A recurring topic for our newsletter has been the need to fill skilled job vacancies. In an IndustryWeek post recently, Mark Rayfield, CEO of Saint-Gobain North America, shared his views on how manufacturers may be able to fill those openings. We couldn’t agree … Read more
Indicators Manufacturing is the lifeblood of Agracel. We monitor a number of industry indicators that measure the health of the industry. This year has provided some of the most uncertain times many of us have ever experienced. We cling to the hope that … Read more
We all have so much to be thankful for! Sending you and your family a harvest of blessings this Thanksgiving.
Over the past several weeks we have shared articles about the value of vocational education in high schools and the value of community colleges in preparing students for a career in manufacturing. Another tool is the focus of this week’s Inside Our Industry: … Read more
Thomas Insights recently posted an analysis of trade data and insights into the future of the manufacturing sector. As the article noted, “Imports fluctuate. The manufacturing industry is well aware of this fact. However, 2020 has taken everyone by surprise. Imports into the … Read more
Election Day 2020 – Have You Voted Yet? We strive to keep our Inside Our Industry ezine focused on the manufacturing industry which is the core of our development business. But, this week, we would like to use this opportunity to encourage everyone … Read more
A couple weeks ago we shared an article on how community colleges can prepare workers for a career in manufacturing. This week we are sharing a great example of how one Indiana high school is doing the same thing. It’s a great story! … Read more
With the increasing production expansion and availability of electric vehicles (EVs), we anticipate many changes in manufacturing processes over the next decade. The Center for American Progress recently posted an extensive report on the expansion of electric vehicles and how federal policies can … Read more
We have long been proponents of community colleges and especially their role in preparing students for vocational careers. With estimates of some 2.4 million manufacturing jobs going unfilled over the next decade, now is the time to get workers prepared with the necessary … Read more
As you may know, we at Agracel have been primarily working remotely since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. A few colleagues come into the office a few hours every day, while others come in a few days each week. Regular company-wide and … Read more