Comments on: Why Manufacturing Is Your Best Choice Today

By: speakingofprecision

speakingofprecision — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:13:19 +0000

You’re welcome John. Love to connect. We just put together a career guide. I’ll drop you an email so we can send to you.

By: John Guimond

John Guimond — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:10:19 +0000

As a young entrepreneur within manufacturing, I cannot state how many opportunities for growth there really are. Its going to take a few years for the stigma about requiring a degree as opposed to skills, to wash through the market, however there is a definite need for skills based competencies such as NIMS/Certificates. I’m a young professional with experiences not gained in the classroom, but rather cutting my teeth in the day to day situations of a manufacturing and engineering environment. These skills are priceless to my clients, co-workers and employers, as well as the rest of the manufacturing community, as there will soon be a major shortage of knowledgeable professionals within the workforce.

I feel honored to carry on the traditions within manufacturing that my grandfathers portrayed, as well as to be consistently on the cutting edge of new products, and technology development. Manufacturing is the way forward, and I am here as a positive example for young professionals seeking a growing opportunity, and lifelong learning.

Thanks for the spotlight on manufacturing Miles, it’s great to be able to reference these articles to friends, colleagues, and students that I come across.

By: speakingofprecision

speakingofprecision — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:54:36 +0000

Thank you Alberto. Making things demonstrably adds value. your company’s thread rolling solutions help people make stronger threaded connections. It’s not just an academic exercise. I am encouraged that people will embrace manufacturing once they get a chance to work in a modern shop with modern technologies. Our products make a difference in people’s lives. I am hopeful that companies like yours in our global industry will remain viable as the worlds’ “leaders” deal with our tricky currency issues.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment

By: speakingofprecision

speakingofprecision — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:54:09 +0000

By: Alberto Gabika

Alberto Gabika — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:07:33 +0000

Very good article Miles,

I truly believe you are right and manufacturing has a promising future.

I think countries with a manufacturing tradition that have gone off-shore must recover their manufacturing capabilties and invest in new equipment, R&D and training.

I fully agree college is no more the best way to find a good job and I am sure articles like yours are encouraging for many young people.

I am the MD of a small company in the Basque Country, north of Spain. The Basque Country is one of the most industrial regions in Spain and although the debt crisis in Spain is hitting us hard, we have half the unemployment rate compared to the rest of the country. This is so because our economy is based in industry and particularly in manufacturing (80% of the machine tools produced in Spain are made in the Basque Country).

We are manufacturers of thread rolling dies for the fastener industry and it is our mission to produce top quality tools. And for that, we need skilled people, even if they have not gone to college.

Best regards,

Alberto Gabika
Managing Director
HEROSLAM, SAL