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What You Need to Do to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Equipment Loan
A financing relationship is a two-way street. Make potential lending partners comfortable supporting your company’s growth by being able to clearly and concisely explain how a piece of machinery – or machines – will improve productivity and profitability.
App Keeps Non-Desk Employees in the Loop
More than 1.7 billion people – 80% of the world’s workforce – have jobs that don’t involve sitting at a desk. The Beekeeper platform ensures companies effectively communicate with employees who aren’t otherwise connected on email or company devices.
What You Should Know About Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation
With interest rates at an all-time low, the idea of buying new equipment is tempting. In addition, purchasing new equipment can also help you reduce your company’s potential tax burden for tax year 2020.
A Tale of Two Growth Strategies
A small Ohio company outpaces its market with new expertise and a new compensation system.
MxD Launches Hiring Guide for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
A ground-breaking report focuses on training tomorrow’s workforce today, specifically highlighting three job positions in cybersecurity.
Registration Open for Virtual Die Casting Congress & Tabletop
NADCA’s event takes place Oct. 20-22, with options to virtually attend more than 25 sessions and 50+ exhibits or exhibits only.
Taking Stock: A Brief History of Metal Manufacturing’s Response to COVID-19
Despite what news reports would have you believe, the outlook isn’t all gloom and doom. Armed with funds from new federal loan programs, companies bought or refinanced equipment and consolidated debt to serve expanding markets and/or new business generated by reconfiguring supply lines.
Partnering for a New and Stronger Tomorrow
When the pandemic hit, many companies used the downtime to make data-driven automation, process, and employee training improvements. As global supply chains reconfigure, those investments are paying off.
Survey: Manufacturers Expect Recovery in 2021
Respondents from the National Tooling & Machining Association and Precision Metalforming Association indicate more federal loan programs are needed.
NIMS Celebrates 25th Year with Training Solutions, Free Employer Tool
Along with new Smart Standards, Smart Training Principles, and Smart Performance Measures –– the three main pillars of its framework –– NIMS has a free evaluation survey on its website to help employers assess their own on the job training programs.
Solving & Evolving With An Unflappable Mindset
Modeling deeply intentional and thoughtful leadership, the CEO of a machining company equips his team mentally and digitally to muscle through myriad obstacles –– and emerge victorious for their customers and themselves.
