KOMO Machine Inc. recently hosted ten (10) field technicians from throughout the country at their Annual Training Session for KOMO Certified Field Service Technicians. Training was held September 9-11, 2013 at KOMO’s Manufacturing and Corporate Headquarters in Lakewood, NJ. The primary focus of this year’s training was the IndraMotion MTX control offered by Bosch Rexroth […]
The AP reported that analysts are convinced rising mortgage rates will not derail the housing recovery because consumers who have been delaying home purchases are now anxious to proceed in order to avoid higher rates in the future. Even though “the jump in rates should test the strength of the recovery, analysts foresee stable sales […]
As part of the second-annual Manufacturing Day (October 4, 2013), NAM reported that more than 800 manufacturers across the nation opened their doors and shared the innovative and advanced operations that make manufacturing among the most rewarding career options available. Tripling in size since last year’s inaugural event, Manufacturing Day offered students and members of the […]
NAM Board-Level Group Unites Best and Brightest Manufacturing Minds on Building a 21st-Century Workforce Caterpillar Chairman and CEO and National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board Chair Doug Oberhelman announced the formation of a task force of business and manufacturing leaders that will tackle the workforce challenges hampering the continued growth of American manufacturing competitiveness in […]
The Chicago Daily Herald reports on the “Manufacture Your Future” exhibit being held at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Illinois. Students “met local manufacturing leaders” and also were able “to tour local manufacturing facilities.” Junior Caroline Beavan said, “I really liked (the exhibit) because you get a feel for all the different jobs, […]
The National Association of Manufacturers announced that it has “launched the Manufacturers’ Center for Legal Action, an effort to significantly amplify the voice of manufacturers in the courts on behalf of the 12 million men and women who make things in the United States. The Manufacturers’ Center for Legal Action will strategically engage in litigation as […]
The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded last month at its fastest pace in almost 2-1/2 years, an industry report showed on Tuesday. The Commerce Department’s construction spending report, which had been expected at 10 a.m. EST, was delayed due to the government’s partial shutdown. READ MORE
New! Live Music! Tickets Still Available! Email: susan@awfs.org Event Information / Registration SoCal friends…are you attending the Young Furniture Associates (YFA) main event auction on Saturday, September 28 at the Anaheim Hilton? Enjoy a great dinner and bid on fantastic furniture at amazingly low prices – all proceeds go to the City of Hope Cancer Center, […]
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On its website, WWJ-TV Detroit reports eight community colleges in Michigan have received a nearly $25 million grant from the “Department of Labor in order to coordinate training for manufacturing jobs.” Macomb Community College President Jim Jacobs said his college will use “9.6 million dollars of the grant to train students in machining, welding and production […]
