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SFMA Member Social & Networking Event
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July 21st
Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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 Opportunities to inspire young people to consider a career in manufacturing are endless. Let SFMA know what your plans are for that day and or month. Call the SFMA office to discuss (954) 941-3558) or visit the FLATE Made in Florida website for more ideas. |
Manufactured Construction Training
Interested in Construction training? SFMA thought you might be interested in this program available locally. Get more info here. |
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Get To Know
SFMA Board
Alan Garey is a proud member of the SFMA Board of Directors and served as a past Chairman. He also sits on the boards for the MAF and PRIDE Enterprises. Alan is the CEO of Decimal Engineering, Inc., a precision metal parts manufacturer located in Pompano Beach.
Decimal Engineering began as a sheet metal shop in in 1967. Now under the ownership of Alan and his two brothers, Mark and Kevin, Decimal provides Precision Sheet Metal, CNC Machining, Stamping, Wire EDM, and Engineering services. Its 100+ employees are serious about providing the highest quality parts. Decimal maintains ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications, and has previously been awarded SFMA Manufacturer of the Year.
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Greetings!
Enjoy this issue of the Monthly Newsletter of the South Florida Manufacturers Association.
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| SFMA 56TH ANNUAL MEETING |
The SFMA is excited to announce that Ms. Linda Fowler, of Regionerate LLC, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming 56th Annual Meeting on September 22nd. Ms. Fowler has deep experience in regional economic development and partnership, manufacturing competitiveness, innovation strategy and sustainable communities.
Don't miss out on hearing Ms. Fowler speak about the "Manufacturing Ecosystem." Join your fellow SFMA Members in the Expo Hall beginning at 4:00 PM followed by the Annual Meeting. Registration is open now.
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CONGRATULATIONS APPRENTICESHIP STUDENTS
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Seventeen students participating in the SFMA Machinist Apprenticeship Program have completed the first set of NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) certifications. One apprentice has already passed 4 exams! During the length of the 4 year apprenticeship the students will have an opportunity to earn 10 NIMS credentials. NIMS credentials certify an individual's skills as measured against NIMS standards. Earning a NIMS credential requires a performance test and a theory test.
The SFMA Machinist Apprenticeship Program includes on the job training, classroom instruction and web based training. If interested in learning more about the Apprenticeship program, contact Dennis Battistella at batti@bellsouth.net. Grant funds may be available for companies that qualify!
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| SFMA WEBSITE NEW DESIGN |
SFMA's website has been completely redesigned to provide members with access to information in an easy to navigate format. See our new site here: www.sfma.org
Sandra Blake, SFMA Communications Manager, has revamped the site. Do you have any suggestions for making the site better? Want to add your logo to member directory? Click here to contact Sandra for feedback and input on new site. |
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FLORIDAMAKES
| FloridaMakes' Assessments Contribute $$ Value Results for SFMA Members As a benefit to SFMA members. FloridaMakes offers free enterprise assessments. And several SFMA members who have gone through the assessment process are already reporting significant dollar-value results.
ADI Metal in Fort Lauderdale worked with FloridaMakes to institute a series of changes after their enterprise assessment and have realized great dollar value within the first 6 months of
the engagement.
Company President Betsy McGee noted, "This is just the beginning as we strategically enable ADI Metal's growth and continued profitability. Future plans include the implementation of new business systems and applied cost accounting tools to reduce overhead and effectively manage inventory value, rotation, and pricing policies which today are accomplished manually."
Sancilio & Company, Inc. in Riviera Beach capitalized on the findings of their FloridaMakes enterprise assessment. The company was able to significantly improve throughput, eventually reducing customer late backlog to zero, hire and/or retain 12 employees, and began the implementation of new or improved business processes and systems,. Jeff Johnson, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, noted: "We are experiencing prodigious growth within our business, and the South Florida Manufacturers Association, and the partnership with FloridaMakes are invaluable resources in that growth."
Contact Jay Hess, your SFMA FloridaMakes Business Advisor, to schedule an enterprise assessment for your company. Jay can be reached at jay.hess@floridamakes.com and at (954) 494-4895.
Core Value Assessments -- July 26 FloridaMakes Webinar
On Tues., July 26, you can learn more about one of the assessments that FloridaMakes offers - CoreValue - during a free webinar for manufacturers. Businesses using CoreValue report an average 20% increase in value per year.
The webinar, "Quantifying Your Company's Operational Health: The 18 Value Driver Framework that Increases Company Value," will be held from 9-10 a.m. ET on Tues., July 26.
To register, go to www.FloridaMakes.com and click on the Events section.
And as a benefit to SFMA members: if you missed FloridaMakes' webinar on Technology Scouting, FloridaMakes will provide SFMA members with access to the webinar recording, the PPT and a Technology Scouting Needs Assessment from RTI International. Contact info@floridamakes.com and ask for the Technology Scouting link.
FloridaMakes Webinars - More learning; less commuting. |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Fastbolt Corporation
2016 Manufacturing Supply Chain Finalist
Fastbolt is a Global Supply Chain Management Company, supplying logistical services, inventory management programs  and application engineering assistance in the South Florida market since 1986. Proudly celebrating their 30th year in business, Fastbolt provides hardware, fasteners, electronic components, and value added services to the manufacturing community.
Fastbolt specializes in kitting, packaging, quality performance, on a just-in-time basis. Their technical support staff provides application/technical support by recommending "state of the art" fastening methods to assist in Lean Manufacturing. As a global supplier to the Military/Aerospace industry, they provide components through their certified processes. Fastbolt is ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C certified, along with being ITAR registered. |
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
| ACR Electronics: ACR Electronics is recognized for 60 years of manufacturing life-saving equipment. See the Sun-Sentinel article by clicking here.
Upfront Foods: Upfront Foods attended the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Conference and were one of five finalists to "Pitch to the Editor" with a three-minute presentation. Amy Cosper, editor of Entrepreneur Magazine was on the panel. Upfront won the contest and Entrepreneur Magazine will be featuring a piece on this member.
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