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Metal Treating Institute Hosts Summer Meeting in Niagara Falls
Metal Treating Institute Hosts Summer Meeting in Niagara Falls

The Metal Treating Institute was excited to host members from its Great Lakes, Atlantic Coast, and Canada Chapters in Niagara Falls on July 26 and 27. Members came together for peer networking and to participate in industry discussions on: · MTI’s Jobs of Tomorrow Workforce... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/3/2023


Is Your Supply Chain Susceptible to Forced Labor?
Is Your Supply Chain Susceptible to Forced Labor?

Three action steps you can take now to prevent problems downstream. When munching on a chocolate bar, sipping a cup of coffee, or putting on your cotton shirt, have you ever wondered if your favorite products may involve forced labor? Even when you are eating fruits and vegetables grown in... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/27/2023


MTI Expands YES Management Training Program
MTI Expands YES Management Training Program

Every year, MTI always receives rave reviews from Members on how its annual YES Management Training Program is transforming the lives and abilities of executives in the heat treating industry. Executives in the program bring the incredible methodologies of strategic thinking, operations,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/27/2023


U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps to a Two-Year High as Inflation Eases
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps to a Two-Year High as Inflation Eases

U.S. consumer confidence shot to the highest level in two years this month as inflationary pressures eased and the American economy continued to show resilience in the face of dramatically higher interest rates. The Conference Board, a business research group, said its consumer confidence index... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/27/2023


Demand for Raw Materials and Components Weakened in Europe and North America in June
Demand for Raw Materials and Components Weakened in Europe and North America in June

Asia and India showed greater resilience and stronger purchasing activity, GEP survey shows. The demand for raw materials and components weakened sharply in Europe and North America in June, indicating greater risk to the economy heading into the second half of 2023, according to an analysis... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/20/2023


Federal Cyber Oversight of Critical Infrastructure Is Failing, Report Warns
Federal Cyber Oversight of Critical Infrastructure Is Failing, Report Warns

The system for managing cyber risk is fragmented and confusing, policy group says. The system for managing cyber risk among U.S. critical infrastructure sectors is outdated, cumbersome and risks damaging private-sector cooperation, the successor group to a Congressional commission said in a... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/20/2023


How to Avoid Putting Your Lockout/Tagout Program at Risk
How to Avoid Putting Your Lockout/Tagout Program at Risk

Avoid these four problem areas to keep your workers safe from electrical energy hazards. Thanks to advancements in technology, manufacturers are increasingly using computer-based controls in their equipment and machines. These can be programmed to lock out the machine or equipment. This is... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/20/2023


MTI Launches New Insurance Risk Management Video
MTI Launches New Insurance Risk Management Video

One of the biggest challenges for the heat treating industry is finding business insurance at an affordable rate with quality coverages. Many carriers are canceling coverage for heat treaters, raising rates significantly, or just not offering it. This is due in part, to an insurance company... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/13/2023


‘High Risk, High Reward’: How Leadership Should Embrace AI in the Workforce
‘High Risk, High Reward’: How Leadership Should Embrace AI in the Workforce

Like it or not, artificial intelligence is pushing leadership in a new direction. AI’s influence on humanity and the way we work, has been a hotly debated area of contention for months. To some, the opportunities the AI era will usher in for organizations and workforces will transform... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/13/2023


From Gen Z to C-Suite: an Intergenerational Conversation on Innovation (Part 6 of 6)
From Gen Z to C-Suite: an Intergenerational Conversation on Innovation (Part 6 of 6)

We invited manufacturing leaders and up-and-comers to talk about creating a culture of innovation. Here are the 10 takeaways from that lively Zoom conversation. Just as the doors of Generation Z’s future were flung wide open, the world tap-danced into the abyss. The year was 2020. Gen Zs... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/13/2023


Why Manufacturing is Poised to Attract Gen-Z
Why Manufacturing is Poised to Attract Gen-Z

For decades, encouraged by Hollywood’s exaggerated visuals and storytelling, the American manufacturing industry has been portrayed and accepted as uncool. That’s no longer the case. From my perspective, in 2023, manufacturing is considered the "it" industry, full of thrilling... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/6/2023


Generation Now Leadership: Co-op to Advanced Manufacturing Management in a Decade at Freudenberg-NOK
Generation Now Leadership: Co-op to Advanced Manufacturing Management in a Decade at Freudenberg-NOK

If you start with the right company, you don’t have to job hop to advance your career, says young leader Dan Keys. Name: Dan Keys Age: 32 Company: Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Education: Kettering University Position: Engineering Manager, Digitalization and Advanced... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/6/2023