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Registration NOW OPEN for Hotel & Attendees for Furnaces North America 2024

Furnaces North America 2024 (FNA 2024), produced by the Metal Treating Institute, in collaboration with Heat Treat Today as its exclusive media partner, stands as the epitome of heat treating gatherings in North America every other year. Its attraction lies in drawing a diverse and influential... Continue Reading

MTI Regulatory Impact Task Force Digging Into Air Quality and Decarbonization

Following the live webcast on California's Air Quality Standards and Federal Decarbonization Rules, the newly established MTI Regulatory Impact Task Force quickly became active in May. In April, Task Force Chair Michael Mouilleseaux of Erie Steel, along with Heather Falcone from... Continue Reading

MTI 2024 Spring Meeting a Huge Success

The MTI 2024 Spring Meeting in Orlando, FL, was nothing short of thrilling, drawing members from across North America for three days of dynamic discussions, insightful content, and collaborative learning. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated, contributing to the vibrant... Continue Reading

GenAI Misconceptions Impacting Supply Chain Talent

Gartner survey found that emphasis on labor cost reductions risks is unrealistic and alienates the workforce. A new survey from Gartner concludes that supply chain executives may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative... Continue Reading

How Jackson Upskills the Entire Organization Through Business Fluency

Jackson’s learning and development drives business fluency and clarity across the org chart. There are many nuances to the business strategy and organizational functions within Jackson National Life Insurance Company, a retirement services provider and one of the largest retail annuity... Continue Reading

From Hire to Inspire: Getting—and Keeping—Gen Z in Manufacturing

Gen Z workers say they’re open to jobs in manufacturing. But getting them to take these jobs, engage, and stay will mean changing a work environment long optimized for machines, not people. In some respects, the US manufacturing sector would seem to be in better shape than it’s been... Continue Reading

Generation Exhausted: The Midlife Sleep Crisis

A new study warns of a generational decline in midlife sleep quality. A study analyzing self-reported sleep data for approximately 200,000 Americans has revealed that roughly four in ten midlife adults are missing out on the sleep they need to function at their best. Whether they have trouble... Continue Reading

Is Your Intellectual Property Under Attack?

While cybercrime grabs most of the headlines lately, counterfeiting and other forms of IP infringement continue to strike manufacturers. Cybercriminals aren’t the only thieves with their eyes on manufacturers, only the most recent. Hypertherm Associates recently chalked up a big... Continue Reading

Outfit Your Warehouse for an Aging Workforce

Warehouses and DCs are getting older, and it’s not just the physical buildings. According to NIH, the share of workers over age 60 has doubled in the past two decades. This “grey growth” trend includes the transportation and material moving segment, where percentages of... Continue Reading

NEWS RELEASE - Metal Treating Institute Meets on Decarbonization, Air Quality and Technical Specs

April has been an eventful and enlightening month for the Metal Treating Institute (MTI), focusing on pivotal issues like decarbonization, air quality, and aerospace technical specifications—each significantly influencing the heat treating industry. On April 3rd, MTI held a regional... Continue Reading

MTI’s Jobs of Tomorrow Launching This Summer

The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is making significant strides with its Jobs of Tomorrow Workforce Development campaign, now rapidly gaining momentum. The initiative's cornerstone, a 6-episode docuseries crafted by MTI's Jobs of Tomorrow Task Force, is nearing completion, and the team is... Continue Reading

Hot Inflation Report Derails Case for Fed’s June Rate Cut

Consumer prices rose 3.5% in March and underlying price pressures remained strong. The consumer price index accelerated at a faster-than-expected pace in March, pushing inflation higher and likely dashing hopes that the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates anytime soon. The CPI,... Continue Reading