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
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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
A Strategic Outlook: Elevating the AMBA’s Emerging Leadership
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA As the average age of moldmaking professionals continues to rise, succession planning is becoming an increasingly important consideration for every business owner. These concerns – combined with the shrinking access to skilled labor – have led to significant efforts in cultivating and encouraging emerging … [Read more...] about A Strategic Outlook: Elevating the AMBA’s Emerging Leadership
AMBA’s Emerging Leaders Explore Leadership Principles and Management Styles at Inaugural Retreat
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Unlike seasoned industry executives, today’s next-generation leaders don’t yet have the same experience and intuition needed to provide effective direction and support to the rest of their teams; yet, there is a need to advance and elevate them, especially as more senior executives exit the workforce. This need … [Read more...] about AMBA’s Emerging Leaders Explore Leadership Principles and Management Styles at Inaugural Retreat
Industry Leader shares key Insights
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association On July 28, 2022, Ashleigh Walters, CEO at Onex, Inc., joined over 40 young professionals and emerging leaders on camera to kick off the AMBA’s newest virtual series for its Emerging Leaders Network, “Perspectives from the Top.” This five-part series, offered to AMBA’s Emerging … [Read more...] about Industry Leader shares key Insights
Interviewing is Step Two in Workforce Development
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder Those in the manufacturing industry know that it’s important to always have options – especially in a world where the Great Resignation still is occuring. For the most part, members of the American Mold Builders Association follow that rule. In fact, 58% of AMBA members are actively seeking potential employees at all … [Read more...] about Interviewing is Step Two in Workforce Development