MMT Blog
Estate Tax Planning: The Time Is Now
Another benefit of executing an estate tax/business succession plan, which is often overlooked, is the level of asset protection it can provide.
Read MoreHow to Deal with Graphite Dust, Part 1
A review of the characteristics and considerations when handling graphite dust.
Read MoreFive Principles that Drive Mold Maintenance Efficiency
Individuals from companies that have embraced systemized mold maintenance share their stories.
Read MoreHelp Customers Gain Control of Mold and Part Quality
Take a closer look at a very important, and often overlooked, piece of auxiliary equipment that affects mold and part quality—the hot runner temperature controller.
Read MoreComputers/Electronics and Medical
Computers/Electronics Industries in Early Recovery and Medical Equipment Output Accelerates
Read MoreCutting Tool Refinements Improve Production Levels, Tool Life and Tooling Costs
A roundtable of cutting tool technology suppliers give their input on common cutting tool challenges, trends and solutions for today’s mold manufacturers.
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1st Quarter Indicators Portend Continued Growth for New Molds
A wise economist once said, “Predictions are difficult to make, especially about the future.” But as any shop owner/manager knows, it is impossible to run a business without them.
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A Changing Industry, A Changing World
At last week’s AMBA convention, Laurie Harbour opened her presentation with one of my favorite takeaways: “The industry and world are changing, and we have to change with it.” Throughout her discussion, she shared invaluable advice on a number of topics vital to running a smooth mold manufacturing facility—examining process flow throughout the shop, program management, capacity constraints, cross-training employees and value-stream mapping.
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Be a Mold Builder of the Year
Over 15 years of attending AMBA conventions and other events, I’ve met many industry leaders. For me, this image tells a great story. At the center is Ralph Oswald, CEO of Chicago Mold Engineering. In his hands is the AMBA’S top award to an individual, the 2012 Mold Builder of the Year award, sponsored by Progressive Components. Behind him you can see the reflection of a room full of his peers, all in a standing ovation for Mr.
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Connect, Source and Collaborate
Sounds like the theme of our amerimold co-location with the NTMA Purchasing Fair and our kick-off keynote with Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative.
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Summer School!
Todd and Kevin Finley at a recent AMBA convention.Last week at the AMBA convention I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Finley, who will start his second year at the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University this fall and is also the son of Commercial Tool & Die, Inc. president—and newly elected AMBA president—Todd Finley, about some workforce development issue.
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A Grand Old Time in Grand Rapids
Not only was the AMBA convention a great learning and sharing opportunity, it was a blast ... with both old and new industry friends!
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