Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures

IMEC and IMA release the Skilled to Build Grant Program for Community Colleges to Help Develop the Future Illinois Manufacturing Workforce

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

 PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With missions to drive productivity and competitiveness for Illinois manufacturer, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) Education Foundation announced the Skilled to Build grant program. IMEC and IMA designed this grant program to engage community college faculty to advance the understanding and the application of innovative workforce solutions for Illinois small and mid-sized manufacturers (defined as 500 employees or less).  Funding is available for up to $50,000 per project.

Key Points: 
  • The Skilled to Build grant program is an opportunity for community colleges to assist in creating solutions that impact the Illinois manufacturing workforce.
  • PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With missions to drive productivity and competitiveness for Illinois manufacturer, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) Education Foundation announced the Skilled to Build grant program.
  • The Skilled to Build grant will bring the innovation and collaboration needed to ignite manufacturing excellence in communities across the state."
  • The Skilled to Build grant is an opportunity to continue to position community colleges to teach the skills required for the next generation of manufacturing employees.

IMEC Funds Scholarly Research Grant for Illinois Faculty Members

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Illinois, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MEC, the Illinois affiliate of the U.S Commerce NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network, has begun accepting applications for the Future of Illinois Manufacturing Grant Program.

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  • Illinois, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MEC, the Illinois affiliate of the U.S Commerce NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network, has begun accepting applications for the Future of Illinois Manufacturing Grant Program.
  • The idea for this grant began with IMEC and Future iQ's recently published Future of Illinois Manufacturing report.
  • "This grant offers a unique opportunity for faculty members in our community to apply their skill and knowledge to the betterment of Illinois' manufacturing sector.
  • Funding is available to faculty members at any university or community college in the state of Illinois, no matter their discipline.

IMEC Launches "Grow Your Future" Initiative for Illinois Manufacturers

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Monday, February 14, 2022

PEORIA, Ill., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IMEC, the Illinois affiliate of the U.S Commerce NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network, launched the Grow Your Future Initiative.

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  • PEORIA, Ill., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IMEC, the Illinois affiliate of the U.S Commerce NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network, launched the Grow Your Future Initiative.
  • This initiative provides Illinois' small and mid-sized manufacturers the with tools, trainings, and assistance to drive growth within their business.
  • These projects were developed based on insights and immediate needs reported from over 3,000 Illinois manufacturers.
  • "Illinois Manufacturers are ready to move forward from the disruptions of the last 2 years and emerge more competitive.

Kitchen Magic, a Family-Owned Kitchen Remodeling Firm, Helps Reforest Nearly 5,000 Trees

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

NAZARETH, Pa., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kitchen Magic, a family-owned and operated kitchen remodeling company, has helped to reforest nearly 5,000 trees.

Key Points: 
  • NAZARETH, Pa., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kitchen Magic, a family-owned and operated kitchen remodeling company, has helped to reforest nearly 5,000 trees.
  • The campaign begins with Kitchen Magic donating five trees on behalf of every customer to replenish a forest in need.
  • "We continue to receive positive feedback from our customers regarding the program," says John Lamberti, Director of Marketing, Kitchen Magic.
  • Kitchen Magic is a kitchen remodeling company with headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Nazareth, PA.

Hayward Adding Derek Spearman in New Vice President of US Manufacturing Position

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Friday, January 14, 2022

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (Hayward), global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and technology, announces that Derek Spearman is joining the company as the Vice President of US Manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (Hayward), global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and technology, announces that Derek Spearman is joining the company as the Vice President of US Manufacturing.
  • Hayward is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the rapidly changing manufacturing environment thanks to its great business model and talented management team.
  • Spearman is joining Haywards Global Operations Staff, which is led by Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer Donald Smith.
  • Spearman is joining Hayward after spending four years at Timken Company where he was the Vice President of Lovejoy Incorporated.

POINT Biopharma adds a COO, Further Strengthens Leadership Team, and Announces Additional Board and Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- POINT Biopharma Global Inc. (NASDAQ: PNT) (the “Company” or “POINT”), a company accelerating the discovery, development, and global access to life changing radiopharmaceuticals, today announced changes to its senior leadership team as well as its Board of Directors.

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  • Dr. Robin Hallett, Senior Director, Preclinical Development, has been promoted to Vice President, Discovery and Translational Sciences, effective December 1, 2021.
  • Dr. Sherin Al-Safadi will be joining the Company in the role of Vice President, Medical Affairs, effective December 13, 2021.
  • Jonathan Ross Goodman has been elected Lead Independent Director by the Board of Directors, effective November 22, 2021.
  • I am thrilled to announce the promotion of Justyna to COO, said Dr. Joe McCann, Chief Executive Officer of POINT.

Catapult Systems Announces The Next Industrial Revolution, A Manufacturing Summit

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Catapult, a leading digital solutions and services firm, announced today, The Next Industrial Revolution, a manufacturing summit on September 29, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Catapult, a leading digital solutions and services firm, announced today, The Next Industrial Revolution, a manufacturing summit on September 29, 2021.
  • The summit, a hybrid live and on-demand event, will highlight how technology is disrupting and shaping the future of manufacturing companies.
  • The 90-minute live stream will open with a keynote featuring Greg Vigil, Microsoft's Manufacturing Industry Solution Director.
  • Vigil will explore the future of technology in the manufacturing industry, from mixed reality to AI, and what's coming next.

MAKS Enterprises Ranks No. 563 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 854% Percent

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

563 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

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  • 563 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
  • Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
  • While ranking #563 overall nationally, MAKS came in at #93 within the state of California, #39 in the greater Los Angeles Metropolitan area, and #24 amongst all US Manufacturers.
  • Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million.