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September 21,
2021 17
MMA today released the following statement from in response to conference committee adoption of a conference report for the General Omnibus Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, which includes significant funding to train and upskill workers for in-demand jobs.
September 16,
2021 80
MMA recently conducted a survey of MMA Industry Members to ensure that we are evolving and growing to maintain our core mission. The findings of the survey validate current strategies and set a path for future growth aligned with member needs.
September 14,
2021 180
Interview with SME Education Foundation Vice President Robert Luce
September 14,
2021 202
Interview with Omega Castings Inc. President Brett Cutshall
September 10,
2021 86
President Biden is calling on OSHA to impose workplace safety rules mandating employers to require their employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or be tested weekly.
August 30,
2021 160
Everyone knows about the pink elephant in the room; the change your company needs to address but no one is ready to talk about it.
August 25,
2021 229
Several federal unemployment programs end which signals an end to what has become a major impediment to the return of the full workforce in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and a potential opportunity for Michigan manufacturers looking to hire.
August 20,
2021 459
ROSS Controls has weathered many storms in its first century, including a substantial investment and the unknown bottom resulting from the pandemic created significant concern. They immediately reacted to keep their company moving forward.
August 20,
2021 257
Eagle Technologies is helping manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0 with advanced technologies such as RPA, big data, systems integration and more. The company specializes in developing and delivering all-in-one solutions for automated manufacturing production and testing.
August 19,
2021 590
A number of challenges exacerbated by the pandemic have made this issue worse. Now manufacturers are faced with two critical questions: What are young people looking for in a manufacturing career and how do we recruit them?
July 28,
2021 728
For many manufacturers, however, the desire and willingness to train is not the issue. It’s the budget.
You don’t have to wait to ramp your budget back up to launch great training. Here are a few approaches you can implement immediately.
July 20,
2021 504
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law an important component of MMA’s efforts to get Michiganders back to work.
July 15,
2021 631
MMA has helped deliver a solution to the acute need for manufacturing talent. Learn how a $6 million appropriation will create opportunities to boost your company’s talent pipeline and improve the image of manufacturing careers.
July 8,
2021 389
Growth, surplus and savings are always a good thing. But the prospect of “maintaining” in this difficult economic climate may lead to a pleasant discovery: maintaining your roof — your building’s largest asset — can lead to cost savings, which is a valued interest to all manufacturing businesses.
July 7,
2021 302
After six years of leading the MMA Board through various challenges and opportunities, Bill Henderson, President of Aircraft Precision Products Inc., completed his service and turned the gavel over to Jeff Daniel, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of PVS Chemicals Inc.
July 6,
2021 1596
Major technology breakthroughs are no longer just the stuff of startups in Silicon Valley, Boston or The Research Triangle. Today, technological innovation is happening in every front office and shop floor, and the Industry 4.0 revolution is underway.
July 6,
2021 627
Interview with Fishman Stewart's Patent Attorney, Litigator, Intellectual Property Specialist and Founding Member Michael B. Stewart.
July 6,
2021 484
Remora is a Detroit-based startup pioneering a technology that could quite literally save the world by capturing nearly all CO2 emissions from vehicle tailpipes to be sold to companies concrete makers and greenhouses.
July 6,
2021 574
Cyber security has become a major concern not just for large corporations that handle macro amounts of consumer data, like banks and health care providers, but for manufacturers as well.
June 24,
2021 459
MMA is calling for action to address Michigan’s talent crisis, a primary barrier to future growth and competitiveness. If our economy is to fire on all cylinders, we must have policies that get people back to work.
June 22,
2021 414
MIOSHA officially rescinded the existing COVID-19 Emergency Workplace Rules and replaced them with a new standard for health care employers that is in alignment with the federal OSHA Emergency standard for health care settings.
June 15,
2021 583
Based in Grand Rapids, Cascade specializes in large-part plastic injection molding and has grown to include 15 facilities, 97 presses and more than 1 million-square-feet of manufacturing space since it was founded by Fred Keller in 1973.
June 15,
2021 396
Energy usage is a significant piece of the operational budget but most companies don't know where to start when it comes to cost savings. Enstar has been helping manufacturing clients save money on energy costs since 1996.
June 8,
2021 418
Michigan is large manufacturing state, ranking 3rd in manufacturing output as percentage of GDP, fourth in manufacturing employment, and number one in auto manufacturing strength, and according to Business Facilities, 16th annual State Rankings Report. Michigan has more work to do
June 8,
2021 711
Michigan’s manufacturing legacy is an advantage but the state is locked in a high-stakes competition on a global scale, not only competing with other states to attract and keep vibrant manufacturers with high-paying jobs but also with countries all over the world.
June 8,
2021 387
MMA released the following statement from MMA President & CEO John J. Walsh in support of Governor Whitmer’s proposal to expand funding for early education.
June 8,
2021 616
Interview with Mercantile Bank of Michigan Chief Lending Officer Mark Augustyn
June 8,
2021 472
Interview with Quality Assured Plastics President Annette Crandall.
June 2,
2021 574
Starting and owning a manufacturing business is no small feat. MEDC’s International Trade program helps businesses tap into a wealth of resources and support to expand into foreign markets and export products around the world, all while continuing to grow and prosper in Michigan.
April 26,
2021 630
While manufacturers recognize Industry 4.0 will have a significant impact in the coming years, many are struggling to identify appropriate opportunities for implementation or access the required technologies.
April 26,
2021 761
For employees that have become comfortable working from home on a full-time or part-time basis, the return to the office may cause anxiety and disruption. Reboarding will be crucial to keep from losing your “hard-won” talent as they transition back to in-person work.
April 26,
2021 1045
Interview with Nordic Hot Tubs Inc. President Pete Westfall.
April 26,
2021 729
Interview with Miller Canfield CEO Megan Norris.
April 26,
2021 793
In the unfortunate event of a worker getting injured on the job, that is where insurance providers like the MTMIC will step in to provide critical support to the worker and the employer.
April 26,
2021 511
Grand Rapids-based Firstronic thinks big — really big. So big, in fact, that the company ultimately hopes to change the entire ecosystem for electronics manufacturing services (EMS).
April 26,
2021 655
A successful transition increases revenue, cuts costs and boosts customer satisfaction. It also frees up critical resources. Get five tips which are key to pulling off a successful transition.
April 26,
2021 995
Family-owned manufacturing leaders share their advice for what to do — and what not to do — to ensure a transition free from internal strife.
April 22,
2021 745
The interdependencies of worldwide supply chains in every sector and industry have come under sharp scrutiny lately with logistics and supply chains being re-evaluated through the lens of real-time data and analytics and more.
April 15,
2021 613
COVID-19 case rates are increasing rapidly in Michigan, presenting ongoing personal and professional challenges for us all. As an industry that has led the way as one of the safest workplaces, manufacturing must continue to lead the way.
April 15,
2021 633
The COVID-19 crisis not only increased employees’ concerns about their health and finances — it also highlighted some distinct vulnerabilities such as employees feeling they didn’t have enough disability coverage to protect themselves or their families.
April 14,
2021 693
Governor Whitmer extended the Emergency COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules until October 2020 and MIOSHA released the first draft of permanent COVID-19 workplace safety rules.
April 14,
2021 560
Selling your small business may not have been your focus in 2020 and may not be your focus in 2021. With an economy in flux and public health at the forefront of every decision, you may be simply focused on keeping your businesses — and yourself — healthy.
April 5,
2021 766
Interview with The Luminous Group President Murray Sittsamer
April 2,
2021 1488
Interview with Lomar Machine & Tool Company Founder and CEO James Geisman
April 1,
2021 581
MMA has helped ease environmental clean-up and industrial waste headaches for members thanks to their long-time partnership with Heritage-Crystal Clean (HCC), the second largest parts cleaning and industrial waste services provider in the U.S
April 1,
2021 770
eMatrix was born as an idea between four partners to solve what they saw as a major deficiency in the battery production industry – no custom battery packaging.
March 25,
2021 726
The MIOSHA Part 505 Coronavirus Disease Advisory Committee will meet twice weekly over the next two weeks and time is dedicated at the end of each meeting to hear from stakeholders directly impacted by workplace safety rules.
March 25,
2021 970
Intellectual Property is the intersection of engineering and law where patent attorneys identify, secure and advance the creative works of innovators. Typical tools include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and know how.
March 24,
2021 593
Planning is underway for the 2021 MFG Operations Conference, which will bring together manufacturers with operational issue specialists to tackle operational roadblocks and leap forward on industry trends.
March 17,
2021 1065
MMA is seeking your feedback to prepare for the upcoming MFG Operations Conference.
March 4,
2021 553
The importance of vaccination for Michigan’s manufacturing recovery.
March 4,
2021 1087
In the world of metal fabrication, Jedco occupies a unique place as an innovator. Considered one of the foremost problem solvers in the metalworking field, they are known as the place to go when customers have a challenging project.
March 3,
2021 769
Throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic, as manufacturers sought solutions for staying open and keeping their employees safe, MMA members were assured in the fact that their MetLife rates would remain affordable.
March 3,
2021 849
MMA’s Government Affairs team is focused on helping to move manufacturing forward as normalcy is slowly but surely returning in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Learn how MMA is driving manufacturing growth and investment.
March 3,
2021 1230
Manufacturers are leading Michigan’s return to a robust economy with a safe, healthy, confident and economically secure workforce. Learn how MMA continues to support Michigan’s largest and most impactful industry and our members.
February 16,
2021 904
Traditional ways of recruiting have changed during the pandemic. Learn about three recent trends and use these best practices established by employers of choice to help you get the talent you need.
February 3,
2021 656
MMA CEO & President John Walsh announced a number of exciting changes MMA is making to provide even greater value to our members and the manufacturing industry as a whole.
January 28,
2021 547
A pandemic-ravaged year reveals innovation, resilience and perseverance as evidence by the outstanding accomplishments of the 2020 MFG Excellence Awards Winners.
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