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Action Machinery Joins Gladwin Machinery Solutions!
Action Machinery is thrilled to announce that Action Machinery has joined the Gladwin Machinery Group, a member of the Vermilion family of companies.
The common goals, values, and culture shared by Gladwin and Action make this partnership a natural fit. While we will continue to provide the technology-based solutions from leading builders that our customers trust, this partnership allows us to significantly expand our offerings, including:
• Forming & Welding Automation
• Quality Used Equipment
• Expanded Inventory of New Equipment
Over the past 32 years, Action Machinery have built a great organization!
Tom and Randy will both remain in our leadership roles at Action. With the added support of Gladwin’s leadership and the talented team at Vermilion, I am confident our business will continue to thrive.
Randy Breitenbach notes “I am excited to start this next chapter and continue our mission of Strengthening American Manufacturing alongside our new partners.”
Contact Action Machinery for information. ◊
Rocky Mountain NTMA Tours EMJD Corporation
The Rocky Mountain NTMA had the pleasure of touring EMJD Corporation. EMJD Corporation is a precision sheet metal fabrication company based in Englewood, Colorado, with a strong legacy spanning over five decades. Founded in 1970 by four friends— Elmer, Marvin, John, and Don—EMJD began as a small contract manufacturer supplying metal parts to a local computer peripherals company. Since then, the company has steadily grown its tec
hnical and manufacturing capabilities to serve a wide array of industries, evolving into a trusted partner for complex fabrication needs.
At its core, EMJD’s mission is simple: “We help exceptional companies make exceptional parts.” This
philosophy is grounded in a commitment to excellence, honesty, integrity, and superior quality—principles the company says have guided its operations for more than 50 years.
Today, EMJD utilizes advanced precision fabrication machinery and technology to deliver reliable sheet metal components, custom assemblies, and finished products that meet stringent customer requirements.
Their work spans many sectors, including aerospace, medical, outdoor, and energy industries, demonstrating flexibility and broad technical expertise.
A defining strength of EMJD is its dedicated team of professionals. Leadership includes President & General Manager Luke Galli, who brings a unique blend of corporate and teaching experience; Jeff Eliason, Head of Engineering with deep technical knowledge; John Underhill, an experienced manufacturing foreman; Robbin Ward, who manages logistics and customer deliveries; and Chris Horst, Vice President leading sales and marketing efforts.
Each team member contributes to EMJD’s culture of craftsmanship, collaboration, and customer service.
EMJD also emphasizes values such as dependability, dignity, dedication, and distinction, which they say drive their work ethic and approach to problemsolving. These values support the company’s ongoing mission to evolve with industry demands and continue producing precision parts that help customers succeed. ◊
Our 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament is teeing off on Friday, August 21, 2026!
Join us at Eaglewood Golf Course & Grill in North Salt Lake, UT for a day of golf that goes beyond the fairway. Every round played directly supports the 2027 Machining Competition.
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Format: 4-Person Scramble (Best Ball) All skill levels welcome!
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JD Machine Corp achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification
JD Machine Corp is pleased to announce there certification to CMMC level 2. JD Machine is a worldclass precision manufacturing company that partners with customers to deliver high-quality machined components, sheet metal parts, assemblies, and supply chain solutions.
Their offering combines strong company culture,
advanced systems, and modern technologies to provide responsive service and dependable products. JD Machine’s capabilities include precision machining and fabrication, CNC milling and turning, sheet metal fabrication, assembly and sub-assembly, parts kitting, and inventory management services such as VMI/ Kanban, all supported by lean principles implemented since 1998.
The company emphasizes operational excellence and a dedicated team to maintain a 99.5% customer quality rating, reduce manufacturing costs, and shorten lead times. Its leadership brings diverse experience and focuses on innovation and strong customer and supplier partnerships.
Core values at JD Machine include hard work, tenacity, respect for everyone, and integrity in all actions. The organization aims to improve the lives of its team members, positively impact its community, and reduce its environmental footprint through continuous improvement and investments in people, systems, equipment, and facilities.
Located in a purpose-built facility in Ogden, Utah, JD Machine’s operations are designed for efficient, high-quality production with environmental awareness and room for future growth. Notable industry awards
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Morse enhances sales team with new hire
CANTON, Ohio – The M. K. Morse Company is excited to announce the hiring of Ivan Robles as Sales Manager, Mexico.
An industrial engineer with more than 12 years of experience in technical sales, commercial support, and team coordination in the metalworking industry, Robles will lead our push to grow market share and customer relationships in Mexico.
With industry experience at companies including distributor MSC Industrial Supply and tool manufacturer Lyndex-Nikken, Robles’ technical knowledge and strategic sales and service approach make him a valued addition to the Morse global sales team.
Ivan’s proven track record of understanding industrial cutting challenges and solutions will be instrumental in supporting Morse customer success through
exceptional service, product quality, and speedy delivery.
“Our robust product lines and attention paid to market needs and opportunities will ensure we see strong demand in Mexico. This, coupled with a high-caliber resource in Ivan, will spark unprecedented growth for Morse in the country,” said Kurt Kocik, Vice President of Global Sales.
For more information, visit mkmorse.com. ◊
EMCO Corporation, a leading provider of precision CNC lathes, milling machines, and advanced machining solutions, announced the opening of its new EMCO Corporation Showroom and Customer Experience Center, reinforcing the company’s longterm commitment to customer engagement, technical collaboration, and manufacturing innovation across
In machine shops across America, there’s a familiar glow in the corner of the quality room: the soft halo of an optical comparator projecting a part’s shadow onto a screen. For decades, that shadow has told the truth. It has validated profiles, confirmed radii, and ensured that Swiss-turned components and milled features met print.
But as manufacturing evolves—becoming faster, more precise, and increasingly digital—so too must the tools we rely on. Few companies understand that better than The L.S. Starrett Company.
Founded in 1880 by Laroy S. Starrett in Athol, Massachusetts, The L.S. Starrett Company was born during a time when American industry was rapidly transforming. Railroads were expanding, factories were modernizing, and precision was becoming the foundation of industrial progress. Laroy Starrett, an inventor and machinist himself, understood something fundamental: progress depends on measurement—and measurement must be trusted.
His early innovations, including improvements to combination squares and precision layout tools, quickly gained popularity among machinists who demanded accuracy they could rely on. From the beginning, Starrett tools were not simply instruments—they were confidence builders. If a dimension checked out on a Starrett tool, you could move forward with certainty.
That philosophy of trust through precision became the backbone of the company.
Over the decades, Starrett expanded far beyond hand tools. As manufacturing technologies evolved—from manual machining to CNC automation, from analog gauges to digital systems—Starrett evolved alongside them. The company developed optical comparators, video-based measurement systems, digital readouts, force measurement systems, and metrology solutions that support industries such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive, defense, and energy.
Yet despite this expansion, the mission has remained remarkably consistent: build tools that work in the real world, in real shops, for real professionals.
Starrett’s longevity is not an accident. Few industrial manufacturers can point to nearly 150 years of continuous operation while maintaining global relevance. That kind of endurance comes from balancing tradition with forwardthinking engineering. It means honoring the machinist who values simplicity and rugged reliability, while also serving the quality engineer who needs digital documentation and advanced imaging.
Today, Starrett operates as a global manufacturer with production and distribution facilities worldwide, but its identity remains rooted in precision craftsmanship and customer trust. Whether it’s a hardened steel rule, a micrometer, or a digital metrology system, the brand carries the same promise it did in 1880: accuracy without compromise.
And that legacy is exactly what informs the company’s latest innovations.
Traditional optical comparators rely on projected shadows and mirror systems to enlarge a part’s profile onto a screen. While effective, they can struggle with surface illumination, blind features, engraved markings, and high magnification applications. They’re also large, heavy, and require mirror maintenance to maintain optical integrity.
Starrett’s new digital comparator HDV 250 reimagines that experience—without abandoning the simplicity that made comparators popular in the first place.
Instead of projecting a shadow through a series of mirrors, the system uses a camera and digital readout (DRO) with a crosshair interface. That means:
• Crisp, high-resolution digital imaging
• Dramatically improved surface illumination
• Clear visibility of blind holes and engraved features
• Edge detection capabilities
• Image capture functionality
Applications Engineer David Knicker explains that the surface lighting is dramatically improved over traditional systems, allowing users to clearly define edges and illuminate features that were previously difficult to measure.
One of the intentional design parameters for the new system was compactness. The digital readout sits neatly on top rather than hanging off the side, reducing overall footprint and making the machine ideal for tight quality rooms or crowded shop floors.
It’s also significantly lighter than traditional comparators, allowing safe repositioning when necessary. By eliminating complex mirror assemblies, the system is inherently more robust and requires less maintenance. There are no mirrors to clean and fewer components that require precise optical alignment.
The system is designed to operate directly on the shop floor. The DRO is powder-coated and fully sealed to handle real manufacturing environments. For harsher conditions, a clean air kit can be added to pressurize the enclosure and keep contaminants out.
This flexibility allows manufacturers to place inspection exactly where it makes the most sense—next to a Swiss lathe, in a machining cell, or inside a traditional quality lab.
If you already know how to use a comparator, you can use this system. The workflow remains DRO-based and intuitive. Training time is minimal—often just an hour or two to become fully comfortable with the interface.
In a world where machinists are balancing programming, setups, tooling, and production demands, simplicity matters.
The system supports interchangeable telecentric lenses using Starrett’s existing bayonet design. For shops already using Starrett vision systems, lenses can be shared across platforms.
Magnification ranges roughly from 20X to 130X equivalent depending on configuration. At higher magnifications, digital imaging maintains brightness and clarity without the limitations common in traditional comparator lighting systems.
The new system is positioned squarely within the traditional optical comparator market. Expected to start just under $20,000, it offers modern digital advantages at a comparable investment level.
For shops with aging comparators or those budgeting for new inspection equipment, this presents a natural upgrade path—without stepping into high-end CNC vision system pricing.
Starrett maintains ISO 9001 certification and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for calibration services. Service and support are handled domestically, ensuring customers connect with real engineers and technicians—not outsourced call centers.
For US based manufacturers, rapid response support is available from California-based teams. Calibration services and technical assistance remain core components of Starrett’s value proposition.
For nearly 150 years, Starrett has built tools that become permanent fixtures in shops—tools that last and earn trust.
This new digital comparator HDV 250 reflects that legacy. It preserves the workflow machinists trust while modernizing imaging, durability, and usability for today’s manufacturing demands.
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Strategically located in Wixom, Michigan, the new showroom provides manufacturers, educators, and industry partners with a hands-on environment to explore EMCO Corporation’s comprehensive portfolio — from entry-level CNC turning and milling platforms to high-performance, multi-axis machining solutions — demonstrated in real-world production scenarios.
“This showroom is more than a display space — it’s a collaborative hub where customers and partners can see our machines in action and engage directly with our technical experts,” said Peter Loetzner, President of EMCO Corporation. “It represents our continued investment in the North American market and in the success of those who rely on EMCO Corporation technology every day.”
The new EMCO Corporation’s Showroom features a curated selection of advanced CNC machines configured to showcase precision turning, milling, and mill-turn applications.
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In addition to demonstrations, the showroom includes dedicated space for engineering consultations, application reviews, and collaborative discussions tailored to specific customer production
Loan approval rates among alternative lenders rose to 56.6 percent, one-tenth of a percent higher than in the previous month.
Alternative lenders have become a source of quick capital. When small business owners, alternative lenders could approve riskier loans via innovations in fintech, which give them more flexibility than the banks to adjust rates and covenants on the deals. This includes an ability to accept non-conventional sources of collateral, such as real estate and outstanding invoices (h/t Forbes).
To mark the opening of the new showroom, EMCO Corporation hosted a dealer appreciation event in November 2025, welcoming more than 40 dealers and strategic partners from across North America. The event served as both a celebration of the new facility and an opportunity to strengthen relationships within EMCO Corporation’s extensive dealer network.
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Attendees participated in guided showroom tours, live machine demonstrations, and technical discussions highlighting EMCO Corporation’s latest machining and automation developments. The gathering also provided a forum for sharing market insights, aligning on future growth initiatives, and reinforcing EMCO Corporation’s collaborative approach to sales, service, and customer support.
“Our dealers and partners are an essential extension of the EMCO Corporation’s team,” Loetzner added. “Hosting this event in our new showroom allowed us to bring everyone together, recognize their contributions, and showcase the tools and resources that will support our shared success moving forward.”
With decades of experience delivering highprecision CNC machine tools worldwide, EMCO Corporation continues to invest in localized infrastructure that enhances customer support and responsiveness.
The new showroom strengthens EMCO Corporation’s ability to provide hands-on demonstrations, technical training, and pre-purchase evaluations — backed by the engineering excellence of EMCO Corporations global manufacturing network.
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Beyond customer visits, the EMCO Corporation Showroom and Customer Experience Center will host ongoing events, including technical workshops, application clinics, and collaborative sessions with partners and customers throughout the year.
By combining advanced technology, hands-on learning, and strong partner relationships, EMCO Corporations new showroom underscores the company’s commitment to helping North American manufacturers improve productivity, adopt innovative solutions, and remain competitive in an evolving manufacturing landscape. ◊
Continental Diamond Tool and DR. KAISER Announce Strategic Partnership in Grinding and Dressing
Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) and DR. KAISER DIAMANTWERKZEUGE GmbH & Co. KG have announced a partnership to better serve grinding operations in North America, Europe, and beyond.
Under the agreement, effective Feb. 11, 2026, Continental Diamond Tool will represent DR. KAISER products throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This transfer is part of the succession plan of S.L. Munson as the previous North American representative of DR. KAISER.
After 30 successful years of representation, S.L. Munson is now supporting a seamless transition for customers to CDT as the new DR. KAISER representative. The new strategic agreement includes that DR. KAISER will offer CDT’s diamond and CBN grinding wheels across Central Europe and Turkey to complement the existing portfolio.
Founded in 1973, Continental Diamond Tool designs, develops and distributes custom grinding and dressing technology for advanced manufacturing. The company operates facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom and serves industries including aerospace, automotive, cutting tools, medical, electronics, and energy.
Headquartered in Germany, DR. KAISER began operation in 1977 with its diamond rotary dressers and has since expanded into grinding wheels, spindle systems, stationary dressing, and
wear-resistant components. The company supports high-precision grinding applications worldwide through its integrated tooling, application technology services, and a downloadable dressing and grinding app.
Both companies developed alongside the increased use of industrial diamond and CBN abrasives in precision manufacturing. Over time, each adopted a systems-based approach that recognizes the interdependence of grinding wheels, dressers, spindles and related components in achieving consistent performance.
As of Feb. 11, 2026, DR. KAISER’s North American product sales have transitioned to Continental Diamond Tool. CDT will represent DR. KAISER’s full product portfolio in the region, supported by its sales and application engineering network.
“We look forward to welcoming DR. KAISER customers to CDT,” said Shane Vardaman, Chief Commercial Officer at Continental Diamond Tool. “Our focus is on operational continuity, responsive technical support, and ensuring customers experience a seamless transition in service.”
“This partnership expands the range of products we can offer customers in Central Europe and strengthens support for our customers in North America,” said Christoph Müller, Head of Sales at DR. KAISER.
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wheels, including plated and hybrid bond wheels, as well as wafer and double disk grinding wheels.
The companies said the agreement reflects a long-term collaboration focused on quality and service.
“This partnership represents a shared view of how advanced grinding processes are evolving,” said Nick Viggiano, president of Continental Diamond Tool. “As requirements become more complex, manufacturers benefit from working with partners that understand how grinding components work together.”
For more than 60 years, Morse has been manufacturing a wide range of innovative cutting solutions. Whether you need to drill holes, cut metal using power tools, or saw metal in a factory, Morse has the right blade for the job. As a secondgeneration family-owned business, we take pride in providing solutions for our customers. Our vision is to improve cutting solutions that transform ideas into
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If your facility machines, grinds, or processes combustible metals like aluminum, magnesium, titanium, or zinc, NFPA 660 directly impacts your operations—and your safety compliance.
NFPA 660 (Standard for Combustible Metals) addresses a critical hazard that many facilities underestimate: metal dust explosions. Unlike wood or grain dust, combustible metal particles can ignite from sparks, static discharge, or hot surfaces, and once burning, they’re nearly impossible to extinguish with traditional methods. These fires burn at extremely high temperatures and can react violently with water.
The 2026 edition of NFPA 660 brought significant
updates that affect how facilities must handle metal dust collection. Key changes include stricter requirements for housekeeping programs, updated explosion protection criteria, and clearer guidance on when wet collection systems are required versus dry systems with proper deflagration protection.
Aerospace manufacturers, automotive shops, and any facility that produces aluminum chips or titanium dust require compliant dust-collection systems. This means properly sized collectors, explosion venting or suppression systems, conductive ductwork, and comprehensive housekeeping procedures. OSHA has been increasingly focused on combustible dust violations, with citations often referencing NFPA standards.
Start with a dust hazard analysis (DHA) specific to the metals you process. Different metals have different Kst values (explosion severity) and ignition temperatures. Your dust collection system needs to match your specific hazards—not just collect dust, but manage the explosion risk.
Southwest manufacturers working with these materials should evaluate their current systems against the updated standard. The cost of compliance is far lower than the risk of a catastrophic incident.
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Methods Machine added NakamuraTome NT-FLEX
Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America’s foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation solutions, has introduced the Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex to the U.S. machine tool market.
One of the industry’s most compact CNC multitasking platforms, the two-turret, two-spindle NT-Flex features speed and flexibility for complex high mix / small-batch production.
“We’ve waited with excitement to bring the NT-Flex to the U.S. market since Nakamura-Tome’s initial product launch in late 2024. Now that it’s here, we’re all-in to deliver the NT-Flex and demonstrate how traditional turning and multitasking paired
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“We call the NT-Flex the answer to Swiss-style machining for two reasons. First, on part sizes Ø25 to 38 millimeters, the NT-Flex has the power and rigidity to succeed with cuts where traditional Swiss machining can be limited. Second, the smaller size and more accessible work envelope provide a more productive operator experience on toolholder and parts changeovers,” Tondato continued.
For shops seeking greater efficiency, Methods Automation Services will pair bar feeders and collection tables, while utilizing the NT-Flex’s Parts Catcher G, to create continuous operations for unattended machining.
“The NT-Flex is a perfect fit to win in expanding, highvolume markets. For example, shops making small fittings for aerospace components or medical devices, the latter where market projections forecast more than 5 percent year-over-year growth1 through the end of the decade,” said Jon Star, Methods’ Director of Marketing.
“Another is manufacturing for data center components.
Data center growth to support AI expansion will require a massive number of manifolds, fittings, mounting brackets, connectors with extremely tight fits to ensure leak-tight connections. NakamuraTome’s precision and speed make a perfect match to run these parts in high production,” Star continued.
The NT-Flex is now available for ordering directly from Methods and its dealer network including Maruka USA, Meredith Machinery, MTA Machinery Inc., and OptiPro Systems.
The NT-Flex is Methods’ third Nakamura-Tome platform released to the U.S. this year, joining the JX-200 B-axis machining center and the twin-spindle NTY3-100V series.
Since 1983, Methods and Nakamura-Tome have partnered to deliver thousands of machines to manufacturers throughout the United States.
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Heule Precision Tools Introduces VEX Tooling to Drill and Chamfer in One Operation
(Loveland, OH) Heule Precision Tools, a leader in precision hole finishing technology, introduces VEX tooling which drills and chamfers in a single step, for increased efficiency and precision.
Designed with a solid carbide tip and patented SNAP chamfering system, VEX tooling is available from 5mm to 17mm.
Regardless of size, a convex cutting edge ensures high drilling performance and short manageable chips, even in long chipping materials. With the ability to drill and chamfer through-holes in a single operation, VEX eliminates tool changes to bolster productivity and efficiency, while improving quality.
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Farmington Hills, MI, Jan. 13, 2026 - Star SU, the
marketing, sales and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, announces the appointment of David Kruise as Marketing & Communications Manager.
Kruise has nearly 30 years of experience in marketing and communications, with a strong background in technical documentation and sales support within the manufacturing sector. His early career as a machine repair technician gives him firsthand knowledge of tooling assembly and quality control, equipping him with a unique perspective that connects technical expertise with strategic marketing.
“David’s strong technical communication skills and direct manufacturing experience make him an excellent fit for this role,” said Andreas Blind, president at Star SU. “His ability to bridge the shop floor with strategic marketing will help us clearly communicate the value we deliver across all Star Cutter brands.”
In his new role, Kruise will lead all marketing activities for the Star Cutter, Star SU, and H.B. Carbide brands across four business divisions:
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Tungaloy Corporation (President: Satoshi Kinoshita; Head Office: Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) announces the expansion of its DLC-coated DS2000 Series, designed for high-performance machining of aluminum and non-ferrous materials.
The expanded lineup delivers superior surface finish, longer tool life, and improved productivity across turning, threading, and milling applications.
Millennials’ technology expectations have been shaped by smartphones, Facebook and digital media – in other words, by easy and ubiquitous connectivity. It’s not surprising, then, that traditional manufacturing systems can seem as retro as waiting for dial-up internet to connect. And that’s bad for the manufacturing sector, because its skills gap is looming large.
As industries such as automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, robotics, and housing materials continue shifting toward lightweight, high-efficiency designs, demand for precise machining of aluminum alloys and non-ferrous metals is increasing. However, these materials present challenges including built-up edge (BUE), adhesion, and burr formation, which can negatively impact surface finish and tool life.
Tungaloy’s DS2000 Series addresses these challenges with advanced DLC coating technology optimized for non-ferrous machining.
The expanded lineup includes ISO turning inserts, TungThread threading tools, and a wide range of milling cutters, such as TungForce-Rec, Tung-Tri, TungAluMill, DoMultiRec, TFE/EFE face mills, DoPent, and TungMill. Together, these tools support everything from highprecision turning and threading to high-speed shoulder and face milling, offering stable performance across diverse applications and machining environments.
A joint study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting projects a surge of nearly 3.5 million open manufacturing jobs created over the next decade. Some of the empty slots will come by way of retiring baby boomers, while others are related to new positions created as a result of natural business growth, the report found.What the report also predicts: As conditions stand now, 2 million of those jobs will go unfulfilled. In other words, the need for the manufacturing sector to appeal to Millennials – the generation typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1997 – is both critical and a very tall order.
Indeed, manufacturing still has a negative image among younger generations, experts say. In a 2015 public perception of manufacturing study, also by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, respondents ages 19 to 33 ranked manufacturing as their lowest preference in terms of potential career choices.
A newly developed DLC coating significantly reduces
Manufacturing’s image problem is complex and in, some aspects, based on false assumptions. But one real obstacle is that some manufacturing systems can seem antiquated, and it’s an issue that many manufacturers
From Raw to Refined— How Well Do You Know the Process?
From Raw to Refined— How Well Do You Know the Process?
From Raw to Refined— How Well Do You Know the Process?
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1. Process of extracting metal from ore using heat
2. Preparing finished goods for shipment
4. Final stage where products are delivered to customers
5. Pouring molten metal into a mold to form a shape
6. A semi-finished metal bar used for further processing
8. Removing material from a workpiece to achieve precise dimensions
9. Thermal process used to alter metal properties
12. Naturally occurring material mined for valuable metals
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3. Shaping metal using compressive force
5. Protective or functional layer applied to a surface
7. Quality control step that verifies conformance to specifications
10. Computer-controlled machining technology
11. Process of putting components together to create a final product
13. Acceptable dimensional variation in manufacturing
14. A metal created by combining two or more elements
By Lee Benson
Does your business hold annual strategy sessions?
If so, is an annual cadence the right one? Before deciding, it’s important to clarify what strategy really means for your business. Most definitions describe strategy as a plan of action to achieve specific objectives.
Here is my definition of strategy: Approaches to increasing the value of your business. In my experience, stating the purpose of setting a strategy in this way makes it easier for your leadership team to get their heads around it and to participate productively.
Here are a few things that are not strategy:
• Doing your job
• Continually improving
• Setting goals that aren’t realistic
Every team member should do their job and strive for ongoing improvement as a baseline expectation. Setting ambitious goals, such as increasing growth by 20%, is only meaningful if there is a realistic plan to achieve it. Stretch goals are valuable, but they must be grounded in reality.
I always say the CEO’s top job is to keep increasing the business’s value, responsibly and continually. But it’s not a solo act; it’s a team sport. When you gather your leaders for strategy sessions, make sure everyone knows the goal: walk away with just a handful of strategic initiatives that will really move the needle for your business.
So, what exactly is a strategic initiative?
It’s doing something different enough from your day-to-day that it results in a real step change in your business’s value.
I’ve run hundreds of strategy sessions for all kinds of companies, and one thing I see all the time: way too many so-called “strategic” initiatives. I sort them into three buckets:
1. Please ndo your job statements.
2. Goals not based in reality
For example, one large company I worked with had over 100 strategic initiatives listed for 2024. After review, we narrowed the list to four initiatives, each designed to drive substantial increases in cash flow within a year.
When you prepare for your own strategy session, zoom out and look at your business from start to finish, what I call your “value creation flow.” Here’s what that can look like:
1. Awareness: How customers find out about you
2. Marketing: Generating marketing qualified leads (MQLs)
3. Sales: Generating and closing on sales-qualified leads (SQLs)
4. Delivering your products or services
5. Ongoing customer experience
Look at each step. Do you spot any weak links? Your best strategic initiatives usually address the weakest links in your value-creation flow. And as your business grows, your weak link will change. That’s normal!
For each initiative, estimate how it will increase business value if successfully executed. Focus on no more than three significant strategic initiatives at a time. As you complete one, add another after thoughtful review with your leadership team. This approach ensures strategic planning is a continual process, not a onetime per year event.
By framing strategy in this way, your leadership team can focus on a few impactful initiatives to increase business value. Remember: Do less, but do it better.
Next month, I will discuss a business model framework designed to help your leaders generate even greater value. ◊
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adhesion and suppresses built-up edge formation, resulting in bright, high-quality surface finishes and reduced need for secondary finishing. The coating’s high hardness and heat resistance slow wear progression, extending tool life and reducing tool change frequency. Strong coating adhesion ensures stable cutting performance even under high-speed and high-efficiency conditions.
The DS2000 Series is available in DS2005, optimized for high-speed wear resistance, and DS2015, offering a balanced combination of wear and chipping resistance. This expanded lineup provides manufacturers with a versatile, reliable solution for maximizing productivity, surface quality, and cost efficiency when machining aluminum and non-ferrous materials. ◊
In early February 2026, Collins Aerospace, a major aerospace systems supplier within RTX, announced the deployment of its GlobalConnect advanced connectivity services across the A321neo fleet of Thai Airways. This
initiative centers on Collins’ FOMAX (Flight Operations and Maintenance Exchanger) system, a digital platform that enhances real-time data flow between aircraft, flight crews, and ground teams to improve operational efficiency, safety, and predictive maintenance capacity.
Under the agreement, Collins Aerospace’s GlobalConnect platform leverages ACARS over IP (AoIP) technology, enabling faster, more secure transmission of critical aircraft health data over modern communications networks. Airlines can use this information for enhanced situational awareness, early detection of maintenance needs, and streamlined fleet operations
For manufacturers and airline operators alike, the move illustrates how advanced digital services are becoming integral to aircraft performance optimization. Rather than focusing solely on mechanical components, aerospace suppliers like Collins now provide software-driven, datacentric systems that deliver insights directly tied to operational reliability and safety outcomes.
The rollout coincides with Thai Airways’ broader fleet growth, with the airline placing its first A321neo into service in January 2026 as part of an expanding narrow-body aircraft roster. Collins Aerospace’s connectivity solutions are expected to be installed progressively across the airline’s expanding A321neo fleet, supporting enhanced service quality and cost efficiencies through data-enabled predictive maintenance.
This development highlights the increasing role of connected aircraft technologies in modern aerospace manufacturing and operations. As airlines embrace digital transformation, suppliers like Collins are positioning themselves as key partners — not just in hardware production, but in delivering integrated solutions that tie manufacturing excellence to operational intelligence and fleet performance. ◊
In early 2026, Colorado’s manufacturing landscape is gaining renewed attention thanks to the expansion of CS Wind’s Pueblo wind turbine tower facility — one of the state’s largest industrial facilities and a cornerstone of domestic clean-energy supply chains.
While the groundbreaking for this project began in 2023, recent developments indicate that construction is progressing toward significant new production capacity and job creation targeted for completion by 2026 and beyond.
The expanded facility will more
than double CS Wind’s current footprint, resulting in approximately 850,000 square feet of manufacturing space dedicated to producing wind turbine tower sections for major energy projects across North America.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and local officials have repeatedly highlighted the project as a key example of how federal clean energy incentives and manufacturing investment can converge to strengthen both regional economies and sustainable infrastructure. Once fully operational, the facility is projected to reach an annual production rate of roughly 10,000 tower sections — a scale that positions Pueblo as a nationally significant node in renewable energy component manufacturing.
The expansion also represents an important milestone for workforce development in the region. CS Wind’s Pueblo operations will soon employ more than 800 workers, with jobs spanning skilled fabrication, logistics, and engineering roles. Local community colleges and workforce training programs
are already aligning courses to support these new career pathways.
Colorado’s advanced manufacturing sector has been building momentum due to investments in semiconductors, advanced materials, and automation technology — driven partly by incentives under federal acts like CHIPS and state-level support for tech startups and workforce training.
Why it matters: The CS Wind expansion is one of the most tangible manufacturing developments in Colorado during early 2026, combining clean energy objectives with robust job creation and bolstering the state’s profile as a competitive location for advanced industrial projects.
In late January 2026, Nez Perce County, Idaho, took a significant step to strengthen the region’s manufacturing base by approving a $6.5 million investment for a new plastics manufacturing facility led by Cascade Plastics. The county board of commissioners granted a property tax abatement to support the development of a 36,000-square-foot plant in Lewiston, helping the company move forward with construction and hiring plans.
Cascade Plastics — a subsidiary of Flex Labs, Inc. — specializes in high-quality custom plastic products for
a range of sectors, including industrial components, packaging, and consumer goods. The new facility is expected to create more than 30 full-benefit jobs, with annual payroll estimated between $1.2 million and $1.5 million. VVEDC (Valley Vision Economic Development Corporation) also estimates the project’s ripple effect on the local economy could contribute between $1.9 million and $2.25 million annually in economic activity.
Local officials emphasized that the investment represents economic diversification for the LewisClark Valley, which has historically relied on sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and regional services. The property tax abatement — designed to help offset upfront costs — reflects a collaborative local strategy for attracting manufacturers and ensuring that new enterprises can compete effectively.
Community leaders noted that Cascade Plastics’ expansion could serve as a model for future industrial development in the area, helping position the region as a destination for light manufacturing investment. The facility’s creation of stable, well-benefited jobs directly supports workforce retention and growth at a time when many rural areas are seeking ways to broaden their economic base.
Why it matters: The Cascade Plastics project is one of Idaho’s most concrete manufacturing developments in early 2026, reflecting how local incentives and collaboration can bring new industrial capacity and jobs to smaller communities and foster broader economic resilience.
By Peter Hushek
All metal parts are made to meet print requirements. Every metal carries a list of conditions that make it appropriate for the functional integrity of the part the print describes. Material is purchased to meet print requirements which can be as simple as chemical composition and mechanical properties. For many purchasing agents once the material is received and the material cert verified for compliance it is filed away and forgotten. This can be a grave error since material certs often hold clues; what is listed as well as what they fail to state can drastically affect the finished product.
The descriptive terms hold clues to potential problems. The difference between HRS (hot rolled steel) versus CRS (cold rolled steel) or CF (cold finished), can alert purchasers to pending issues. While the chemical composition of HR versus CR or CF bar is the same, the surface condition can be drastically different. Hot rolled products are rolled at temperatures typically above 1600 F. The mills do this because reduction in section size is much easier at elevated temperatures. When the mills perform the same reduction in section at room temperature, it may require annealing cycles in between operations. Sounds simple and logical to always hot work the steel to get it to the desired plate thickness or bar diameter until one considers the downside of this hot work. When steel is exposed to air at elevated temperatures, typically above 1300 F, the carbon in the steel reacts with oxygen in the air to remove carbon at the surface. This is called decarburization or decarb. Decarburized steel will not react like the parent steel in the core of the material, and this mismatch is deceptive on many levels.
It is at this point that visual clues come into the mix. The decarburized layer, when deep enough, looks similar to the bark on a tree. It is rough to the touch, but its true nature or
depth is impossible to know if the material cert does not state it or expensive testing is performed. Not all material certs are the same. The simple, usually free version, rarely states the depth of decarburization on steel alloys. You will not get the full “story” unless you pay for the “extended cert.” Since no one wants to pay for something they do not think they need, it is often ignored. The extended cert may state decarb or partial decarb of 0.012” which means the steel you purchased has a layer of not the metal you think it is, on every surface. This means if you need to make a part with a final diameter of 2”, the surface will lack integrity for the first 0.012”. This means you only have 1.976” of good steel. This also assumes the decarburization is uniform, which is rarely the case.
So, what if someone removes the bark down to the point where it is shiny metal, is that OK? The answer is yes and no since decarburized metal can look shiny but still lack the carbon to support the processing to develop mechanical properties required per print. This is where an old rule of thumb, 2% stock removal per surface, comes into play. Truth be told, I am dating myself since few people today have heard of this rule. There is another rule, and that is the mill bark on hot rolled bar, and plate is typically twice that of cold rolled material.
Making good parts from steel requires having uniform steel. Uniform steel requires an understanding of how the product was made before the distributor purchased it for resale. So, either invest in the extended cert to be sure of the composition or remove the bark. Invest on the front end to avoid problems on the back end. Back-end problems inevitably always cost more time and money. ◊
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