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The Illinois Manufacturers' Association has announced the inaugural class for the brand-new Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame who will be honored at a luncheon on June 20 at the Westin Chicago Lombard! Limited tickets and sponsorships are still available! The 2024 Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees are:  Linda McGill-Boasmond: Owner of Cedar Concepts Corporation, the first and only African-American, woman-owned chemical company in the United States. Blouke Carus: A polymath engineer educated at Caltech, he transformed Carus LLC into a global leader. Martin Cooper: An American engineer, he led the Motorola team that developed the first cell phone, placing the first public call from a handheld portable cell phone in 1973. Abraham Lincoln: The first and only U.S. President with a patent, he also signed the Pacific Railway Act. A.E. Staley: Founder of the A. E. STALEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, he created a global agricultural manufacturing company.   Arthur Velasquez,: Founder of Azteca Foods, Inc, Art Velasquez and several business partners created an international food manufacturing company. Cell Phone: Sparking a technological revolution, the creation of the cell phone by Motorola changed communications globally. Cracker Jack: Featuring a recipe of popcorn, peanuts, and molasses, the iconic Cracker Jack was first presented at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Dishwasher: Patented in 1886, the first dishwasher to rely on heat and water pressure was created in Illinois by Josephine Cochrane. Lincoln Logs: A children’s construction toy, The Original Lincoln Logs were invented by John Lloyd Wright and produced by The Red Square Toy Company. Steel Plow: Created by a blacksmith named John Deere, the steel plow was made with cast steel, allowing farmers to cut through heavy soil increasing food production and expanding usable land. Abbott: A global healthcare leader, Abbott was founded in Chicago in 1888 and helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Caterpillar Inc.: An innovative company that helped build America, Caterpillar’s legacy began with the production of a steam tractor in 1890. IMA Founding Members: Founded in 1893, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is the oldest statewide manufacturing trade association in the United States. Knapheide Manufacturing Company: Founded in Quincy in 1848 by Herman Heinrich Knapheide, the company has evolved from making wagons, spokes, and axles to customized truck bodies and truck beds. University of Illinois System: The University of Illinois System (founded as the Illinois Industrial College) fulfills its land-grant mission by providing education and research opportunities to more than 94,000 students. Wrigley Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company: Founded in Chicago in 1891 by William Wrigley Jr. and now part of Mars, it has created some of the most beloved snacks brands in the world.

Happy Manufacturing Day! MFG Day is celebrated on the first Friday of October each year, and it is dedicated to showcasing the significance of modern manufacturing across the U.S. It was established to correct common misconceptions about the industry and to spark interest in manufacturing careers among students, job seekers, and the broader public. On MFG Day, manufacturers nationwide open their doors for tours, demonstrations, and events, offering a behind-the-scenes view of today’s manufacturing. The aim is to show that manufacturing has evolved beyond outdated, manual labor—it’s now a cutting-edge, innovative, and sustainable sector that plays a critical role in our economy. At AMT, we see firsthand how manufacturing strengthens our community, creating well-paying jobs, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth. We’re proud to be part of a region with a long-standing history of manufacturing excellence. Today is about honoring that tradition while looking ahead to the future. As we mark this important day, let’s remember that the true strength of manufacturing lies in its people. By working together, we can build on this foundation and ensure that the Southern Tier remains a hub of innovation and opportunity for years to come.

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In 3 weeks, it's going to be Day 2 of IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show !!! Come take a sneak peek with me, and see where you'll find myself and the team at MTDCNC - North America! Tuesday September 10th 2024 we're talking live streams we're talking HAINBUCH America we're talking IBARMIA we're talking Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. we're talking Muratec America, Inc. we're talking Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc. we're talking JTEKT North America Corporation And of course we're talking all the coverage of all things exclusive to IMTS. Whether you're using this so you can find us on the day of at the booth, or you're not able to make it, and this is a guide of what we're covering during the event, either way, I'm excited, I know Tony Gunn is excited, so are Meaghan Ziemba and Ana Fernanda Melendez and I know my man Eddie Saunders Jr will be driving that hype train right there with all of us at MTDCNC, and all of you are cordially invited to follow along, drool with us, laugh with us, and hey, maybe even cry with us. It's OK to cry if it's too awesome right? Right?!? Helllooooooo..... Bueller??? More Info: https://lnkd.in/gDMrbtWT #cncmachining #continuousimprovement #manufacturing #growthmindset #turningandearning #machineshoplife

Throwing it back to March 21, 1923, when history was made! 🎉✨ IDS celebrates the production of the 1 millionth Buick, marking a milestone in automotive excellence. #ThrowbackThursday #BuickHistory #MilestoneMoment #IDSQuality #TrustInQuality #QualityLiaison #QualityControl #AutomotiveIndustry #Automotive #AutomotiveExcellence #Manufacturing #IDS #Integritydrivensolutions

❤️ Industry health 💰 Labour rates 🚗 ICE vs EVs 👩🔧 Skills shortage and apprentices Absorbing watch in the auditorium of the MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, as the Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket REPXPERT Conference welcomed industry professionals to the stage to discuss some of the key topics facing our industry. Andy Savva PgDip CAE EngTech FIMI, Matt Cleevely AAE MIMI, Tim Benson FIMI, Dean Lomas 💯Creating The Independent Future and Matthew Wiseman all shared plenty of real-world insights and even engaged in a little healthy debate too! Were you there? What did you think? #PMF #Schaeffler #REPXPERT #garage #motorfactor #automotiveaftermarket

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Looking forward to the #industry40 pitch session and other great content at the Michigan Manufacturers Association Ops Conference! #manufacturing #manufacturingexcellence #operations #mmaoperations

I just saw the data call for our logistics innovation competition. Amongst the topics: Advanced Manufacturing, reducing dependency on traditional supply chains, and increasing organic manufacturing capability. This reminded me of the submission our high-speed CGOs made in 2020. Now, with the benefit of more experience, there are some things I would recommend changing in the video, but wow - if they weren't already thinking about this stuff! Of course, I'm partial to the deformation processes, but that is another story... 😀 Eric Draudt Justin Pilant Good luck to the entrants! #LogisticsInnovation #SupplyChainRevolution #AdvancedManufacturing #InnovationInAction #SupplyChainTransformation #MilitaryInnovation #TechForward #DefenseTech #ProcessImprovement #FutureOfLogistics #HighSpeedOps #ManufacturingExcellence #SupplyChainOptimization #Manufacturing #DefenseIndustrialBase #DefenseProductionAct

As the 25th Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium happening on March 7, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan approaches we are fondly looking back on just a few of the amazing, insightful, and knowledgeable sponsors, speakers, and attendees who have graced us with their presence at past Auto Symposiums! Do you recognize anyone? The Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium is a yearly event bringing together business owners, senior management, and decision-makers from all tiers of the automotive industry. This premier automotive suppliers event provides the most up-to-date industry forecasts, latest issues, and trends with opportunities to network and learn from others in the increasingly challenging and ever-changing industry of automotive. This year’s Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium will explore ways in which businesses in the automotive space are keeping the momentum while adapting to change, bringing innovative strategies to realign businesses with the new realities of the automotive sector. It’s no longer just about what you produce; it’s about how you produce it. This even isn’t possible without YOU! Reserve your seats today and share this post with your networks! Reserve your seats here: https://lnkd.in/gyPWfTyK This event is proudly supported by Title Sponsor: Plante Moran Moran Along with ArtiFlex Manufacturing, LLC, Bluewater Hayes Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., S&P Global, Morrison Industrial Equipment, The Right Place, Inc. Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, Warner Norcross + Judd and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation #michiganauto #automotive #oemsupplier #networking #gvsu