MMA News | Services

Forklift and MEWP Operator Training Programs Reinforce Safety Standards

April 30, 2025 475

Based in Grand Rapids, TrainMOR provides industrial truck operator training and mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) training, both online and in person. The training helps businesses comply with ANSI and OSHA standards. In addition to the fact that training is required for safety, TrainMOR’s solutions supplement onboarding processes and boost, refresh and modernize operator training.
MMA Solutions for Success: Praeco Skills

February 14, 2025 1112

Attracting and retaining talent is an ongoing challenge in the industry, and Praeco Skills Founder Ryan Pohl and Talent Development Manager Steve Heethuis have dedicated the past 25 years of their careers seeking solutions.
The Power of Strategic Partnership - Duratrack Case Study Part 1

October 16, 2024 1156

Chatfield Global LLC wrote a four-part case study series highlighting the array of work they have done with Duratrack, a client of theirs in the metal fabrication industry.
Understanding How to Maximize Employee Care within the Manufacturing Industry

October 4, 2024 982

For more than two decades, MetLife’s annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study (EBTS) has tracked important shifts in the workplace, employment relationships, workers’ holistic well-being and best practices for benefits programs. In 2023, MetLife’s EBTS study noted the concept of Employee Care, a holistic approach to care that prioritizes the wellbeing of employees across the whole employee experience.
Twin Health’s Diabetes Remission Program

October 4, 2024 1782

In an era where technology is transforming health care, Twin Health stands at the forefront with its innovative Whole Body Digital Twin™ technology. Twin Health is a medical research and technology solutions developer founded in 2018. The organization has demonstrated success in diabetes remission and Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan is involved in the pilot to find innovative ways to reduce pharmacy costs and deliver long-term positive results for members managing diabetes.
Webinar: Data Breach - Strategies to Mitigate and Transfer Risk

October 4, 2024 835

Ransomware and other cyber-security threats uniquely expose manufacturers to business interruption, including loss of business proprietary information, costly incident response processes, reputational damage and even legal action. MMA member Clark Hill provides strategies to mitigate and handle risks associated with these threats.
Crystal Clean: Parts Cleaning and Waste Services

July 26, 2024 2131

Every manufacturing business needs environmental services, such as waste disposal, oil collection, drain cleaning, incidental cleanup and more. Taking the time to find multiple vendors to address each need can be time-consuming and costly— especially for small businesses. MMA partner Crystal Clean has supported Michigan manufacturers for more than 25 years with comprehensive environmental solutions — for which members receive an exclusive 25 percent discount.
MIOSHA Inspection Reminders

June 20, 2024 2250

MIOSHA is actively conducting field inspections with a fresh team of enforcement officers. Now is the time to revisit and update your safety programs, ensure your employees training is current and check for any missing protocols due to new equipment or staffing changes.
Michigan Cybersecurity Initiative

May 22, 2024 2747

To help MMA members identify risks, enhance their cybersecurity, and protect the future of their businesses, General Agency Company has partnered with Ann Arbor-based SensCy to provide the Michigan Cybersecurity Initiative, which offers members industry-leading cyber security insurance paired with proactive cyber hygiene.
Approaching Talent Challenges Through a Sustainability Lens

May 21, 2024 2120

To address the talent gap, MMA is taking historic action and making record investments with focus on connecting member needs with training programs and youth pipelines to fill thousands of vacant manufacturing jobs across our entire state.

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