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Advocacy Midterm Election Results: Midterm Election Results: A Newly Red Congressional Map 3 A Newly Red Congressional Map AWARDS MASSECON NAMES ACCUROUNDS A COMMUNITY HERO AT eleventh ANNUAL TEAM IMPACT AWARDS 30 Washington, DC – By now, most of the results of the 2014 midterm elections are in and the map looks decidedly different than it Calendar of Events 31 did on November 3rd. Republicans strongly held on to their control of the House of Representatives, winning at least 244 seats and giving Company News them their largest majority in the House since 1928. In the Senate, Republicans secured at least 53 seats to flip the Senate from blue to red, ntMA TEAM MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 6 with an additional seat gain possible in Louisiana pending the outcome north Easton Machine Celebrates a Golden Anniversary 7 of that state’sDecember 6 runoff election. rp ABRASIVES OBTAINS ISO CERTIFICATION 15 It’s clear that manufacturers made a difference. The NTMA PAC indeX: A History of Innovation 23 enjoyed a 100% success rate. NTMA members also helped drive congreSSMAN WALBERG AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE SHEPPARD voter turnout by downloading and displaying the One Voice “Vote for tour DUNDEE MFG 24 Manufacturing” posters. transmission manufacturing with steel turning grades So what’s in store for the revamped Congressional map? On the gc4325 and GC4315 29 morning after the election, news reports showed both President Obama tci PRECISION METALS NAMES BEN BELZER PRESIDENT AND COO 30 and incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) niMS’ NEW WEBSITE PROVIDES NEW TOOL FOR YOUR TALENT SEARCH 31 addressing the possibilities for tax reform. “We all know having the highest corporate tax rate in the industrialized world is a job exporter,” Economy McConnell said. In a separate press event, Obama said there was “an discounted Small Package Domestic U.S. Express Shipping 13 opportunity for us to do a tax reform package that is good for business, five Action Steps to Increase the Success of Hiring good for jobs and can potentially finance infrastructure developments Military Candidates 27 here in the United States.” energy Outlook 2015 28 Yet substantive tax reform is always a complicated process. During the lame duck session, more immediate NTMA member priorities were Education prominent on the Congressional radar relating to expired tax provisions, ntMA-U’s Partnership with Thornton Academy Brings Workforce including several that are important to manufacturers, such as the R&D development to the High School Level 11 tax credit, Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation for 2014/2015. ntMA-U 2015 Spring Semester Enrollment is now open The new Congress convenes on January 3, 2015. When lawmakers to NTMA Members ...... 11 return from the holiday break, NTMA members should look forward to MTConnect Version 1.3.0 Released on October 24 11 the new Congress undertaking implementation of the recently passed ntMA-U Launches Thornton Academy Students into Workforce 12 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a top One Voice priority for updating job training programs. This needed update provides an National Events opportunity to reform the way that job seekers and workers connect to the MFG Meeting 2015 8 good jobs and acquire the skills needed for today’s jobs. nrl COMPETTION 2015 14 In the weeks and months after the midterm elections, One Voice 7th Annual ntma/PMA one voice legislative conference 25 members should be motivated to see that manufacturers can and do St. Louis Holds CFO Roundtable 31 make a difference in Washington when they participate in the process. ntMA REPRESENTED MANUFACTURERS AT OCTOBER ROUNDTABLE 31 NTMA members can give unlimited corporate or individual contributions to the NTMA Government Affairs Administrative Fund NTMA Chapter News which supports the work done by The Franklin Partnership and Policy ntMA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS 7 Resolution Group at Bracewell & Giuliani LLP. Additionally, NTMA SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER 9 members can make limited personal donations to the Committee pittSBURGH CHAPTER AND THE CIACCO FAMILY PASS IT FORWARD 9 for a Strong Economy (CFASE) PAC which supports pro-manu- toledo CHAPTER’S NEW NAME: WESTERN LAKE ERIE CHAPTER 9 facturing Congressional candidates. For more information on how toth RECOGNIZES NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 9 you can support NTMA’s advocacy efforts, contact Dave Tilstone another MFG DAY SUCCESS STORY – FROM BOSTON 15 ([email protected]).

THE RECORD — December 2014 / P3 CHAIRMAN’S CORNER

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This month we will review our 2014 Fall Celebrating 35 years of NTMA membership: Skills (NIMS). Jim talked about how NIMS is Conference in New Orleans. • The Lloyd Company (Houston, TX) growing year-over-year and just celebrated a big The event was held in The Roosevelt New Celebrating 70 years of NTMA membership: landmark: they have produced over 70,000 cre- Orleans, a hotel with glamour and culture of a • Hobson & Motzer, Inc. (Durham, CT) dentials to date. The NTMA helped start it all bygone era. The weather was perfect and the • Ehrhardt Tool & Machine LLC back in 1994 and has been a strong supporter town did not let us down. There was great food, (Granite City, IL) and advocate for NIMS ever since. drink and entertainment all night long – all (Wow! 70 years of NTMA membership. I Following general session, we had four conference long! bet these guys can tell a few stories about the working lunch/team roundtables. Let me begin by noting that last year’s Fall past.) Our afternoon consisted of two sets of four Conference in Boston was one of our best and We also added four chapters to our Star Chapter business tracks, which included lean, conflict we knew we were going to have a hard time program: minerals, additive engineering, exporting, fed- making this year’s matching its success. Well, Akron Chapter eral regulations, NTMA-U, and sales & mar- the general consensus of those I talked to at the New Mexico Chapter keting. Something for everyone. end of the conference was that this year’s was, Rocky Mountain Chapter To round out the first day, Kennametal indeed, a great success. It was risky to change San Francisco Area Chapter sponsored a fabulous opening reception at the up the format, but most liked the change. The Our top three graduates of NTMA-U were World War II Museum. Many of our members Executive Team feels that each fall conference presented awards. Keep your eyes open for an dressed up in 1940s era costumes. Members should be slightly different from the last to keep article about them later in this issue. enjoyed the Kennametal Event’s networking, things fresh. The Technology Team presented a 6S food and beverage while listing to 40s swing The conference started with our Chapter Excellence Award to Hirsh Precision Products, music. Our members were also able to tour Presidents’/Trustees’ roundtable. Following the (Boulder, CO) and encouraged others to the Museum’s second and third levels which model from MFG Meeting 2014, we started participate in the program. During my tenure hosted interesting displays, including full-sized this roundtable to open up dialogue between as NTMA Chair, I have had the opportunity bombers and fighter aircraft hung from the the Executive Team and chapters. It was again to visit a few shops that would have no issues ceiling. a success, with lots of great conversation. The qualifying for the program and others that Our next day started with a WOW breakfast event was followed by a small reception to could use some assistance in their lean process sponsored by Mazak, which rolled into our thank all for their service. to get there. NTMA has tools that can help. Board of Trustee’s meeting. The results from The next day started with a first timers This year’s NTMA Honor Award recipient this year’s Trustee meeting will change the face breakfast. I was surprised and delighted by the was Roy Vestraete of Anchor Danly (Ithaca, of the association. number of new faces at the event! In fact, 60 MI). The 2014 financial report was reviewed by individuals made this their first NTMA confer- We heard from our President Dave Tilstone NTMA CFO Doug DeRose; the 2015 budget ence - hopefully the first of many to come. on our association and our industry. Dave will was approved. A new CPA firm was approved During our opening general assembly, we be taking over the Chairman’s Corner for the to perform audits. Sam Griffith was re-elected presented 7 service awards: January issue of The Record - we will rename as Audit Team leader and Michael Tamasi was Celebrating 25 years of NTMA membership: the column the “President’s Corner.” also re-elected for another term as an Audit • GF Machining Solutions Mike Kartsonis, one of our NTMF’s board Team Member. (Lincolnshire, IL) members, introduced the Foundation’s board Paul Bonin and Gary McAfee were voted Celebrating 30 years of NTMA membership: of directors and talked about the programs onto the NTMF Board. • NuTec Tooling Systems, Inc. they fund, including NTMA-U and NIMS. 2015 Executive Officers are: (Meadville, PA) Mike encouraged all to donate to ensure that Chairman – Herb Homeyer • Southern Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. Foundation support is there for training our Vice Chairman – Dave Sattler (Tampa, FL) industry’s next generation. Treasurer – Ken Seilkop • ProMold Gauer, Inc. (Akron, OH) Mike then introduced James Wall, Executive Secretary – Matt Wardle Director of National Institute of Metalworking CONTINUED ON — p5

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG Due to resent bylaw changes, we will be Members from five to seven announcing the revised Executive Board after • Changing the Board terms to three years MFG2015. with an add-on of three years The ET welcomes Matt to the Team. We • Moving the Treasurer and Secretary of- OPERATIONS & EDITORIAL feel Matt will bring a younger perspective to fices to staff positions Dave Tilstone, President the team. • The only Board officers will be Chairman Sally Safranski, Executive Editor We have three new reserve funds: Emergency and Vice Chairman, which will be voted in Reserve Fund, Operating Line Of Credit, and a by the Executive Board and approved by the Special Projects/Opportunity Fund. Trustees NTMA EXECUTIVE TEAM One item that we are saddened to vote on • Adding two Board members from outside Theodore O. Toth, Jr., Chairman was to dissolve four inactive chapters: Puget the association Rosenberger-Toth – Pennsauken, NJ Sound, Fort Wayne, Saginaw Valley and PA The ET team is now allowed to work Dutch. with the Nominating Team to better define Herb Homeyer, Vice Chairman The next vote will impact the face of the the Board needs. These are only the first few Homeyer Precision Manufacturing – St. Louis, MO association: The Board Structure changes changes that may be made as teams review the included in the Code of Regulations (Bylaw) governance and traditions of the association. Matt Wardle, Interim Treasurer changes. These changes include: The last vote was a motion from the floor J D Machine – Ogden, UT • Increasing the number of Executive Board CONTINUED ON — p6

Ken Seilkop, Secretary Seilkop Industries – Cincinnati, OH

Robert Mosey, Past Chairman of the Board Moseys’ Production Machinists Inc. – Anaheim, CA

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THE RECORD — December 2014 / P5 by Shannon Sweatman, requesting that the What’s Next in Technology sponsored by event on Thursday. ET develop an implementation team, and Okuma To round out the conference we attended to request the new team identify and recom- These Tech Seminars were well-received, the masquerade Reception and Gala. Many of mend two new outside Board members before with over 70 members attending each one. The our members donned Mardi-Gras masks or MFG2015 in March 2015. day closed with a Tech Reception in the Tech the masks they made the day before and had As you can see there were many items that Suite area. a blast while bidding on silent and live-auction were voted on, a record amount, but without Our last day was started by a Team Leader’s items donated to support the NRL and our the discussions that had taken place during Breakfast roundtable, followed by our clos- One Voice. A great finish to a great 2014 Fall Chapter Presidents’/Trustees’ roundtable (and ing assembly which include team reports and Conference! in preparation for this meeting), we might not a very informative report from The Franklin We would personally like to thank the have had time to complete the list of items that Partnership, our lobbyist which discussed in- NTMA staff. This conference ran especially needed a vote. formation about the upcoming elections and smooth. The staff was on top of everything – The Executive Team has been working hard legislative changes that will impact our business. making our time more enjoyable and even to make the association more of a transparent After the assembly, we started the first of more productive. organization. We have been encouraged with two sets of Industry Roundtables. The morn- If you were not able to attend, there is always the discussions, engagement and support of the ing set included the new Industry Sector next year in St. Louis. Incoming Chair, Herb current Trustees and Chapter Officers. Roundtables. We tried five different sectors: Homeyer is going to have a tough time topping After our Trustees’ meeting, Fall Conference Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Fluid Power, this one, but he is always up for a challenge! Technology Day started with two morning Medical and Oil & Gas. Based on feedback, Next month’s Chairman’s Corner will be seminars: future conferences will likely combine Fluid changed to the President’s Corner. NTMA Machine Interface Training sponsored by Power with Oil & Gas; we will also change President Dave Tilstone will provide a summary Big Kaiser Automotive to Transportation, adding trucks, of 2014 events and the state of the association Tool Handling and Management sponsored off-road and agriculture. Ideas came out of / industry. The Executive Team is shifting the by Mazak these new roundtables that will benefit our voice of our association to our president from We had a working lunch on social media members in the future. our chairman. The chairman changes every sponsored by DMG MORI, with a panel of Two team roundtable working lunches were year, but our president is always a constant. The three presenters, each talking about differ- well attended – the box-lunch setup allows time future Record format has not been decided; we ent areas of social media: Gretchen Homeyer to combine lunchtime with opportunities to welcome your thoughts and suggestions. (Facebook), Maddie Wardle (LinkedIn) and discuss teams’ respective concerns. Caitlin Andrews (Twitter). There have since The final industry roundtables were not Theodore O. Toth, Jr. (Ted) / been follow-up webinars to help those inter- as well-attended as normally, but just as in- NTMA CHAIRMAN ested dig deeper into how they can implement formative. This might have been because New and embrace social media. Orleans called – the weather was great and The afternoon included four seminars: many members joined the optional Steamboat Laser Tech Machines sponsored by DMG Jazz Cruise or other activities that afternoon. MORI The Steamboat Jazz Cruise was one of three Options for Shop Consumables sponsored by optional activities held during Fall Conference. Doosan The other two were a walking ghost tour on Quote Management sponsored by Epicor Wednesday and the spouses’ mask-making NTMA TEAM MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

NTMA President Dave Tilstone has announced staff changes that Kelly Kasner has accepted the position of Membership and Chapter reflect NTMA’s continued improvement to meet members’, chapters’ Services Executive for the Midwest effective December 1st. In her new and organizational needs. role, she will be responsible for chapter support and development, sales, Doug DeRose has been appointed retention as well as membership Vice President, Chief Financial and support and services for Michiana, Administrative Officer. Doug has Indiana, Rock River Valley, St. Louis, been with NTMA since September Milwaukee, Kansas City, North 2013 in the role of Chief Financial Texas and Houston Chapters. As Officer. As an officer of the associa- we further implement our commit- tion, he will continue as CFO and will ment to strengthen our chapters and now assume management responsi- members, this new role brings key bilities for those individuals respon- regional support to them. Kelly will sible for events, the NRL and will be also continue to be our liaison with operations manager for headquarters. the Emerging Leaders Team. Kelly Doug will continue to report to Dave will report to Dave Tilstone. Tilstone.

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG Welcomes New Members

BLUE SUN MANUFACTURING DACO PRECISION MANUFACTURERS RIO GRANDE WELDING & FABRICATION Northern Utah Chapter Northern Utah Chapter New Mexico Chapter Mr. Kyle Ellis Mr. Elliot Moses Mr. Jeremy J. Williams 1569 W 2650 S # 4 1820 W. Printers Row 10001-F Southern Ave SE Ogden, UT 84401 West Valley City, UT 84119 Albuquerque, NM 87123

CBIZ GROSS MACHINE, INC. SAN LEANDRO HIGH SCHOOL National Associate Philadelphia Delaware Chapter Education Institution Mr. Ed Hinders Mr. Bruce R. Gross Mr. Andres Alvarez 625 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 200 1760 Costner Drive 2200 Bancroft Avenue St. Louis, MO 63141 Warrington, PA 18976 San Deandro, CA 94577

CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE ITS MANUFACTURING, INC. SEEB INDUSTRIAL, INC. Education Institution General Member Cleveland Chapter Mr. John Bronisz Ms. Tonya Mallory Mr. Alex Nagy, Jr. 525 Buena Vista Drive SE 1918 West Virginia Avenue 5182 Richmond Road, Unit A Albuquerque, NM 87106 Crewe, VA 23930 Bedford Heights, OH 44146

CM GRINDING, INC. NICHOLAS MACHINE, LLC VANGUARD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Michiana Chapter Michiana Chapter New Mexico Chapter Mr. Mike Mayfield Mr. Joseph Novak Ms. Tanda Headrick 55643 Fairview Avenue P.O. Box 114 3167 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite 283 South Bend, IN 46628 New Carlisle, IN 46552 Albuquerque, NM 87110 COGITIC CORPORATION PLUS ONE CORPORATION Rocky Mountain Chapter Boston Chapter Mr. Jared Veteto Mr. Bill Thorpe 5061 N. 30th Street, Suite 100 11 Mason Street Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3247 Peabody, MA 01960-49-5943

North Easton Machine Celebrates a Golden Anniversary

North Easton Machine Company from the Massachusetts House of (North Easton, MA) celebrated its 50th Representatives by Representative Claire anniversary on Friday, September 19, Cronin. 2014 at the historic Oakes Ames Memorial In his speech that followed, Holbrook Hall. The event included past and present took time to thank North Easton Representative Claire Cronin presents proclamation company staff, customers, colleagues Machine’s employees, customers and from Massachusetts House of Representatives to and elected officials. Company president, others in attendance for helping North North Easton Machine President, John Holbrook. Jon Holbrook, was presented with a Easton become the success it is today. He proclamation to mark the achievement spoke of the company’s early days and the The company continues to operate on significance of holding the event at Oakes Elm Street in a 15,000 square foot building Ames Memorial Hall. His father, Donald just behind the garage where it began. Holbrook, started the company as a part- Today, North Easton Machine employs time venture in the family’s garage after 25 staff and supplies precision machined arranging a loan with local banker, David components to a wide variety of industries Ames. While supporting his family on and companies around the world. The $100 a week at his full-time job, Donald company has been a member of the NTMA bought several used screw machines and and involved in its Boston Chapter for 27 worked most nights until midnight. His of its 50 years. You can contact them at wife, Marie Holbrook, took care of the www.northeastonmachine.com. North Easton Machine President, Jon Holbrook, cuts ordering and receiving of tooling and raw into the cake made to resemble a machine tool as materials and she handled deliveries, as his wife, Lil, and mother, Marie, look on. well as the household.

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THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG CHAPTER NEWS SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA The San Francisco Chapter’s integration on Selway’s shop last 2014 meeting was held at floor and welcomed two new Selway Machine Tool, with the members: San Leandro High topic “Automating the machine School (Education) and Western shop and driving bottom line Tool Supply (Associate). As part profits.” Both speakers, one of the Chapter’s ongoing effort from Trinity Automation and to support workforce develop- one from FastEms, spoke about ment, a donation of $5300 was robots and the pluses and mi- made to Livermore High School Chapter president, Doug Hill, wel- nuses of integrating robotics to help the school refurbish their comes new members Western Tool with machine tools and manu- two lathes. Supply’s Jerry Gerardot (above) and facturing. The group of 45 en- San Leandro High School’s Andres joyed demos of tools, robots and Alvarez (left).

PITTSBURGH CHAPTER TOLEDO CHAPTER’S NEW PITTSBURGH AND THE CIACCO FAMILY WESTERN NAME: WESTERN LAKE CHAPTER LAKE ERIE PASS IT FORWARD CHAPTER ERIE CHAPTER

As noted in the November story with prospective NTMA NTMA’s Toledo chapter has because we felt the name will issue of The Record, Ralph members. Ed Sekora, Pittsburgh formally changed their name to better represent our members Ciacco’s family has asked that Chapter Executive announced at Western Lake Erie Chapter of outside the City of Toledo. This memorial contributions honor- Fall Conference that the Chapter the NTMA. reflects a more accurate territo- ing Ralph’s legacy be sent to will donate their design services Chapter President Mike ry for our growing membership the Pittsburgh Chapter of the to interested chapters wishing to Pasch noted that “the Board throughout Northwest Ohio National Tooling and Machining modify this Capabilities flier for Members of the former Greater and Southeast Michigan.” Foundation specifically for the their own use. For details con- Toledo NTMA Chapter agreed apprenticeship program (www. tact Ed ([email protected]). to change the name to Western pghntma.org). As Membership Thank you for passing it for- Lake Erie Chapter NTMA Chair, Ralph had helped develop ward, Pittsburgh Chapter and a Capabilities flyer to be used the Ciacco family. to share the NTMA/Chapter Ted Toth recognizes NTMA scholarship recipients Hallie Overschmidt and TOTH RECOGNIZES NATIONAL Ashley Robinson. Both ST. LOUIS students were awarded CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS the 2014 Brock Babb Memorial and the Vobeda Memorial Scholarships. The St. Louis Chapter hosted of the four NTMA scholarship National Chairman Ted Toth at winners. Ashley Robinson their November meeting. Ted and Hallie Overschmidt were spoke with the Chapter about recognized as recipients of his theme, Retooling Precision both the Brock Babb Memorial Kern, the scholarship winners annual visit to the area. He said Manufacturing, focusing Scholarship and the Vobeda presented Ted with MFG Day he looks forward to returning to specifically on the many tools Memorial Scholarship. Ashley is items: a T-shirt and a keychain St. Louis soon – in fact he and NTMA offers its members. enrolled at Southwestern Illinois tooled by SWIC precision several hundred others will be He also installed the Chapter’s College and Hallie attends manufacturing students. back in October for the 2015 Board of Directors. Ranken Technical College. Ted had the opportunity Fall Conference. One of the highlights of the Together with St. Louis Chapter to tour several St. Louis area meeting his introduction of two Scholarship winner Zak shops as part of the chairman’s

THE RECORD — December 2014 / P9 SINCE INVESTING IN MAKINO “EQUIPMENT, OUR REVENUE HAS GROWN MORE THAN 14 TIMES.”

TO SUM IT UP, WE’RE RUNNING MORE“ PARTS WITH BETTER QUALITY, FASTER THAN AT ANY OTHER POINT IN THE COMPANY’S HISTORY.”

[MAKINO] HAS GIVEN THE COMPANY“ A 200 PERCENT INCREASE IN SALES PER EMPLOYEE.”

Profi t. After all is said, all is done and everything has shipped, it’s why today’s leading manufacturers choose Makino. Because when you make what matters, making it with Makino is the surest path to profi tability. Just ask the companies that are already there. Read their stories. Watch their videos and cutting demos at Makino.com/profi tability.

Makino_MWM_Claims_Profitability2_NTMAtheRecord_Nov.indd 1 10/9/14 3:59 PM NTMA-U’s Partnership with Thornton Academy Brings Workforce Development to the High School Level

In addition to the almost 250 NTMA-U more contract hours will eventually be ap- Taking an online NTMA-U courses while traditional students, NTMA-U has 20 high plied toward a college degree. in high school can also help students get a school students preparing for careers in Enrolling in NTMA-U courses can have sense of what will be expected in a college manufacturing. Thornton Academy (Seco, a variety of benefits for high school stu- course. ME) has their local market cornered on high dents. For students like those at Thornton “It’s clear that in today’s environment school training thanks to NTMA member Academy, they provide the opportunity to a huge proportion of students who go to Arundel Machine’s Patrick Shrader. earn college credit without having to com- college are not prepared for college-level But at the beginning there was just one mute to campus. Online courses can also work,” says Ken McCreight, former Dean of problem – the need for trained machin- expose students to a wide range of subjects STEM at NC State College and current Vice ist was high, and the nearest trade school not available at their high school. President at NTMA. “Taking an NTMA-U or community college that had any type of But the courses aren’t for everyone. online course gives students a glimpse of manufacturing program was 45 minutes Below are four facts high school students what is expected in college so they won’t be away from the company that had the need should know about online college courses. among those who are unprepared and there- for skilled employees and the high school. 1. They can cut college costs. In some fore less successful.” And most of the students didn’t have their cases, high school students can use online Students get to work at their own pace driver’s license. college courses to lower their overall higher and if a module is easy, they can just breeze Enter Patrick Shrader, Arundel Machine, education spending. It further helps ease the through it. who got creative and began conversation financial burden by widening employment Be sure to read the following story from with Allan Young of Thornton Academy. opportunities. Thornton Academy, the site of this first From that conversation they began by sign- Many Maine politicians and school of- NTMA-U / high school partnership. For ing up ten Thornton Academy students for ficials have embraced NTMA-U courses as more information about NTMA-U enroll- an NTMA-U online course. By the time a way to help students receive the training ment, please contact NTMA Vice President, the first two semesters were completed, ten they need for high paying jobs upon gradu- Ken McCreight at (216) 264-2834 students entered into a summer internship ation. Pratt and Whitney has offered each ([email protected]). with Arundel Machine as well as neighbor- intern a full time position upon completion ing Pratt and Whitney. The completed 200 of high school. hours of classes that will be added to 400 2. They can help assess college readiness.

NTMA-U 2015 Spring Semester Enrollment is now open to NTMA Members.

NTMA-U currently has almost 250 students enrolled in taking a combined total of 503 modules. This is a huge milestone, as this is the very first semester of module training! Who in your company needs targeted training that focuses on a specific skillset? For details, including available classes, go to www.ntma.org/initiatives/education/

MTConnect Version 1.3.0 Released on October 24

MTConnect Institute announced the machine-to-machine communication, experiences about implementation of the release of MTConnect standard version additional data items for equipment and standard. For more information about 1.3.0. The MTConnect standard is an devices, as well as substantial improve- MTConnect go to www.mtconnect.org open-source communication standard ment to readability of the standard docu- for interoperability of manufacturing ments. With this release, the MTConnect equipment and devices. This new version Institute also launched the MTConnect provides significant features, which in- User Portal atMTCup.org, a commu- clude inter-device connectivity to enable nity site for best practices and shared

THE RECORD — December 2014 / P11 NTMA-U Launches Thornton Academy Students into Workforce

Thornton Academy has become the first Bertrand, President of NTMA member teaches two levels of students – Semester 1 and high school in the country to partner with the Arundel Machine Tool (Arundel, ME), busi- Semester 2 – in addition to teaching precision National Tooling and Machining Association nesses like his are poised to grow, but can machining at Southern Maine Community (NTMA) to offer an online training cur- struggle without available, skilled labor. As College (SMCC). Junior students enrolled riculum (NTMA-U) that promotes advanced father of a Thornton Academy student and in the second year of the program will take workforce development. The Thornton husband to an alum, Bertrand decided to part in a learning lab on Wednesday evenings Academy NTMA-U program provides moti- donate funds to support the introduction at Southern Maine Community College. vated students the opportunity to earn a high of the NTMA apprenticeship training into Sophomore students participating in the first school diploma concurrently with a compe- Thornton Academy’s curriculum. His leader- year of the program will experience their labo- tency certificate in Precision Machining. Tom ship and donation helped create a successful ratory at Arundel Tool and Machine. Narciso, Instructor at Thornton Academy program. Paul Jurgiewich, a junior at Thornton and Associate Professor at Southern Maine Thornton Academy Associate Head Allan Academy, said “I learned about a summer Community College, said “The precision Young said “For the 2014-15 school year – job machining at Pratt & Whitney by taking manufacturing industry is on the precipice the second year of the program, Thornton the NTMA-U precision machining class in of the long-awaited trend of diminishing Academy’s NTMA-U program has enrolled school. Nick (Rizeakos), Tom (Teague), and supply of skilled labor. We need to put away twenty students. The program covers every- I were chosen out of the 10 other students the old stereotypes about shop class. This thing from geometry and trigonometry to us- to take part as a summer intern at Pratt & NTMA-U program provides another path- ing CAD programs, safety practices, blueprint Whitney. I was put on the micron grinder way for students to experience the academic reading, CNC operations, advanced applied (3 axis machine) which I would load up, rigor connected with our industry.” Thornton shop math, SPC, GD&T, and practice with run the program, then measure the part af- Academy students who have enrolled and dozens of precision machine tool devices. terwards on a CMM (coordinate measuring advanced in this program have already begun This apprenticeship program offers a skills- machine). I also ran a few other machines like working at the North Berwick, Maine plant based certification curriculum to complete the Huffman (5 axis), the wash, the micron of Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies the NIMS written exam while gaining valu- (3 axis) the grit blaster, and the manual mill. Corporation company that designs, manufac- able industry-specific knowledge and earning The most challenging part of running the tures and services aircraft engines and auxil- 21 college credits.” Instructor Tom Narciso iary power units. Through Chamber of Commerce events, Clockwise from the right: Photos Courtesy of Pratt & Whitney. participation in the Maine International Thomas Teague, a Thornton Academy junior who qualified Trade Commission (MITC), and through for the opportunity to work at Pratt & Whitney through building a job shadow/internship program, his performance in his NTMA-U class, ran the manual mill Thornton Academy has partnered with lo- and the laser graver this summer. “The people at Pratt & cal businesses in a number of ways. Through Whitney are great. They gave us the opportunity to work those relationships, the Saco town academy during the school year part time. And I’m having a great time discovered that precision machining compa- learning and working. I want to get more into it and learn nies have many more positions available than other machines and more about the plant.” they have skilled workers to fill them. From Paul Jurgiewich is a Thornton Academy junior, working at this realization, the partnership with NTMA Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick, Maine while he finishes was created. “We’re a private school with a school.” The people I work with do a great job teaching, but I can’t just watch public mission. We have an obligation to pre- someone do something then pare students for highly academic careers, but know exactly what to do. I we also have to look at the range of opportu- have to get on the machine nities offered by our economy. There are not myself and teach myself enough skilled people to fill important jobs. how to run it.” Not every student is going to go to college. Nick Rizeakos, a Thornton There are hands-on technical trades that need Academy junior, working people,” said Headmaster Rene M. Menard. at Pratt & Whitney in North Nationwide, over 800,000 machine jobs Berwick, Maine. went unfilled last year. According to Marcel

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG machines was learning them. Pratt & Whitney is an amazing business and getting my foot in Discounted Small the door at such a young age just blows people away. When I told people that I’m 16 years old Package Domestic U.S. and still in high school their mouths would drop. Nobody could believe it. It’s amazing.” Express Shipping Steven Howe of Pratt & Whitney said “Three Thornton Academy students - Nicholas Rizeakos, Paul Jurgiewich and Tom As part of the NTMA Shipping Program, day delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most areas (by Teague - displayed outstanding performance PartnerShip helps NTMA members save on noon, 4:30 or 5 p.m. to some rural areas). throughout the summer. Their supervisors their FedEx® small package shipments (under • FedEx Standard Overnight® When you were amazed at their energetic attitude and 150 pounds), whether express or ground, domes- need it there next business day in the afternoon. desire to learn as much as they can. We started tic or international, business or home deliveries. • FedEx 2Day® A.M. Second-business-day them on bench mechanic work, intending to The PartnerShip setup process makes it simple delivery by 10:30 a.m. to most areas (by noon to give them several weeks of exposure to our and easy to get up and running quickly, and their rural areas). parts and processes. However, within a couple shipping experts provide help every step of the • FedEx 2Day® Second-business-day de- of days they were operating machines! They way to ensure members maximize their small livery by 4:30 p.m. to most areas (by 7 p.m. to all had perfect attendance. Paul and Tom con- package savings. residences). tinue working part time through the school Here are a few examples of the discounted • FedEx Express Saver® Delivery is in 3 busi- year and we have agreed, with the stipulation domestic U.S. express shipping services and ness days by 4:30 p.m. to most areas (by 7 p.m. that their grades do not suffer. School is their benefits that are available to NTMA members to residences). primary job now.” through the NTMA Shipping Program: • Free FedEx shipping supplies can be or- To learn more about this program con- • FedEx SameDay® Available 365 days a dered and delivered to your business on FedEx. tact Allan Young, Associate Headmaster at year for your most urgent shipments. com. Thornton Academy (207.282.3361, ext. • FedEx SameDay® City Get urgent cross- This tip is brought to you by PartnerShip®, 4435) or see the news page of the school’s city delivery within several major U.S. metro the company that manages the NTMA website: www.thorntonacademy.org/page. areas. Shipping Program. For more information or cfm?p=560 . • FedEx First Overnight® When you need it to enroll, email [email protected] or call there first thing the next-business-day morning. 800-599-2902. • FedEx Priority Overnight® Next-business-

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THE RECORD — December 2014 / P13 THE PREMIER NATIONAL ROBOTICS COMBAT LEAGUE BUILDING Join us for an action packed event that AMERICA’S will test students’ TECHNOLOGY ingenuity as they go head to head with their LEADERS, own mechanical creations in duels of ONE ROBOT robot combat. AT A TIME This event, brought to you by the National Tooling and Machining Association, demonstrates PLUG IN AT GONRL.ORG how this powerful program OR JOIN US is aligning industry and ON FACEBOOK education to introduce FACEBOOK.COM/GONRL students to the benefits of high-tech careers.

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THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG ANOTHER MFG DAY SUCCESS STORY – FROM BOSTON BTMA Members Open Their Doors for 3rd Annual Manufacturing Day

BTMA members are very serious about getting the word out about Representatives also took part in the activities. the importance of manufacturing. As part of their year-round efforts North of Boston, members Boston Centerless and the Center for to promote the industry, seven companies opened their doors to stu- Manufacturing Technology in Woburn, along with United Tool & dents, educators, and local and state officials on October 3rd, National Machine Corp. in Wilmington hosted students from four local high Manufacturing Day. AccuRounds, Arundel Machine Tool, Boston schools – Malden, Somerville, Woburn and Northeast Metro Technical. Centerless, the Custom Group Center for Manufacturing Technology, Representatives from FH Peterson Machine Corp., North Easton Machine Co., and United a local career center Tool & Machine Corp. all hosted tours and activities for over 500 and a YouthBuild people, combined. program participated These events pro- as well. vided information Arundel Machine and insights into the Tool, Arundel ME, importance of the in- had over 100 visitors dustry and the varied to its October 3rd careers available. Somerville High School students talk with Jason Open House. Three Three members Cialone, a Manufacturing Manager at Boston local high schools located south of Centerless. participated in tours Boston worked to- and learned about the important industries served by Arundel and gether to rotate stu- Paul Diamond of North Easton Machine showing manufacturers like it. The schools included the Regional Technical dents and teachers students the different manufacturing floor Centers from Sanford and Biddeford ME and Thornton Academy in from four vocational processes. Saco ME. high schools through BTMA is grateful their facilities. For the second year in a row, AccuRounds, FH Peterson to each of these compa- Machine Corp. and North Easton Machine Co. provided the schools nies for their leadership with great opportunities to compare the different processes and prod- in organizing and en- ucts of these companies. The par- gaging their communi- ticipating high schools included: Helder Goncalves speaks with ties in Manufacturing • Bristol-Plymouth Regional Brockton area middle school Day events. The par- • South Shore Regional students touring AccuRounds. ticipation of over 500 • Southeastern Regional visitors at members’ fa- • Old Colony Regional cilities is a testament to Local Workforce outstanding leadership Investment Board & Career and dedication. Works staff, STEM faculty Students from Thornton Academy interact with from local schools, city offi- Arundel Machine employee, Justin Patry. cials and Massachusetts State

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THE RECORD — December 2014 / P15 2014 FALL CONFERENCE NTMA “TOOLS”OVERVIEW

2014 Fall Conference in New Orleans Left: Rick Ware, Mazak VP of Sales 2014 Fall Conference

was a resounding success. Based on and Marketing, enhancing the Thank you to our Sponsors! Chairman Ted Toth’s “Retooling in 2014” conference experience with the

theme, the conference focused on the ‘WOW!’ Breakfast. Omelets anyone? 2014 Fall Conference October 22-24, 2014 NTMA “tools” offered to members. A record number of first timers, seasoned fall 2 conference attendees, spouses, sponsors 0 and staff all enjoyed rich general sessions, 1 lively informative roundtables, Technology 4 Day and then managed to fit in an evening reception and the closing gala. In between, of course, there was time here and there f to sneak away to enjoy a little of New a Orleans’ rich history and unique culture. l It was noted by one person “I’ve been to Right: Exact JobBOSS, Ranae l a lot of NTMA conference and this ranks Frisbie, greeting NTMA members in the top 3 ….. ever!” NTMA President at registration Dave Tilstone noted “It c was a very successful event o by any measure.” n F e r First Timers e n c A record 60 first timers Nathan Coin (Aerotek) and Dave Tilstone welcomed first timers to the 2014 conference at breakfast sponsored by Aerotek e attended this year’s Fall Conference. They were welcomed on Wednesday r with a breakfast, with e introductions to NTMA v Executive Team, staff and i key partners. One comment in particular stands out and e should be a testimony to w anyone considering the value of attending a future national conference. “Thank you so much for having breakfast with me at the first timers meeting….our company owners and I cannot say enough good things we have come across since joining this group. It appears we may have another new customer just because of this conference.”

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The lively town of New Orleans was backdrop to a fantastic welcoming reception at the World War ll Museum, hosted by Kennametal. Guests wore their 1940s attire in a venue that included vintage aircraft along with armored and ground vehicles. It was a perfect setting for socializing and getting acquainted with one another. It is appropriate at a conference that fell just before Veterans Day that NTMA honor and celebrate the role of all veterans, especially in this venue concentrated on 2 those of WWII. The group recognized, too, the role that 0 American manufacturing played, and continues to play, 1 in the vital infrastructure of the U.S. here and abroad. 4

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THE RECORD — December 2014 / P17 NTMA General Session – Awards and Recognition

Fall Conference formally kicks off with a General Session. This is the time for awards and recognition. See Chairman’s Corner at the front if this issue of The Record for Ted’s list of General Session awards and recognition. Among those honored and recognized were the top three NTMA-U graduates in the inaugural graduation class of 2014. Kevin Ausmus (Southern Machine Works), Shane Carlton 2 (Sattler Companies) and Phillip Eisenloeffel Ted Toth with Honor Award recipient Roy Vestraete Mike Hirsh (Hirsh Precision Products of Ogden, UT) 0 (Valco Valley Tool & Die) were recognized as (Anchor Danly) received the 6S Excellence Award from Ted Toth 1 achieving high (nearly perfect) scores – in fact 4 each was within 200 points of the 6000 possible points. More importantly, NTMA-U graduation means greater opportunities in their respec- f tive careers. One graduate noted that he “found a the course challenging.” Another noted that l while the courses were sometimes tough, the l benefits were well worth it” and that he liked that he could do the coursework on his own time. NTMA Vice –President Ken McCreight (and c “dean” of NTMA-U) noted that “this (was) a o great day for NTMA-U” and looks forward to Ted Toth with several anniversary award recipients: Dave Tilstone (far left) and Ted Toth stand with the n continued accomplishments of this year’s gradu- Pat Walsh (Ehrhardt Tool & Die, 75 years); Tim delegation from NTMA’s newest and fastest growing F ates, these awardees and the many to come. Barickman (NuTec Tooling Systems, 30 years); chapter (and now Star Chapter), New Mexico e This year’s Honor Award went to Roy Donald Lloyd (The Lloyd Company, 35 years) and Roy Chapter Vestraete, Danly Machine Company (now Sweatman (Southern Mfg. Technologies, 30 years) r Anchor Danly) based in Ithaca, Michigan. It was e noted that Roy is a “true advocate for the tool n and die industry.” c e r e v i Ted Toth with Nils Kjell and Doug Hill, who are Ted Toth presents the Akron Star Chapter award to e representing San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, one Courtney Wagner and Dave Sattler, representing the w of four new Star Chapters Akron Chapter

Ted Toth and NTMA-U graduate Kevin Ausmus

Ted Toth and NTMA-U graduate Philip Eisenloeffel The Rocky Mountain Chapter has joined the class of Ted Toth and NTMA-U graduate Shane Carlton Star Chapters, represented by Scott White

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG Technology Day

After a WOW! breakfast sponsored by Mazak, Technology Day began with seminars on Machine Interface Training, Considerations for Five Axis Machining, Laser Tech Machine, Options for Shop Consumables, Quote Management and What’s Next in Technology. These meaty topics alone provided enough materials to put attendees over the top in terms of return on their investment of time and funds 2 to travel to/attend the Fall Conference. Darryl Smith (Doosan) Dr. Gregory Hyatt (DMG MORI) 0 One NTMA member noted, 1 “Technology Day was a huge 4 bonus …. I wish I’d brought some of my shop people for the day.” Based upon member feed- f back, the full day of technology a presentations was not only a l first for a Fall Conference but l ranked as a “must do again” by those who attended. Social media became one c of the hot topics at the entire o Fall Conference. Are you on n Facebook (your company)? F Do you Tweet on Twitter? How e many contacts are actively Mike Kerscher (Mazak) Randy Harland (DMG MORI) Jack Burley (BIG Kaiser) engaged in your LinkedIn r network? Gretchen Homeyer, e Maddie Wardle and Caitlin n Andrews presented practical c ways to leverage Facebook, e LinkedIn and Twitter to generate a buzz around your company and brand. r e v i e w Christine Hansen (Epicor) Kevin Ahaus & Reid Leland - Tech Day Moderators

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THE RECORD — December 2014 / P19 Informational Sessions and Roundtables

A new, very-well received addition to this year’s conference was the Lean Manufacturing NTMA Member Panel. Members highlighted various aspects of lean they have implemented and openly discussed the successes they real- ized in their businesses as a result of those changes. Another panel, Wednesday’s Additive Manufacturing, included additive experts, who updated members on the truths and myths sur- 2 rounding this disruptive technology. Of keen 0 interest since the recession has been the sales 1 and marketing workshop that outlined key 4 steps of marketing your business to customers. As always roundtables were extremely well Top Left: Mike Retzer (Industry Advocacy Team attended and highly regarded. For this confer- Leader) f ence there were industry specific roundtables Above: Zac Overton (Emerging Leaders Team a for automotive, fluid power, aerospace and Leader) l medical. Plans are already in the works to ex- Left: kevin Ahaus (Workforce Development l pand the transportation roundtable to capture Team Leader) auto, trucks and off-road vehicles. Franklin c Partnership (One o Voice) and Bracewell n & Giuliani wrapped F up the closing e General Assembly with an overview of r the upcoming elec- e tions as well as the n status of Section c 179, accelerated From Left to Right: Bruce Dworak & Ken McCreight. Ken e depression and the Seilkop, Kurt Miller, Mike Pasch and Bob Trent. David Weyreter, R&D Tax Credit. AJ Schaeper and George Watson. Bob Gaum, Patrick Walsh and Andy Borst. r e v i OPTIONAL OFFSITE EVENTS e w Fall Conference included three offsites – just for fun: walking ghost tour, mask- making and a riverboat cruise up the Mississippi.

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After an action-packed week of technology and business tracks, the conference was concluded with a masquerade-themed gala hosted by Makino. Guests were dressed to the nines and wore the customary masks of Mardi Gras, with fundraising silent and live auctions benefiting the NRL and the Advocacy Fund. The masked fun and festivities were an especially appropriate way to end the New Orleans conference. 2 0 1 4

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INDEX-Werke was founded by Mr. Connecticut as Hermann Hahn in Esslingen, in the a wholly owned INDEX-Werke factory, Germany Stuttgart region of Germany in 1914 subsidiary of and quickly developed in the 1920s to INDEX-Werke to better support the tomotive and automotive supplier indus- one of the leading machine tool export- training needs and service requirements tries, mechanical engineering, electrical ing companies worldwide, based on of their customers. In 1975, INDEX be- engineering and electronics sectors as the high quality and productivity of its gan with the production of Multispindle well as manufacturers of fluid technol- automatic single spindle turning ma- turning machines. A few years later, the ogy and of controls and instruments as chines. These machines produced high company entered the market for CNC well as medical technology and in the quality turning parts for many different technology, and INDEX soon assumed aerospace industry. types of industries from the growing a pioneering role here. After the death Today, INDEX employs approxi- German automobile industry to optical of Eugen Hahn, the son of the com- mately 2250 people worldwide. In ad- components and parts used in fixtures pany’s founder, 85% of the company dition to the facilities in Germany and and appliances. shares were put into a foundation. The the U.S., INDEX has sales and service company continues to be held by that organizations in France and Sweden private foundation. and a plant in Brazil since 1975. INDEX In 1992, INDEX presented a new enjoys a reputation of one of the most generation of turn-mill centers based on innovative machine tool builders world- a modular component system. In 1997, TRAUB Drehmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG from neighbor- ing Reichenbach/ Fils was taken over and integrated into the INDEX Group as an independent subsidiary. Vintage INDEX screw machine Since 2002, INDEX has of- The first machines were imported to fered multi-func- the United States in 1924. After World tional production War II, INDEX became, next to Brown centers in which & Sharpe, the world’s largest producer different process of single spindle automatics which can technologies can be found in many companies worldwide. be integrated in With the advent of CNC technology, one machine. MS22C-8multispindle CNC INDEX started a successful coopera- The complete tion with a renowned US lathe builder, machining means that not only the wide, producing high quality, mostly Lodge & Shipley (Cincinnati, OH), quality and precision are higher but computer-controlled machine tools which continued for many years. also that primarily the production costs which can produce highly complex parts Within four decades of the company’s are reduced as a result of the shorter for low and high volume requirements. founding, more than 20,000 turning ma- throughput times. This benefit is appre- chines had been sold, forming the basis ciated by INDEX customers worldwide for the excellent reputation of INDEX as it strengthens their competitiveness. around the world. In 1983, INDEX The main customers of INDEX Corporation was started in Shelton, turning machines are found in the au-

THE RECORD — December 2014 / P23 CONGRESSMAN WALBERG AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE SHEPPARD TOUR DUNDEE MFG

Congressman 2. Schooling is Tim Walberg and cost effective. State Representative 3. Provides Candidate Jason for a progressive Sheppard from scale of wages for Michigan toured Dundee Manufacturing the apprentice to Company on October 28th . increase their stan- The main topic discussed with dard of living while Congressman Walberg is how Dundee attending school. Manufacturing is filling the deficiencies in 4. It provides a Dale Davis, Congressmen Tim Walberg, State Representative Jason Sheppard, their skilled labor pool. The company ex- platform for on the Peter Davis and Sarah Davis outside Dundee Mfg. pressed that they are going to have to grow job training. our skilled trades organically, by utilizing Congressman Walberg agreed that the the NTMA Trade School based in Bedford United States is in need of providing pro- Michigan and the use of the NTMA-U for grams that help bridge the gap of skilled individualized programs to help employees labor in our manufacturing base. that have particular needs. He was told Learn more about Dundee that the program provides the following Manufacturing at www.dundeemfg.com benefits: or contact Dundee President, Pete Davis 1. Good employees can be spon- ([email protected]). sored by employer to obtain Journeymen Certification through NTMA and DOL. DID YOU KNOW… KAISER’S EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF ACCESSORIES PERMITS EACH BORING HEAD TO BE RECONFIGURED FOR MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS

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Too often military hiring efforts are tary friendly companies implementing. ist candidates find that all their military viewed by companies only through the First, make sure your recruiting man- candidates drop out because they’re be- lens of patriotism or a sense of obliga- agers includes employees from military ing hired by other companies that take tion. It is time to broaden this percep- backgrounds who can help interpret only two or three months to complete the tion. Civilian hiring of National Guard military training and experience jargon process. members, veterans and Reservists should with real insight. Don’t just rely on the All of us in the military and in busi- be seen as an opportunity -- a big oppor- computerized occupational code trans- ness, really all of us in America, have a tunity -- for employers to hire men and vital stake in the success of the all-vol- women with proven track records who unteer military. Our sons and daughters, have already demonstrated the quali- nieces and nephews and grandchildren ties that companies value most in their too, are free to decide on their own employees. whether military service is right for them. The Guard invests literally hundreds But to ensure that our young people of thousands of dollars in training every will want to volunteer for the military, we service member in 107 occupational spe- need to ensure that when they complete cialties. These Guard members, -- many their service or choose to be a member of of whom are young men and women, the National Guard, they will have good -- many of whom do not have college de- options for civilian employment equal grees, -- are managing and maintaining to their talents, skills and motivation to billions of dollars’ worth of the most so- contribute to the world around them. phisticated equipment and machines all Brigadier General (ret) Marianne Watson Be sure to register for the American over the world, often in very demanding Jobs for America’s Heroes Campaign climates and geographic locations. lation systems that typically are limited at www.CenterForAmerica.org. Your In the Guard, our service members are and don’t convey the real qualities of the job postings will be provided directly to continuously setting up, managing and candidate’s experience. hundreds of military employment coun- then taking down small cities to support Second, take a hard look at college de- selors working with soldiers one-on-one our presence, not only in foreign coun- gree requirements you have for your jobs to match them with jobs. All services are tries, but here at home during disaster and build in some flexibility. Starbucks, free to employers and candidates. relief efforts. They manage everything for example, amended its recruiting poli- needed -- food service, medical facilities, cies for 29 job categories by adding that global communications, aircraft main- “military equivalencies” would be ac- tenance, truck and tank maintenance, cepted in lieu of college degrees. supply chain systems, safety protocols Third, help your key managers under- and training, personnel management, stand more about military training and emergency response teams – the list goes experience. Too often, recruiters present on and on. excellent candidates to business manag- However, communicating the quali- ers who don’t know how to evaluate the ties of soldiers and veterans successfully candidate’s true worth and reject them. to company recruiters is often a serious Fourth, encourage your recruiters challenge. Most recruiters don’t know and managers to develop ongoing rela- how to interpret all the military jargon tionships with the Guard and military on resumes. For example, many don’t bases in your locations. Help the mili- appreciate how someone who supervised tary employment counselors learn about maintenance on multi-million computer your company and the candidates you’re As noted in the November issue of The Record, systems in tanks is a good candidate -- looking for so they don’t have to guess. NTMA’s One Voice was recognized by the Center with some gap training -- to supervise Let these counselors know that your for America at their Delivering on the Promise maintenance on computer systems in company has a serious interest in good Honor Roll reception on October 23, 2014. manufacturing companies. candidates. Shown here: Brigadier General Ivan E. Denton Here are five best practices we at the Fifth, assess the overall cycle time of presented the award to Paul Nathanson, American Jobs for America’s Heroes your hires. Some companies that take Bracewell & Guiliani. campaign see the most successful mili- six months to close the deal with final-

THE RECORD — December 2014 / P27 Energy Outlook 2015

Last winter’s extremely cold temperatures Production. Natural gas production in storage steadily plummeted to 822 Bcf, which caused high energy costs for unprepared custom- the U.S. continues to break records. In April was an 11-year low, by the end of the storage ers, some of whom are still feeling repercussions 2014, domestic natural gas production reached withdrawal season in April 2014. Record- today. As the 2014-2015 winter season ap- a record-setting 73.5 billion cubic feet (Bcf) breaking storage injections were needed to proaches, NTMA members are asking if energy per day, the highest for any month on record, replenish historically low natural gas storage prices will continue to rise, and how they should according to the U.S. Energy Information levels in time for this winter’s heating demand, prepare and budget. Administration (EIA). Horizontal drilling and which has already started in November 2014. The volatile energy markets are dependent hydraulic fracturing, also known as “frack- Summer 2014 produced the largest natural on many factors, including legislation, weather ing,” are innovative techniques for capturing gas storage injections ever recorded by the EIA. events, consumer demand, and environmental natural gas in shale formations, including the Weekly storage injections, which typically occur concerns. It appears that electricity and natural Marcellus Shale, the largest source of natural in May through October each year, were his- gas prices reached historic lows in April 2012. gas in the U.S. torically high in 2014. Injections were greater Prices are likely to steadily increase through Covering 104,000 square miles, the than 100 Bcf for eight consecutive weeks dur- 2017. Several influencers come into play when Marcellus Shale expands across Pennsylvania, ing the 2014 summer months. Below-normal forecasting 2015 energy price trends. Extreme West Virginia, and parts of Ohio and New York. temperatures across the U.S. during summer weather, Environmental Protection Agency Natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale 2014 contributed to large storage injections, as (EPA) regulations, and domestic natural gas region exceeded 15 Bcf per day through July the power sector’s demand for natural gas-fired resources are three of many important consid- 2014, the first time that level was ever recorded generation weakened. As of November 2014, erations that impact today’s energy price trends. by the EIA. Marcellus Shale natural gas pro- replenished natural gas inventories were 6.8% Weather duction is expected to increase year-over-year. below the five-year average. Industry experts Weather forecasters are predict- are confident that storage levels are ing another cold winter in the U.S. sufficient to meet winter heating Below-normal temperatures are demand. expected to encompass two-thirds of As another cold winter season the U.S., particularly the East Coast approaches, gas demand for heating and Gulf Coast. Above-average and power generation is projected precipitation and heavy snowfall are to increase steadily. Consumer expected in these regions. Parts of demand for gas and electricity are the Midwest and New England were typically synchronized. Electricity blanketed in snow as early as the price trends are closely linked to the first week of November 2014. The natural gas market. Winter weather jet stream over the northern region across the U.S. in 2013-2014 pro- of the U.S. is expected to be erratic, duced the most volatile natural gas which could force cold air from the polar and Imports/Exports. daily price swings in several years, and electric- Arctic regions into the U.S., particularly into the U.S. natural gas imports in 2013 declined ity prices climbed, as well. East Coast and Deep South. for the sixth consecutive year. Total natural gas Electricity generation The West Coast, on the other hand, will expe- imports for 2013 were 2,883,355 million cu- New federal regulations on power plant rience above-normal temperatures, which means bic feet, which is the lowest level since 1995, emissions have prompted electric utilities and severe drought conditions could worsen. In according to the EIA. The U.S. is expected to generators to schedule two dozen coal-burning California, where 60% of the state is suffering the become a major exporter of liquefied natural generators in the U.S. for decommissioning, worst category of drought, mountainous snow- gas (LNG) in the near future. Jordan Cove in beginning in 2015. On April 29, 2014, the U.S. fall is crucial for recovery. Snowfall amounts, Oregon, the nation’s seventh LNG export ter- Supreme Court upheld the U.S. Environmental which depend on the strength of winter storms, minal, was recently approved. LNG exports are Protection Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution are difficult to forecast more than seven days in expected to begin in late 2015. Rule (CSAPR), which is expected to cost power advance. If extreme cold weather forecasts are Supply/Demand. Natural gas storage levels plant operators $800 million per year, starting accurate, electricity consumers should prepare have been a primary driver of price trends for in 2015. The EIA forecasts 16% of coal-fired for the risk of more electricity price volatility. both gas and electricity in 2014. Natural gas capacity available at the end of 2012 will be re- Natural gas storage levels in the U.S. were historically high tired by 2020. The increasing use of natural gas An abundance of natural gas resources in in October 2012, but extreme winter weather for power generation will put upward pressure the U.S., coupled with enhanced drilling tech- in late 2013 and early 2014 substantially in- on prices for both natural gas and electricity. niques, has led to historic increases in natural creased natural gas demand for heating, which In PJM, the regional transmission organiza- gas production and delivery of natural gas. This depleted storage inventories. As the power section responsible for reliable delivery of electric- has reduced dependence on foreign natural gas tor increased demand for natural gas to gener- ity in 13 Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states, the imports. ate electricity, the amount of natural gas in current fuel mix used to generate electricity is

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG 40% coal, 30% natural gas, 19% nuclear, and ergy use and carbon dioxide emissions notably Stabilize energy costs 11% renewable and other. At the current rate, increased. Customers who used variable or index natural gas will surpass coal as PJM’s primary Electricity delivery prices for gas or electricity supply in January source for generation by May 2015. Natural Power outages cost the U.S. economy $18 2014 experienced problematic cost increases. gas is attractively priced compared to coal, and billion to $33 billion per year. The average U.S. Some electricity suppliers quadrupled the vari- natural gas-fired generators are easier to install power plant is 30 years old, while 70% of the able price billed to customers from December and operate. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory grid’s transmission lines and transformers are 2013 through March 2014. Commission has granted license renewals pro- at least 25 years old. Modernizing the U.S. grid Weather-related events in January and viding a 20-year extension to 74 of 100 total system will cost $673 billion by 2020, accord- February 2014 are examples of how unfore- operating reactors in the U.S., according to the ing to the American Society of Civil Engineers. seen and uncontrollable circumstances can EIA. Crude oil greatly affect gas and electricity prices that im- Thirty states have renewable energy man- During the last few years, oil production in pact RTOs, suppliers, and customers. Energy dates in place for wind and solar generation the U.S. has increased to record-breaking lev- consumers are encouraged to mitigate risk sources. Implementation of renewable gen- els. U.S. crude oil production reached 8 million exposure to volatile energy prices by using a eration in the U.S. has been slow. Solar power barrels per day (bbl/d) in February 2014. In fixed-price supply contract as soon as possible, provided 42% of installed generating capacity April 2014, Texas crude oil production reached to cover supply through at least March 2015. in the U.S. during the first half of 2014, while 3 million bbl/d for the first time since the late Customers unwilling to commit to a one- wind accounted for 14 percent. Biomass 1970s, more than doubling production in the to-three year supply contract should at least provided less than 3%, and geothermal and past three years. Crude oil production from the consider locking in a short-term, four-to-five hydropower each comprised less than 1% of Bakken and Three Forks formations in North month supply solution. installed generation capacity in the U.S. during Dakota surpassed 1 million bbl/d in April and Some industry experts now consider ex- this timeframe. The cost of electricity from a May 2014, according to the EIA. treme weather, and resulting gas and electric- green system remains high relative to the cost The U.S. exported 268,000 barrels of crude ity price volatility, as the new norm. Achieving of electricity created by gas or coal generators. oil per day in April 2014, which is the highest budget certainty now for this winter’s gas and Fossil fuel consumption and emissions level of exports in 15 years. The EIA’s Short- electricity costs is a prudent business deci- increase substantially during extreme tempera- Term Energy Outlook forecasts U.S. total sion. For more information, contact NTMA- tures. Cold weather increases the cost of power crude oil production will increase to 9.3 mil- endorsed consulting firm APPI Energy at 800- generation from gas, coal, and nuclear power lion bbl/d in 2015, which would represent the 520-6685 or [email protected]. plants. When the polar vortex triggered very highest annual average level of oil production cold temperatures in the U.S. in early 2014, en- since 1972. Transmission manufacturing with steel turning grades GC4325 and GC4315

With new technological developments, Predictable performance for secure production ity, maximum productivity can be achieved by emerging on the automotive horizon, manufac- First choice grade for soft stage turning applying higher feed rates. These two grades turers are faced with extremely high demands in stable conditions, GC4315, is designed for are excellent choices for outer-diameter turn- in terms of quality, security and productivity. high-speed steel turning with a long and pre- ing, copying and profiling and guarantee pre- The new Sandvik Coromant grades GC4315 dictable tool life. Grade GC4325 is a tougher dictable performance for secure transmission and GC4325 with Inveio™ are designed to steel turning grade that manages interrupted manufacturing. support the automotive industry with out- cuts and uneven depths of cut at high speeds. Sandvik Coromant is a global leading sup- standing reliability and process security. Both grades enable high cutting data without plier of cutting tools, tooling solutions and Large batch production with low unit cost sacrificing component quality. If the spindle know-how to the metalworking industry. With Transmission manufacturing is a large speed limit prevents the full use of their capac- extensive investments in research and develop- volume production with a low cost ment we create unique innovations per part. Therefore, requirements and set new productivity standards such as high process security, short together with our customers. These cycle times and consistent quality include the world’s major automo- are critical for achieving faster lead tive, aerospace and energy indus- times and lower production costs. tries. Sandvik Coromant has 8000 Soft stage turning is performed employees and is represented in 130 before the case hardening process. countries. We are part of the business Offering high wear resistance and area Sandvik Machining Solutions excellent tool life, this is where the within the global industrial group steel turning grades GC4315 and Sandvik. GC4325 are to show a marked step up in performance.

THE RECORD — December 2014 / P29 MASSECON NAMES ACCUROUNDS A COMMUNITY HERO AT ELEVENTH ANNUAL TEAM IMPACT AWARDS

NTMA member AccuRounds (Avon, itself through its leadership in promoting ad- graduates with viable career opportunities in MA) has been named a Community Hero for vanced manufacturing, workforce training, manufacturing. the Team Massachusetts Economic Impact STEM education, vocational education and AccuRounds, founded in 1976, is a con- Awards, presented annually by MassEcon. ambassadorship - among many other contri- tract manufacturer that machines and assem- The awards celebrate companies that have butions. PlumChoice in Lowell and uniQure bles precision turned components for a variety made outstanding contributions to the in Lexington also received this distinction. of industries including aerospace, defense, Massachusetts economy. The winners from “We are extremely gratified to be one of the medical and oil and gas. (www.accurounds. each region were recognized at an Awards recipients of the inaugural Community Hero com). Luncheon on November 25th at Boston’s award. This honor is a true team award rec- MassEcon, founded in 1993, is a non- Renaissance Waterfront Hotel, with over 400 ognizing every team member at AccuRounds profit, non-partisan entity that serves as the business and community leaders in attendance. who contributes to the community in some state’s private sector partner in promoting “The Massachusetts Economic Impact way,” said Michael Tamasi, President and Massachusetts as the premier choice for busi- Award winners have made great contri- CEO at AccuRounds. “From participating ness growth. Its services include the state’s butions to our state’s economy and have on advisory boards to engaging students at only Site Selection Service, which helps spurred regional development throughout the STEM events to speaking with visitors during expanding and relocating companies find a Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Housing plant tours, our team at AccuRounds is pas- home in the Commonwealth; the Research & and Economic Development Greg Bialecki. sionate about their work, and we are thankful Information Service, which provides compa- “I commend these companies for their invest- to MassEcon for this recognition.” nies with the information they need to evaluate ments and look forward to our ongoing part- Tamasi is actively involved in promot- the Commonwealth as a location to grow; and nership as they continue to expand and create ing manufacturing statewide serving on the the Massachusetts Ambassadors, a network jobs here in Massachusetts.” Massachusetts STEM Advisory Council and is of civic and corporate leaders who help mar- AccuRounds is one of three companies a member of the Executive Committee for the ket Massachusetts as a place to do business. selected as a Community Hero, an award MA Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative. (www.massecon.com) conferred for the first time this year by AccuRounds works with several area voca- MassEcon. AccuRounds has distinguished tional schools to help provide prospective TCI PRECISION METALS NAMES BEN BELZER PRESIDENT AND COO

TCI Precision Metals recently named Ben, 33, represents the third generation in the ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality certifications Ben Belzer as President and Chief Operating closely-held company and has been with TCI for the company. Under Ben’s leadership, TCI Officer for the company effective immediately. full-time since 2004 and will take over day-to- continues on a path of developing a high-per- day operations. John Belzer is stepping aside formance workplace focusing on operational and will remain active as the company’s CEO. excellence and total customer satisfaction. This is an extremely proud moment for me Founded in 1956, TCI Precision Metals personally and important milestone for TCI,” is a family-owned precision manufacturer said John Belzer. “Ben brings renewed energy, producing precision machine-ready blanks creativity, applied technologies and a focus on from aluminum, stainless steel and other al- transformative culture to the company while loys. Sawing, grinding, milling and finishing providing exceptional value to the company operations with the added benefit of being a over the past 10 years. Moving forward, under plate and sheet distribute for Alcoa make TCI his leadership the company will continue to Precisiion Metals a one-stop source for qual- evolve as a customer-centric organization.” ity aluminum, stainless and other alloy blanks. Ben Belzer holds a Bachelor of Arts TCI serves the needs of the medical, oil and Degree in Economics and Information gas, aerospace, industrial equipment, defense, Sciences from the University of Illinois at food packaging, semiconductor and many Urbana-Champaign. Among his many ac- other industries. complishments, shortly after joining TCI in For more information, call 2004, Ben scoped, sourced and directed the (800) 234-5613 or visit www.tciprecision.com implementation of an integrated ERP system; in 2008 he was instrumental in acquiring both

THE NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION — WWW.NTMA.ORG St. Louis Holds CFO Roundtable

St. Louis was the site of the industry. Topics included Tax second CFO Roundtable in Landscape: Tax Credits & November. CBIZ, a new NTMA Incentives; Healthcare Reform; National Associate Member, Maximizing Access to Working was the event’s lead sponsor and Capital and Cash Flow; and played a large part in developing Retirement Plan Management. the program content. Other The roundtable discussion sponsors included St. Louis at the end of the day focused Chapter Associate members on benchmarking company Enterprise Bank and Trust (also performance and acquiring host location) and BMO Harris skilled, quality employees. Bank. This session was found to be Individuals from New especially beneficial to the Steve Albart (Enterprise Bank and Trust), Rachel Hacker (BMO Harris Bank) and York, Wisconsin, Alabama and members. Ed Hinders (CBIZ) - sponsors of the CFO Roundtable Kansas City joined St. Louis The CFO Roundtable’s post- Chapter members for engaging event surveys were very positive. that “It was an incredible weeks or months to gather the sessions centered around the For example, one attendee experience to have a day with same information.” roles and responsibilities of responded that the whole day so many knowledgeable people CFOs in the manufacturing was extremely valuable, noting that otherwise would take days, NIMS’ NEW WEBSITE PROVIDES NEW TOOL FOR CALENDAR OF YOUR TALENT SEARCH EVENTS

The National Institute for about and implement industry-recog- TEam leaders meeting Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is excited to nized credentials at their companies. A January 18, 2015 launch a new website catered to employ- link on the site takes you to the Jobs/ Miami, FL ers seeking to fill open jobs and build a Opportunities page, where employers pipeline of globally competitive talent. can post job openings. Manufacturing for Growth (MFG) MTG. The site (www.nimsready.org) pro- March 4-7, 2015 vides concise information, tools and Orlando, FL how-to guides to help employers learn one voice legislative conference April 20-22, 2015 NTMA REPRESENTED MANUFACTURERS AT Washington, D.C. NRL Competition OCTOBER ROUNDTABLE May 15-16, 2015 Cleveland, OH

On October 29, the National Network Foundation and the Business Roundtable, Emerging Leaders conference of Business and Industry Associations has been actively collaborating on ini- May 15-16, 2015 convened a Business Roundtable with tiatives to create a new model for job Cleveland, OH employer representatives, including Dave preparation that helps both students and Tilstone of NTMA. As a Board member of workers build the knowledge and skills Chapter LEadership summit NIMS, Tilstone provided industry input employers need. The National Institute June 11-12, 2015 to ensure that the Network efforts provide for Metalworking Skills is a leader on the Cleveland, OH solutions needed to address the real chal- National Network, with Jim Wall chairing lenges manufacturing companies are fac- the Work & Learn Committee. fall conference ing as they seek candidates. October 21-24, 2015 The National Network of Business and St. Louis, MO Industry Associations, co-led by the ACT

THE RECORD — December 2014 / P31 NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOCIATION 1357 Rockside Rd. Cleveland, OH 44134

On behalf of the Executive Team, Board of Trustees and staff of the National Tooling and Machining Association, we wish you the very best this holiday season.

Thank you to all of our members, partners and supporters of NTMA.

Together, manufacturing represents a vital and vibrant economic force in the United States. May your holidays be bright. May your new year be filled with continued growth and success.

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