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
Click to download the Summer 2020 Development Quarterly newsletter which includes the following: Front Page News – Agracel Transitions Leadership Featured Partner – NCEast Alliance Acquisition Activity – Agracel Acquires Laclede Chain Community Profile – Vicksburg, MS Construction Update – ProAmpac From the … Read more
We are excited to see that Manufacturing Day events are continuing to happen this year! If you visit creatorswanted.org you will find hundreds of events occurring all over the United States, and a few internationally. Manufacturing Day is a great way to learn … Read more
Inland ports are proving to be invaluable in getting containers of products to their end-users as quickly as possible. Railroads, interstates, and airports are key components that add value to the success of inland ports. We anticipate continued growth of inland ports. Front … Read more
Last week we shared the first part of an article that looks at the shortage of skilled trades workers. This week we are posting the rest of the article that looks at solutions that may offer a way to curb that shortage. The … Read more
The shortage of skilled workers is a topic we have long been interested in. Millions of jobs, especially in manufacturing, are going unfilled due to this shortage. What can we, as an industry, do to encourage our young people to pursue manufacturing as … Read more
The headline to this recent Washington Post article caught our eye. If you are in any way tied to the manufacturing sector, you have undoubtedly heard all these myths. Now you can see some of the facts/statistics that prove that these are indeed, … Read more