The Indiana Manufacturers Association recently elected the organization’s 2019 executive committee and named Mike Lunsford of Dart Controls Inc. in Zionsville its board chairman. Lunsford is president of Dart Controls and is involved in sales management, marketing, research, product development, operations, and general management of the business. Dart is a privately held firm, which designs, […]
STEM-focued MakerMinded manufacturing learning platform launched in Indiana
Indiana middle school and high school students interested in learning more about how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can lead to a career in advanced manufacturing have a new path to get there. Detroit-based Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT), a Manufacturing USA institute, and the Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (In-MaC)—an initiative of Purdue University […]
Survey of Indiana manufacturers shows more companies want to invest in technology, automation
Finding more efficiencies through better technology and automation appears to be the top priority among Indiana’s manufacturers. The 2018 Indiana Manufacturing Survey found most Indiana manufacturers consider investments in facilities, machinery and related information technology to be their top concern. Additionally, the percentage of firms identifying workforce development as their top concern declined to its […]
Indiana Manufacturers Association president to give keynote at Lakeshore chamber luncheon Aug. 30
HAMMOND – The Aug. 30 Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon will feature Brian Burton, president of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. The luncheon will be at Dynasty Banquet Center, 4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond. The luncheon opens at 11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow from noon to 1 p.m. Burton will give the keynote address and […]
Indiana Manufacturers Association adds to government affairs, communications staff
Malika Butler has joined the government affairs and communications staff of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. Butler most recently served as manager of political affairs at the Indy Chamber of Commerce and spent time as a government affairs associate with Gubera Public Affairs. She also served as a legislative assistant for the Indiana House of Representatives […]
Manufacturing a Future
Business decisions and their outcomes that shape how some NWI companies strive Today’s manufacturer’s face myriad issues on the road to success from attracting and retaining quality personnel to dealing with regulatory issues and knowing how and when to invest in the business. Savvy corporate leaders know every decision matters. The right decisions can propel […]
State of Indiana Manufacturing
Manufacturing is the dominant industry in Indiana The Indiana Manufacturers Association recently concluded a series of regional manufacturing summits around Indiana that included the participation of hundreds of individuals involved in the manufacturing sector. Statistics concerning Indiana’s manufacturing dominance were presented and discussed. Many had a recurring comment after seeing the data. It went like […]