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Employee Ownership Could Help Solve a Manufacturing Crisis

Even small shops with 15 employees or fewer could be good candidates for the succession planning approach. American manufacturing faces mounting challenges. In the wake of the pandemic and with new waves of disruption from tariffs, supply chains are more fragile than ever, and workforce shortages... Continue Reading

MTI Service, Leadership, and Commercial Heat Treater of the Year Award Nominations NOW OPEN

The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 MTI Awards! Each year, MTI honors the outstanding individuals and companies who raise the bar in leadership, innovation, and service to the heat treating industry. This is your opportunity to... Continue Reading

MTI Board Nominations NOW OPEN

Do you know someone, or are you ready, to help shape the future of the heat treating industry? The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is now accepting nominations for the open seats on the Board of Trustees! Serving on the MTI Board is a powerful opportunity to lead industry initiatives,... Continue Reading

MTI Launches NEW Monthly Webcast with Dr. Rick Marks

Studies have shown that employees are not leaving their companies or their job…they are leaving their boss. MTI wants to change that trend in the heat treating industry. The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is excited to announce the launch of a powerful, new, monthly webcast series... Continue Reading

MTI Opens Data Submission for Annual Wage and Benefit Survey

As a plant manager or HR leader in the commercial heat treating industry, you know that labor costs are among your largest expenses, and that keeping skilled employees on board is more challenging than ever. To help you tackle these issues, the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) invites you to... Continue Reading

NAM Update: Tax Bill, Cybersecurity, & Nuclear Power

Senate Releases Tax Bill The Senate Finance Committee yesterday released draft text of the tax sections of the reconciliation bill, preserving most of the pro-growth tax provisions that manufacturers—and the NAM—have long advocated. What’s in it: The bill reflects the... Continue Reading

Industry 4.0 Isn’t Quite So Sexy Anymore

“Future technology” is settling into “current technology” with Rockwell’s annual smart manufacturing report. The GenAI hype bubble has finally burst and it’s back to business as usual—worrying about paying out ransomware demands, finding the right... Continue Reading

MTI Fall Meeting Hotel Block & Registration Opens June 16

Get ready for an unforgettable fusion of industry insight and Napa Valley charm—MTI’s 2025 Fall Meeting is set to take place September 22–24, 2025, at the stunning Meritage Resort in Napa Valley, CA! Why You Can't Miss It 1. Learn, Connect & Grow Kick things off on... Continue Reading

MTI Launches “Jobs of Tomorrow” Social Media Campaign

...Through Members to Help Members Attract the Next Generation of Heat Treating Talent The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) officially launched its Jobs of Tomorrow campaign in late 2024—an exciting initiative aimed at helping heat treating companies attract, inspire, and recruit the... Continue Reading

Unlocking Super Performance Through Gemba Walks

True clarity comes from directly engaging with the shop floor, where value creation coexists with real challenges. I recently visited a very large and complex manufacturing operation struggling to produce enough material to meet demand. On paper, there seemed little room left for improvement.... Continue Reading

MTI Statement of Limited Liability: The Power of Protection

In today’s litigious business climate, it’s critically important for a heat treating company to include the Metal Treating Institute’s Statement of Limited Liability in your terms and conditions. MTI’s Statement of Limited Liability is a long-standing copyrighted... Continue Reading

Turning Supply Chain Uncertainty Into Opportunity

The modern supply chain faces constant upheaval. Geopolitical tensions, resource scarcity, and climate events are the new normal. Moving beyond reactive measures, forward-thinking leaders must embrace uncertainty as an opportunity. What began as pandemic-related “temporary”... Continue Reading