To help prepare for the estimated 100 million new interdisciplinary jobs that will be created this century, College of DuPage (COD) will now offer a new Mechatronics Technology certificate. This program will […]
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This article addresses the many strengths, as well as a few weaknesses, seen in Illinois’ manufacturing sector. The state ranks fourth in the nation for industrial jobs. The 542,000 positions […]
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This press release from Software AG, a business solutions provider, discusses 10 predictions they foresee for supply chain and manufacturing in 2015. Manufacturers will add more high quality sensing technology, […]
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This article addresses the ways that middle-market companies in Illinois are positioning for growth in 2015. These companies have an annual revenue between $10 million and $1 billion, and they […]
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A $1.2 million state grant has been awarded to the Northern Illinois Workforce Alliance. This will be used to offer free training to over 100 people in several high-demand areas […]
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This article outlines some important steps that will be necessary to rebuild our currently shrinking middle class. Some of the problems facing industries such as manufacturing are: competition from other […]
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Blyth, Inc is a leading international designer of candles, accessories, fragrance, household convenience items, and personalized gifts. The company is set to open a new Global Center of Excellence for […]
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According to the Manufacturing Institute, 2.7 million manufacturing professionals will retire in the next 8 years, and the replacement workforce is not yet there. Part of the issue is the […]
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The 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is now underway in Detroit, MI and will continue until Jan 25. One of the exciting things being shown is the Strati, […]
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Stertil-Koni is a major manufacturer of heavy duty bus and truck lifts. The Streator, IL company is now set to expand over another 4.5 acres of land to add to […]
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