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Kosmo Machine invests $1 million, expands Virginia operations

Kosmo Machine Inc., a full service precision machine shop, will invest $1 million in new equipment to increase production capacity at its manufacturing operation in Henrico County, Virginia. The expansion is expected to create 36 new jobs. The ISO 9001:2015-certified company specializes in CNC milling and turning, EDM, and custom welding processes. The expansion is expected to create 36 new jobs.

Manufacturing job growth: Best and worst U.S. counties reported

The manufacturing industry has created nearly 500,000 new jobs in the last 6 years, but some places have experienced better job growth than others. Headlight Data has just released its annual rankings of the fastest-growing US counties in manufacturing. Recently released data show that manufacturing job creation in 2016 across counties in the US varied from a high of 3,600 in Jefferson County, KY to a loss of 19,000 jobs in Harris County, TX.

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Contrary to some politically motivated hyperbole, manufacturing is alive and well in the United States. While it is true there are far fewer manufacturing jobs in America, there are multiple reasons for that—it's not solely about manufacturers seeking cheaper labor overseas. Automation has also played a significant role, and at the same time has triggered a whole host of manufacturing jobs that are attracting employees with advanced degrees.

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Kito Americas Inc. promotes key personnel

Carlo Lonardi, president and CEO of Kito Americas Inc., Manheim, Pa., and executive officer of Kito Corp., Yamanashi, Japan, announced the promotions of key personnel as the company continues to build <img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." />its Kito Americas corporate structure.<img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." /><img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." /><img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." /><img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." />

Machine Tool Bids: Ready to auction your used machine?

"When preparing a used machine for auction, there is always important information you should include," writes digital marketplace Machine Tool Bids. "By informing potential buyers about your machine, you will help make the sales process go more smoothly." Machine Tool Bids lists a number of things a seller should provide: machine hours; materials worked; current photos and videos; included options or accessories; machine specifications; and the seller's ability to load the machine.

Editorial: "Filling a STEM worker shortage" in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Primetals Technology USA manufacturing support manager Jim Laliberte have co-authored a plea to Massachusetts manufacturers to hire at least one high school student for a paid STEM internship. "Companies with a STEM intern program can nurture a strong pipeline of skilled talent, one that can fill critical job openings," they write in the Worchester Telegram. At Primetals, student interns learn how to operate CNC machines and are taught safety protocols and quality standards. "We need more companies to join us," they write.