mold & Tool, Co, Inc. The AMBA Mold Builder of the Year Award, sponsored by Progressive Components, was created to recognize outstanding contributions as an industry … [Read more...] about AMBA Presents Three Distinguished Awards in Michigan
Leadership
Creativity over Capital Expenditures at Byrne Tool + Design
By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder Byrne Tool + Design recently hosted an AMBA plant tour of the company’s Rockford, Michigan, operation, during which the manufacturer discussed and demonstrated an array of business practices to leverage creativity – as opposed to spending capital – to remain competitive and profitable. For this View from 30, The American Mold … [Read more...] about Creativity over Capital Expenditures at Byrne Tool + Design
AMBA Paves Path for Emerging Leadership in US Manufacturing
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In 2018, AMBA launched the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network, a program that provides professional development opportunities to innovative, creative and dedicated young professionals from across all AMBA member companies. These up-and-coming individuals come from all over the country and all areas of business and are … [Read more...] about AMBA Paves Path for Emerging Leadership in US Manufacturing
Booklist: Put On Your Oxygen Mask First
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, The American Mold Builder I’ve been on enough planes at this point in my life that the safety presentation prior to takeoff is a little like Charlie Brown’s teacher: “Wah wah wah wah wah…” I’m not the only one with this attention-span problem, which is why the Southwest flight attendants sometimes add sarcasm and humor to their … [Read more...] about Booklist: Put On Your Oxygen Mask First
AMBA Delivers Power – Packed Conference in Michigan
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) delivered a power-packed three-day conference in early March, where attendees – engaged, elevated and evolved – in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by listening to inspiring keynote speakers, collaborating at roundtable discussions with peers, actively listening at breakout sessions and … [Read more...] about AMBA Delivers Power – Packed Conference in Michigan
We Already Are Leaders
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, The American Mold Builder In 2000, a movie was released that didn’t have much of an impact on theater audiences, despite its lineup of “name-brand” young actors. Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Ben Affleck and Scott Caan had leading roles in a film called Boiler Room, a crime drama centered around a brokerage firm that spends more time … [Read more...] about We Already Are Leaders