MMT Blog

Regulations 12 May 2016

VIDEO: Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Manufacturing

Gardner Business Media's new summer intern, Hannah Coombs--who is no stranger to the world of manufacturing, being the daughter of Ray Coombs, president of MMT's 2014 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Westminster Tool of Plainfield, Connecticut--covered the film festival gala for the second annual video competition hosted by the Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA) when she hit the red carpet.

Regulations 12 May 2016

Film Festival Awards

The Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA) hosted its second annual video competition this month highlighting manufacturing careers and pathways to better educate students, teachers and families about the industry.

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11 May 2016

And the Winner Is ...

Ah, you don’t think I’m going to spill the beans on who our 2016 Leadtime Leader is, do you? Nice try, all! If you want to know you have to come join us at our annual Amerimold Expo, which will be held June 15-16 in Novi, Michigan.

Workforce Development 9 May 2016

From Marines to Manufacturers, Ready to Work

I know from personal experience early in my post-university years that veterans of our military often do not have enough highly-sought-after skills to find a good job once they are honorably discharged. Introducing Workshops for Warriors.

6 May 2016

Caught on Camera

Video is a powerful tool. Oftentimes, watching something can have a much stronger impact than reading it. That applies to what mold manufacturers do in their shops every day. What have you caught on camera worth sharing? Here are some shops taking advantage of video to tell their stories.

amerimold 4 May 2016

Leading Your Industry: Chicago AMBA Sets the Pace

Today, I’m writing about leading our industry and how the AMBA’s Chicago Chapter continues to set the pace as it works to engage the next generation of makers.

Business Strategy 2 May 2016

Leading Your Business with Cadence

What is the cadence of your leadership within your company? AMBA President Troy Nix posed that question in his keynote presentation at the recent AMBA Chicago Supplier Night.