Maintenance & Management News
President Obama announces expansion of Skills for America's Future initative
President Obama plans to expand Skills for America's Future program, which puts an emphasis on developing workers for the manufacturing industry as well as helping companies struggling during hard... » more
Spanish company proposes to build headquarters in Ames
Laboratorias Hipra, a company that makes animal vaccines, has proposed to build a 90 million-dollar headquarters building in Ames, Iowa. » more
Toyota plant up and running in U.S.
Toyota has reopened their plant in Buffalo, WV making engines and transmissions. » more
OSHA renews strategic partnership to reduce injuries, lost work time at Ford Motor Co. auto plants
Partnership includes UAW, ACH and MIOSHA in partnership with OSHA, Department of Labor » more
Chairman, directors elected for CSIA
A new chairman and three directors have been announced by the Control System Integrators Association. » more
Website to share news, activities of House Manufacturing Caucus
The bipartisan House Manufacturing Congressional Caucus has launched a website to keep the public up to date on its activity and debates. » more
Siemens Industry Inc. names new president of Drive Technology division
Industry veteran Doug Keith has been promoted to lead Siemens Industry's Drive Technologies Division » more
Manufacturers struggling to find qualified plant workers
Even with unemployment near 9%, manufacturers are struggling to find enough skilled workers to meet modest job growth. » more
National manufacturing survey finds two-thirds intend to raise prices over next six months
Number planning price increases nearly doubles from six months ago as raw material and energy prices cause worry » more
Earthquake batters manufacturing industries
Japan’s earthquake and tsunami also wreaked havoc on a broad swath of manufacturing facilities in the Tohoku region, one of Japan’s industrial hubs. » more
SME Education Foundation joins Automation Federation
The Automation Federation welcomes the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation as its newest member. » more
Japan crisis could squeeze world auto production
Thousands of cars washed away; fears raised about supply chain » more
Idling Japanese auto plants could affect North America production
Japanese automakers idled more plants for at least the next few days as businesses voluntarily limited electricity consumption and supply chains were disrupted in the wake of Friday's earthquake and... » more
Tsunami may slow production at Chattanooga Komatsu plant
It will take ‘a miracle’ for unfolding events not to create problems for Komatsu, according to local plant chief » more
ATS survey underscores critical need for skilled workers at U.S. factories as baby boomers retire
Manufacturing executives estimate retiring workers will cost their companies an average of $43 million each year over the next five years and that training budgets aren’t sufficient. » more
OSHA focuses on work safety during North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
Awareness about the importance of preventing work injuries and illnesses presented by OSHA during North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week » more
January 2011 manufacturing technology consumption
Often considered a reliable leading economic indicator as manufacturing industries, U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $371.41 million in January of 2011, up 188% compared to last... » more
AME Manufacturing Excellence Award applications
The AME Manufacturing Excellence Award recognizes North American manufacturing plants (or sites) that have demonstrated excellence in their operations at the annual AME International Excellence... » more
Kaydon Bearings plant manager earns S.C. honor
Al Hubbard, Kaydon Bearings’ plant manager in Sumter, S.C., was named an Ambassador for Economic Development for leading the facility through a period of growth, his effors to bring a third facility... » more
AMT elects 2011-2012 officers, directors
'We expect to see the support generated for manufacturing in the U.S. increase," said new association chairman, Eugene Haffely, PE. » more
President Obama announces expansion of Skills for America's Future initativePresident Obama plans to expand Skills for America's Future program, which puts an emphasis on developing workers for the manufacturing industry as well as helping companies struggling during hard... » more
Spanish company proposes to build headquarters in AmesLaboratorias Hipra, a company that makes animal vaccines, has proposed to build a 90 million-dollar headquarters building in Ames, Iowa. » more
Toyota plant up and running in U.S.Toyota has reopened their plant in Buffalo, WV making engines and transmissions. » more
OSHA renews strategic partnership to reduce injuries, lost work time at Ford Motor Co. auto plantsPartnership includes UAW, ACH and MIOSHA in partnership with OSHA, Department of Labor » more
Delivering savings through energy monitoring
Energy efficiency is a critical issue for plant managers, so suppliers are working hard to come up with new ways to deliver solutions and strategies that are easy to implement and deliver a return on... » more
Energy efficiency is a critical issue for plant managers, so suppliers are working hard to come up with new ways to deliver solutions and strategies that are easy to implement and deliver a return on... » more
Chairman, directors elected for CSIA A new chairman and three directors have been announced by the Control System Integrators Association. » more
Website to share news, activities of House Manufacturing CaucusThe bipartisan House Manufacturing Congressional Caucus has launched a website to keep the public up to date on its activity and debates. » more
Rising labor costs in China may cause manufacturers to return to U.S.
Reinvestment during the next five years could usher in a ‘manufacturing renaissance’ as the U.S. becomes a low-cost country among developed nations. » more
Reinvestment during the next five years could usher in a ‘manufacturing renaissance’ as the U.S. becomes a low-cost country among developed nations. » more
Siemens Industry Inc. names new president of Drive Technology divisionIndustry veteran Doug Keith has been promoted to lead Siemens Industry's Drive Technologies Division » more
Manufacturers struggling to find qualified plant workersEven with unemployment near 9%, manufacturers are struggling to find enough skilled workers to meet modest job growth. » more
National manufacturing survey finds two-thirds intend to raise prices over next six monthsNumber planning price increases nearly doubles from six months ago as raw material and energy prices cause worry » more
Wika starts Six Sigma and Green Belt workforce training
After 10 years as a LeanSigma manufacturing company, Wika Instrument Corporation (Wika) is introducing Six Sigma and Green Belt training to its workforce. » more
After 10 years as a LeanSigma manufacturing company, Wika Instrument Corporation (Wika) is introducing Six Sigma and Green Belt training to its workforce. » more
Earthquake batters manufacturing industriesJapan’s earthquake and tsunami also wreaked havoc on a broad swath of manufacturing facilities in the Tohoku region, one of Japan’s industrial hubs. » more
SME Education Foundation joins Automation FederationThe Automation Federation welcomes the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation as its newest member. » more
Japan crisis could squeeze world auto productionThousands of cars washed away; fears raised about supply chain » more
Idling Japanese auto plants could affect North America productionJapanese automakers idled more plants for at least the next few days as businesses voluntarily limited electricity consumption and supply chains were disrupted in the wake of Friday's earthquake and... » more
Tsunami may slow production at Chattanooga Komatsu plantIt will take ‘a miracle’ for unfolding events not to create problems for Komatsu, according to local plant chief » more
ATS survey underscores critical need for skilled workers at U.S. factories as baby boomers retireManufacturing executives estimate retiring workers will cost their companies an average of $43 million each year over the next five years and that training budgets aren’t sufficient. » more
OSHA focuses on work safety during North American Occupational Safety and Health WeekAwareness about the importance of preventing work injuries and illnesses presented by OSHA during North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week » more
January 2011 manufacturing technology consumption Often considered a reliable leading economic indicator as manufacturing industries, U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $371.41 million in January of 2011, up 188% compared to last... » more
Union members accept labor contract in Kansas City
Union members at the Harley-Davidson Inc. plant in Kansas City have accepted a labor contract that keeps the work at their factory but will result in the loss of many jobs. » more
Union members at the Harley-Davidson Inc. plant in Kansas City have accepted a labor contract that keeps the work at their factory but will result in the loss of many jobs. » more
AME Manufacturing Excellence Award applicationsThe AME Manufacturing Excellence Award recognizes North American manufacturing plants (or sites) that have demonstrated excellence in their operations at the annual AME International Excellence... » more
Kaydon Bearings plant manager earns S.C. honorAl Hubbard, Kaydon Bearings’ plant manager in Sumter, S.C., was named an Ambassador for Economic Development for leading the facility through a period of growth, his effors to bring a third facility... » more
AMT elects 2011-2012 officers, directors'We expect to see the support generated for manufacturing in the U.S. increase," said new association chairman, Eugene Haffely, PE. » more
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