The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for Q4 2024, which illustrates that even with ongoing economic challenges, manufacturers are more optimistic post-election about potential action on expiring tax provisions and efforts to curb the regulatory onslaught. According to the latest reading, 70.9% of respondents are positive about their company’s outlook, up […]
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Hospeco Brands Group executive vice president Bill Hemann will retire on Dec. 31, 2024, but plans to stay on in an advisory capacity to mentor and develop new leadership, share his vast product knowledge, and help ensure the company continues the growth and success it has realized throughout his “remarkable” tenure of 48 years, the […]
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Following comments from President Biden that he will not intervene in the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “Manufacturers call on President Biden to intervene by invoking the Taft-Hartley Act, which will force ports to resume operations while negotiations continue. “There […]
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By Adam Grabowski Director, Global Shop Solutions In the high-stakes world of manufacturing, time isn’t just money – it’s everything. Imagine running a race where every second counts and your competition is constantly breathing down your neck. That’s the magic (or madness) of cycle time. It’s the secret ingredient that transforms a sluggish assembly line […]
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As concerns mount about a potential work stoppage around Canada’s rail network that affects the entire North American manufacturing supply chain, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “North American manufacturing supply chains depend on functioning rail links. If rail traffic grinds to a halt, businesses and families across […]
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Following President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “President Biden took office amid a global crisis—a pandemic of historic proportion. Beginning with the early days of his transition, manufacturers were proud to continue working with the White House as our country mobilized […]
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Jobs, innovation, investments in America all at risk if tax provisions expire at the end of 2025 The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the second quarter of 2024, which highlights the immediate need for Congress to take action to prevent tax increases that will limit the industry’s ability to create […]
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By Adam Grabowski Director, Global Shop Solutions The world of modern manufacturing holds no room for error. Competition is fierce, margins are razor-thin, every process matters, every second counts, and every piece of data can have the potential to make or break your business. Accuracy is king, efficiency is queen, and with customers demanding faster […]
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By Bob Lawrence Given that industrial brushes are ubiquitous in numerous industries, from automotive and aerospace to robotics, automation and food processing, it’s not surprising that its market share is enormous in the multi-billion dollar global brush industry. In a 2022 analysis by India-based Maximize Market Research, it was reported that the global industrial brush […]
Read MoreBy Bob Lawrence Given that industrial brushes are ubiquitous in numerous industries, from automotive and aerospace to robotics, automation and food processing, it’s not surprising that its market share is enormous in the multi-billion dollar global brush industry. In a 2022 analysis by India-based Maximize Market Research, it was reported that the global industrial brush […]
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