“Tradition Meets Transformation” by Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton is released with Forbes Books NEW YORK (January 30, 2024) — Tradition Meets Transformation: Leadership Strategies to Revitalize Manufacturing, by Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton, is now available. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Consultants Work to Ensure a Prosperous Future for a Vital Sector
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The Hidden Value of Leadership Development
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Despite the sophistication of the US mold manufacturing industry, many of its executives would not necessarily use the word “sophisticated” to describe themselves in terms of management skill or financial prowess. How is that possible in such a specialized and technical field where companies are handling millions … [Read more...] about The Hidden Value of Leadership Development
AMBA Emerging Leaders Take the Reins in Connecticut
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA On July 19-20, 2023, AMBA convened its first plant tour workshop run entirely by emerging leadership. Sponsored by the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network, this dual plant tour workshop provided all AMBA members with an opportunity to tour two facilities renowned for their workforce development efforts – Wepco Plastics … [Read more...] about AMBA Emerging Leaders Take the Reins in Connecticut
Reimagining Business, Data and More in the US Mold Manufacturing Industry
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA It is difficult for even the most forward-thinking companies to embrace innovation and the ways their companies can be run differently on a continual basis. Regardless of market specialization, workforce size or company capabilities, evaluating opportunities and transforming one’s business model can feel like a … [Read more...] about Reimagining Business, Data and More in the US Mold Manufacturing Industry
Justin McPhee: 2023 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder When Justin McPhee, general manager at Mold Craft, Inc. (dba Westfall Technik), took the microphone to accept the 2023 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year, he said, “Go big or go home! I’m speechless – what a ride it has been! I am blown away by this awesome organization, friends and mentors. But most importantly, I am here … [Read more...] about Justin McPhee: 2023 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year
TK Mold & Engineering, Inc. Named 2023 Tooling Trailblazer of the Year
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder “TK Mold and its employees are a select few who talk the talk and then actually step up, doing exactly what they say they are going to do,” whispered a local business owner to Krista Barr at a community event a few weeks ago. That whisper became a roar when AMBA’s Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award winner was announced … [Read more...] about TK Mold & Engineering, Inc. Named 2023 Tooling Trailblazer of the Year