Nearly 700 manufacturers gain insights for future growth

Nearly 700 manufacturing leaders gathered at the third edition of The MFG Meeting March 5-8, 2013, in Waikoloa, Hawaii. “Rethink…Refocus…Reinvent…Redefine Convention” was the theme of this year’s event, organized by AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology, the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA). 

Sandvik Coromant, the largest worldwide manufacturer of tools for machining and a leading innovator in manufacturing technology, was an MFG Gold Sponsor. President John Israelsson had this to say, “The ability for all of us in these three major associations to learn from each other and with each other through

Nearly 700 Manufacturers Gain Insights for Future Growth at Successful Third Edition of

The MFG Meeting the presentations helps the entire manufacturing industry become more innovative and productive. As an industry leader, Sandvik Coromant is always happy to sponsor these opportunities for education and engagement. The presentations on technology – new technology and getting the most from existing technology - are always a valuable experience, and I look forward to sharing what we’ve learned with the entire industry,” said Sandvik Coromant President John Israelsson.

Rick Kline, Sr., Chairman of Gardner Business Media added, "The success of this MFG meeting reflects the remarkable resilience of U.S. manufacturing. Once again, bringing together three organizations that represent technology suppliers, distributors and end users strengthens all of the companies involved. As an industry sector vital to our country, manufacturing is doing well overall. This meeting highlighted the areas that remain worrisome, especially uncertainty in government policy toward spending and taxation. We have to keep pulling together to maintain the encouraging prospects we enjoy in the short term and make the strategic adjustments needed to thrive in the long term."

The joining of AMT, NTMA and PMA for The MFG Meeting, linked the entire manufacturing chain providing an unparalleled opportunity for collaborative conversations on the most relevant topics affecting manufacturing today. Together, their members comprise more than 4,000 small and medium-sized manufacturers and distributors from all 50 states that provide products and services for aerospace, defense, automotive, construction, energy, medical and many other industries in the United States and abroad. 

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