By Lisa Anderson There is a trifecta of supply chain vulnerabilities, disruptions and risks creating volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) in the business environment. From supply chain vulnerabilities like the ones exposed in the Middle East war to the heightened risks that emerged with Hurricane Helene and the disruptions occurring with labor unrest and […]
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Global Manufacturing Slows Overall But Canada Pushes Into Growth Mode The ISM U.S. Manufacturing PMI held steady at 47.2 percent in September, matching August’s figure and marking the sixth consecutive month of contraction. According to Timothy R. Fiore, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, demand continued to weaken while production showed signs of […]
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From left: Chairman of the Supervisory Board Wolfgang Weber, Member of the Executive Board Ulrich Zahoransky, Ric Nachtmann, Dr Heinrich Sielemann. ZAHORANSKY has realigned Executive Board with Dr.-Ing. Heinrich Sielemann and Ric Nachtmann. On December 1, 2024, Dr.-Ing. Heinrich Sielemann will be appointed to the Executive Board for the Technical Division and Ric Nachtmann will […]
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Boucherie is participating in the 29th edition of the Fakuma trade fair, taking place from October 15-19, 2024, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Fakuma 2024 has established itself as a premier event in Europe for industrial plastics processing, bringing together leading innovators and professionals from across the globe.
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Perlon® has announced changes in management as CEO Florian Kisling has decided to leave the company for personal reasons with immediate effect.
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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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For industries seeking an efficient solution to continuous tufted strip brush production, Borghi’s INFINITY range delivers unmatched performance. Designed for streamlined operation, these machines are engineered to produce brushes with vertical or inclined tufts, accommodating up to 15 rows wide and an infinite length.
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Paul Cosaro Elected Chairman of the Board Five industry veterans have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. The new directors are: Alexander Gransbury, founder and CEO, Dreamfarm; Lauren Greenwood, president, YouCopia Products, Inc.; Henry Liu, president & CEO, Cangshan Cutlery; […]
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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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By Alessandro Acquaderni As the summer season winds down and vacationers return to their routines, the Federation of European Brushware Manufacturers (FEIBP) is offering one more chance to keep that holiday spirit alive. With the 64th FEIBP Congress just a month away, professionals in the brush industry are invited to trade their regular office views […]
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