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
In a time when labor shortages, inflation pressures, and increasing competition for skilled talent continue to challenge heat treat companies, having accurate workforce compensation data has never been more important. That is why the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is encouraging all Member... Continue Reading
It's important for leaders to have an idea of what they're dealing with and know when to step in. 5 Types of Workplace Conflicts Cross-cultural misunderstandings or differences People feeling slighted Bosses overlooking inequity Bad news…breeding bad behavior Competition against... Continue Reading
In every industry, there are moments when business leaders feel like they are driving through fog. Orders fluctuate. Customers slow down. Hiring becomes uncertain. Capital spending gets delayed. Anxiety rises because no one is fully sure what is coming next. Click the video to the right to see a... Continue Reading
