National Association of Manufacturers

MSA Safety Elects Steve Blanco CEO as Part of Planned Management Succession; Nish Vartanian to Retire

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.

Key Points: 
  • His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.
  • Mr. Vartanian announced his retirement and Steve's election this afternoon at a planned meeting of the company's global leadership team.
  • On his retirement plans, Mr. Vartanian, 64, a 39-year veteran of MSA, said he intends to continue his service on the MSA Board.
  • Additional Background on Steve Blanco:
    Prior to joining MSA, Mr. Blanco worked for Eaton Corporation, a global and diversified power management company.

Corporate Alignment with Climate Goals Under Scrutiny: LyondellBasell & Bayer demonstrate good practice

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Chemical giant LyondellBasell (LYB) has emerged as an example of better practice in this field by proactively addressing concerns over misaligned industry affiliations.

Key Points: 
  • Chemical giant LyondellBasell (LYB) has emerged as an example of better practice in this field by proactively addressing concerns over misaligned industry affiliations.
  • The company's Climate Advocacy Report , released in May 2023, evaluates its memberships in key trade associations, categorising each based on alignment with climate policy positions.
  • Another example of good practice is provided by Bayer’s (BAY) Industry Association Climate Review (2023) which assesses 63 associations.
  • As the world grapples with climate challenges, the time for blurred communication is long gone, and corporate leaders should be clear about their climate transition pathway.

BASF opens the door for career paths in modern manufacturing with new apprenticeship opportunities

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Among the new BASF sites welcoming apprentices in 2023 are Port Arthur, TX; Pasadena, TX; Malcom, IA; Southfield, MI; and Research Triangle Park, NC.

Key Points: 
  • Among the new BASF sites welcoming apprentices in 2023 are Port Arthur, TX; Pasadena, TX; Malcom, IA; Southfield, MI; and Research Triangle Park, NC.
  • “The manufacturing industry depends on well-trained employees to help drive our businesses as well as economic growth in the communities in which we live and work.
  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, participants will have the skills and credentials needed to launch their careers in manufacturing.
  • “BASF’s apprenticeship program gave me great insight into manufacturing and provided me the opportunity to connect in-class learning with my job responsibilities,” said Samuel Blackwell, a Tennessee-based graduate of BASF’s apprenticeship program.

Conveyer Announces AI-Powered Policy Dashboard, Streamlining Regulatory Compliance for Businesses

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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“Today, we’re leveling the playing field by empowering both decision makers and frontline teams to self-serve accurate and actionable policy insights.

Key Points: 
  • “Today, we’re leveling the playing field by empowering both decision makers and frontline teams to self-serve accurate and actionable policy insights.
  • Auto-generated FAQs, with Q&A pairs automatically derived from regulatory topics to support teams, enrich the user experience, and enable rapid compliance.
  • According to the National Association of Manufacturers , the average U.S. business pays almost $10,000 per employee to manage regulatory compliance.
  • The Conveyer Policy Dashboard lets organizations slash the cost of compliance, unlock new efficiencies, and mitigate business risks.

Bank of America Partners with INROADS to Prepare Charlotte Students Early for Success in the Finance Industry

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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Bank of America and INROADS have partnered to address this crisis through the College Links program.

Key Points: 
  • Bank of America and INROADS have partnered to address this crisis through the College Links program.
  • INROADS College Links, a college and career readiness program, offers mentorship, professional development, and educational resources, fostering a path to academic achievement and future career success.
  • Charlotte, NC, has a thriving economic landscape with leadership and job opportunities in government, finance, and healthcare.
  • The program will give Charlotte's underrepresented high school students a competitive advantage to secure a career in these fields.

Manufacturing Day 2023 – See Who’s Hiring

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Rootstock Software, a recognized leader in the Manufacturing Cloud ERP space, is honoring National Manufacturing Day by highlighting the career opportunities across its mid-market manufacturing customers to help them attract the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Rootstock Software, a recognized leader in the Manufacturing Cloud ERP space, is honoring National Manufacturing Day by highlighting the career opportunities across its mid-market manufacturing customers to help them attract the next generation of manufacturing professionals.
  • National Manufacturing Day, an initiative created by The Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers, is designed to raise awareness for the modern manufacturing job market and the opportunities available for the next generation of workers.
  • Celebrated annually on the first Friday of October (this year on October 6), Manufacturing Day typically features a variety of events and initiatives to showcase modern manufacturing careers and how the industry has evolved over the years.
  • To check out manufacturing career opportunities, visit Rootstock’s Manufacturing Appreciation Day webpage: https://clouderp.rootstock.com/manufacturing-day-open-careers

Cornerstone Building Brands Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2023

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (“Cornerstone Building Brands”), the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America by sales, announced plans to celebrate National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) across its North American facilities.

Key Points: 
  • Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (“Cornerstone Building Brands”), the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America by sales, announced plans to celebrate National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) across its North American facilities.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “At Cornerstone Building Brands our people are the difference, dedicated to understanding and delivering on our customers’ needs by embodying a culture grounded in customer-centricity, interconnectedness and continuous improvement,” said Rose Lee, president and CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands.
  • At its more than 170 locations, Cornerstone Building Brands is recognizing team members throughout October by hosting team building and employee appreciation events, celebrating the work team members do every day as critical members of the manufacturing industry.
  • To learn more about Manufacturing Day at Cornerstone Building Brands, visit cornerstonebuildingbrands.com/mfgday .

Centrus Begins Enrichment Operations in Ohio

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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PIKETON, Ohio, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Centrus Energy announced that it has begun enrichment operations at its High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) facility in Piketon, Ohio, and expects to begin withdrawing HALEU product later this month.  It is the only NRC-licensed HALEU facility in the United States and the first new U.S.-owned, U.S.-technology uranium enrichment plant to begin production since 1954.  

Key Points: 
  • PIKETON, Ohio, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Centrus Energy announced that it has begun enrichment operations at its High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) facility in Piketon, Ohio, and expects to begin withdrawing HALEU product later this month.
  • It is the only NRC-licensed HALEU facility in the United States and the first new U.S.-owned, U.S.-technology uranium enrichment plant to begin production since 1954.
  • The capacity of the 16-centrifuge cascade is modest – about 900 kilograms of HALEU per year – but with sufficient funding and offtake commitments, Centrus could significantly expand production.
  • With appropriate support, Centrus could add a second HALEU cascade six months later and subsequent cascades every two months after that.

ETQ Celebrates its Quality Champions on National Manufacturing Day

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon , today recognizes National Manufacturing Day 2023, in recognition of its customers and all manufacturers committed to creating quality products and economic drivers in the U.S. and around the world.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon , today recognizes National Manufacturing Day 2023, in recognition of its customers and all manufacturers committed to creating quality products and economic drivers in the U.S. and around the world.
  • "Manufacturing Day is a time to celebrate the businesses and individuals – from the warehouse worker to engineers, designers, project managers and transportation providers – who bring products we rely on to life," said Vick Vaishnavi, CEO, ETQ.
  • Manufacturing Day was created by the Manufacturing Institute , a nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, and later declared a national holiday by former President Barack Obama.
  • Celebrated on the first Friday of October, Manufacturing Day is now recognized by U.S. manufacturing associations, educational programs, the U.S. Department of Commerce and other industry groups.

ETQ Celebrates its Quality Champions on National Manufacturing Day

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon , today recognizes National Manufacturing Day 2023, in recognition of its customers and all manufacturers committed to creating quality products and economic drivers in the U.S. and around the world.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon , today recognizes National Manufacturing Day 2023, in recognition of its customers and all manufacturers committed to creating quality products and economic drivers in the U.S. and around the world.
  • "Manufacturing Day is a time to celebrate the businesses and individuals – from the warehouse worker to engineers, designers, project managers and transportation providers – who bring products we rely on to life," said Vick Vaishnavi, CEO, ETQ.
  • Manufacturing Day was created by the Manufacturing Institute , a nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, and later declared a national holiday by former President Barack Obama.
  • Celebrated on the first Friday of October, Manufacturing Day is now recognized by U.S. manufacturing associations, educational programs, the U.S. Department of Commerce and other industry groups.