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Where are the workers?
 | | Manufacturing Matters! Keynote Tim Sullivan |
That was a question faced by Bucyrus International Inc., more than a decade ago. To meet its own labor needs, Bucyrus explored many options including starting an apprenticeship program. Fast forward to 2010, Bucyrus (now owned by Caterpillar, Inc.) was named as one of the fastest growing U.S. companies according to Forbes.
Finding talented workers remains one of the most pressing issues facing manufacturers today. At the Manufacturing Matters! conference, Tim Sullivan, former president and CEO of Bucyrus and now special consultant for business and workforce development for the state of Wisconsin, will share his insight into the skills gap, how to engage employees and specific programs that address the talent issue. |
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Generac Named Manufacturer of the Year
 | | Manufacturing Matters! Afternoon Keynote Aaron Jagdfeld |
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc. was named the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in the "mega category" by the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) Thursday night.
Generac has experienced consistent growth, even in the face of a difficult economy. They responded
to the unprecedented demands for emergency power in the wake of Hurricane Irene and the unanticipated autumn snowstorm in the Northeast. Generac's consistent success has allowed the company to reinvest not only in their company, but also in the state of Wisconsin.
Aaron Jagdfeld, president & CEO of Generac will share his insights on facing the challenges of building a rapidly growing company at the Manufacturing Matters! conference on May 9 at the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee.
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Redefining sustainability for manufacturing firms
 | | Randy Bertram, WMEP PSI Program Manager |
InBusiness blog post from Randy Bertram, Profitable Sustainability Initiative Program Manager
Sustainability is a term heard often nowadays, and if you pose a question about its definition, you are likely to receive a variety of responses. But what does sustainability mean for manufacturers? And more importantly, why does this matter?
Read blog post from InBusiness |
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Wisconsin is Exporting!
 In 2011, Wisconsin recorded over $22.0 billion in exports, an increase of 11.4% from the previous year. The state also ranks 18th in the country in export value. Over the next decade, markets in Asia, Canada, Mexico and South America are projected to outpace domestic growth.
Where do you stand among these figures? In this new economic landscape, a global strategy for growth is no longer a question of 'when', but is more a question of 'how'. |
