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Retiring Baby Boomers and the Manufacturing Workforce
The United States and our economy were both built on skilled labor – manufacturing and construction jobs. Today our economy continues to be driven by skilled labor jobs, but there is a looming threat to this foundation. A generation of baby boomers, approximately 25% of the U.S. population, is soon to be fully retired, and…
Would You Recommend Your Supplier?
Deciding whether or not to recommend your supplier can be a tough decision for a number of reasons. Will the supplier perform as well for my colleague as they did for me? Will sending new business my supplier’s way detract from their capacity to serve my needs? Then there is the question of how well…
Meeting A New Generation of Manufacturing Challenges
Today’s manufacturers are challenged by a marketplace that demands rapidly supplied products that are inexpensive, and tailored to meet specific needs. In order to stay profitable and competitive, businesses are seeking new customers in new markets, and often providing a wide range of product configurations and options to meet new consumer needs. Another challenge is…
Manufacturing Workforce Future Trends
A recent study done by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte predicts a serious shortage in skilled manufacturing talent available to fill job vacancies over the next decade. The study sites two significant contributing factors to the increasing skills gap – economic expansion and baby boomer retirement. Along with retirement and economic expansion, other contributing factors…
Nolte Welcomes Swiss-style Machining Specialist
In order to provide the most comprehensive machining services for our customers, Nolte continually invests in expanding our capabilities and expertise. Recently, we welcomed a new team member who will enhance our proficiency in the area of Swiss-style machining. About Swiss-Style Machining Swiss-style machining has traditionally been an area highly utilized by the medical and…
Nolte Invests in Quality with Department Expansion
Nolte Precise is committed to achieving the highest levels of quality in everything we do. In addition to ensuring the highest standards for our customers’ products, our quality team makes sure our processes operate at peak efficiency. This dedication to quality processes results in increased savings that we can pass along to you. To expand…
Manufacturing – Attracting Talent Key to Future Prosperity
According to a recent American Manufacturing News article, by 2030 only 41 million new skilled workers will be available to fill the 79 million jobs left open by specialized manufacturing talent retiring from the workforce. A long-term shift toward the four-year college track and away from education in skilled manufacturing trades has created a serious…
Nolte Customer Spotlight: Cincinnati Sub Zero
Nolte Precise Manufacturing serves an extensive customer list, spanning a variety of industries. We are proud to spotlight one of our valued customers who is doing important work in the medical field through the development of lifesaving technology. Cincinnati Sub Zero (CSZ) has been developing patient temperature management systems for healthcare professionals for fifty years.…
New Coordinate Measuring Machine Expands Capabilities
Nolte is pleased to announce our latest investment in maintaining the most advanced technology for precision machining, a Brown & Sharpe Global Performance Silver Edition 5.5.5 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). This high performance coordinate measuring machine is equipped with an advanced multi-sensor compatible controller, and features a unique Tricision™ Bridge as well as patented dovetail…
Bob Coster Named 2012 Recipient of the Frank T McGinnis Merit Award
Nolte Precise Manufacturing is proud to announce that Bob Coster is the 2012 Frank T. McGinnis Merit Award recipient. This award, presented by the Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA), is the Association’s highest award, conferred only upon recommendation of the Executive Committee. Since 1943, the Merit Award has been presented to an honored PMPA member…