Every industry has individuals whose leadership, dedication, and service help elevate everyone around them. These are the people who volunteer their time, share their expertise, mentor future leaders, champion industry advancement, and make a lasting impact on the heat treating community. The... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) continued its commitment to advocating and advancing the heat treating industry by hosting a series of technical discussions and Member roundtables during the Nadcap Meeting held June 22–23 in Pittsburgh, PA. The sessions brought together heat treat... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute is now accepting nominations for open positions on its Board of Trustees. There are (4) open seats with three having Members nominated for a second term. Serving on the MTI Board is one of the most rewarding ways Members can give back to the industry while helping... Continue Reading
Throughout American history, every major shift has created two groups of people: those who feared the future and those who prepared for it. The next decade will be no different. Much has been written about declining birth rates, an aging workforce, labor shortages, and slowing population growth.... Continue Reading
Fire events remain one of the most serious risks facing heat treating operations. While many companies invest heavily in prevention, the reality is that fires can still occur due to equipment failures, process deviations, maintenance issues, human error, utility disruptions, or unforeseen... Continue Reading
In today's rapidly changing manufacturing environment, standing still is not an option. New technologies, evolving customer requirements, workforce challenges, energy concerns, quality standards, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the heat treating industry at an unprecedented pace. That's... Continue Reading
As aerospace specifications continue to evolve and audit requirements become increasingly complex, staying informed and connected has never been more important for heat treaters. That's why the Metal Treating Institute's Technical Standards Committee is hosting two valuable events during the... Continue Reading
In today's manufacturing environment, employee safety is not just a moral responsibility, it’s a business necessity. With OSHA inspections, customer audits, insurance requirements, and the ongoing challenge of protecting employees from workplace hazards, having well-documented and compliant... Continue Reading
Manufacturing Shows Resilience Amid Challenges Manufacturing employment gains in May: Manufacturing employment stepped up by 7,000 in May after staying the same in April. Meanwhile, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 172,000 in May, coming in above expectations. At the same time, the... Continue Reading
GREAT NEWS! MTI's Wage & Benefit Survey is open for data submissions NOW! With labor being your largest cost on your income statement, MTI's Annual Wage and Benefit Survey Report is the industry's #1 resource for wage and benefit data, for purposes of helping manage labor costs. Watch the... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute hosted its quarterly economic webcast, presented by ITR Economics on May 28. MTI invest $50,000 annually to provide highly accurate forecasting so Members and their employees can have clarity on where the economy and industry is headed. You can click the video in... Continue Reading
A new report examines how organizations are navigating increased AI use, immigration policy and workforce trends. Artificial intelligence (AI) use in the workplace is the top area where employers expect policy and regulatory changes to impact businesses over the next year, according to The... Continue Reading
