Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET, the NAM will host a special webinar—updating you on the provisions of the CARES Act and how to utilize them to strengthen your business during the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s still time to register: please RSVP now to receive registration details. The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, is […]
Small Manufacturers Think Big about Partnerships During COVID-19 How SME’s are teaming up with public research universities and MEP centers to boost innovation capacity. The U.S. manufacturing industry has lost a staggering 5 million jobs and thousands of manufacturing establishments over the past two decades, according to a report from MForesight. Stalled manufacturing productivity growth […]
The work to make manufacturing thrive is far from over. Thankfully, millions across America have faith they can make it happen. Steve Minter May 06, 2020 Editor’s Note: Part of an ongoing series celebrating IndustryWeek’s 50th anniversary. This article appeared in the January/February issue of IndustryWeek. When I became editor of IndustryWeek in early 2009, […]
OSHA is committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces during these unprecedented times. Click here to read the official OSHA Guidelines for Manufacturing Industry Workforce. Encourage workers to report any safety and health concerns. For more information, visit www.osha.gov/coronavirus or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742). OSHA issues alerts to draw attention to […]
As the United States continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) has identified hundreds of U.S. manufacturers available to produce needed medical equipment. Click here for full article.
From face shields to hand sanitizer, chemical makers are using tech to quickly produce COVID-19 necessities. Click here to view the full article from Industry Week.
The Southern California chapter of the Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM) recently held their annual holiday party and meeting. In lieu of a gift exchange, SWM members contributed tool donations which will become part of the Prize package for students in SkillsUSA California State Cabinetmaking and Introductory woodworking competitions. SkillsUSA is one of the largest […]
Do you read the NAM (National Association of Manufacturers) “Monday Economic Report”? It’s a valuable economic indicator for manufacturing. You can find it on the NAM website here. It’s free to access (you don’t have to be a NAM member) and a great item to add to your weekly reading list. Below is the Jan […]
originally posted on www.manufacturing.net September U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $176.5 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report (CTMR) collaboration, was up 4.6% from August’s total and up 7.7% from September 2013. These […]
AWFS is launching a campaign entitled, “Meet the New Face of Manufacturing,” an endeavor to dispel outdated myths about jobs in manufacturing and attract more young people to the industry. The roll-out of the campaign is a 4-color poster with an edgy flair, showcasing young industry professionals who represent various careers in wood manufacturing. The […]
