Marketing

Pandemic, labor and productivity needs are drivers for automation

More than a third of manufacturers say the Covid-19 pandemic is a catalyst for increasing automation, and additional drivers for adding and expanding automation include the need for increased productivity and a shortage of skilled workers, according to a new survey from MC Machinery of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Reshoring up in 2020

Despite COVID, reshoring is up in 2020 and by year’s end total numbers should top more than a million jobs coming back to the U.S. in the last decade, according to a new report from the Reshoring Initiative.

Eriez executive announces retirement

Charlie Ingram, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Eriez Manufacturing, plans to retire at the end of the year.

Seco Tools LLC promotes David Sonner

TROY, Mich. — To help develop and drive the North American sales strategy, Seco Tools has promoted David Sonner to be the new Eastern Zone Manager, effective beginning of May, 2020.

Starrag USA names Elena Schmidt-Schmiedebach marketing lead North America

Starrag USA is very pleased to announce that Elena Schmidt-Schmiedebach has joined the team as the new marketing lead North America.

relayr enters into a strategic partnership with MAKE UK

Industrial internet of things (IIoT) specialist relayr has entered into a strategic partnership with trade association MAKE UK, champions of the U.K. manufacturing industry. The partnership will focus on how the implementation of IIoT pay-per-use models can transform the U.K. manufacturing industry, future-proofing businesses and empowering them to embrace industry 4.0.

Michael Smith joins Magnetic Specialties

Magnetic Specialties Inc., Telford, Pennsylvania, announces the addition of Michael K. Smith as business development manager.

USCTI Fall 2019 Meeting: The Millennial and The Mentor

Terry Iverson, author of Finding America's Greatest Champion, discusses manufacturing careers with a millennial who attended the Fall 2019 meeting of the United States Cutting Tool Institute. Terry, who has been involved in manufacturing since 1980, serves as president and CEO of Iverson & Co., a machine tool distributorship and rebuilder in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Among the goals for his book, which was published in 2018, Terry set out to help the industry address the shortage of skilled labor. In his words:

Bart Carter joins Abrasive Technology's leadership team

Abrasive Technology announces it has increased the strength of its leadership team. Bart Carter has joined the company and will be responsible for sales and marketing. He will relocate to Abrasive Technology’s Lewis Center, Ohio, corporate offices.

David Milner joins Wildeck Inc.

Waukesha, WI – Wildeck, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome David Milner as the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.