Tooling Associations News

Articles and press releases from certain tooling, metal fabrication and other manufacturing associations.

Obama calls for American manufacturers to double exports

Barack Obama appears to have made increasing the amount of US exports a top priority. But exactly how it will be done is still unclear. »

US Senators Trying to Gain Support for Wind Energy Manufacturing

A handful of Senators have introduced legislation attempting to spur investments into offshore wind energy production which would have a positive impact on the US manufacturing base. »

Macomb County Tooling Companies Among Majority to Invest $75 Million

One Metro Detroit county is enjoying a boom in manufacturing investment as several machining and tooling suppliers have bet on the future of aerospace by making large contributions. »

Tool & Die Futures Initiative Meeting Announcement (March 5, 2010)

The Tool and Die Futures Initiative in conjunction with Oakland University's School of Business and CIBRE program have scheduled their next collaborative meeting. »

General Motors and U.S. Tooling Industry Reach Crossroads

Any remnants of General Motors quality-killing purchasing strategy under "Low Cost" Lopez threatens to further destroy the relationship between American suppliers--and customers. »