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Month: July 2008

ARTICLE – Keeping Jobs In North America

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Published July 2008

By Miles Free III

Whenever I’ve been asked to go to a trade show or conference, I have always kept one thought in mind: “What will I learn that will help keep manufacturing jobs thriving here in North America?”

 

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Posted in 2008 PM, Articles, Content - Business/Continuous Improvement, Content-Environmental Resources, Content-Industry Trends, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – The Big Meeting On The Big Island

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Published July 2008

By Rob Kiener

The “Big Meeting” is the PMPA’s annual meeting, celebrating the association’s 75th anniversary.

 

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Posted in 2008 PM, Articles, Content - Business/Continuous Improvement, Content-Leadership, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – Fathers Day – Revisited

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Published July 2008

By Miles Free III

I can remember the first manufacturing job I had after graduating high school.

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Posted in 2008 PM, Articles, Content-Featured, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – Workmanship

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Published July 2008

By Miles Free III

Workmanship is an important term that’s often relied upon as the final arbiter in acceptance of our products. 

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Posted in 2008 PM, Articles, Content-Quality, Content-Shop Operations, Topic Pages

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