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
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
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
“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
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
...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
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
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
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
Some say negotiation is an art. But often it feels like spiritual erosion. What should be a simple matter of mutual agreement instead dissolves into a maddeningly performative exchange where no one says what they mean and everyone suspects they’re being cheated. And the worst part?... Continue Reading
Leaders must be proactive in ensuring they don’t get over-extended and over-exhausted, writes Kathy Oneto, who offers five ways to guard your well-being. The alarm rings at 5 a.m. You jump out of bed to squeeze in a workout before your first meeting at 7. By noon, you’ve... Continue Reading
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes crucial pro-manufacturing provisions that the NAM has long advocated.The NAM says: “This pro-growth legislation preserves crucial tax policies that will enable manufacturers to create jobs,... Continue Reading
