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Survey: Nearly a third of manufacturers and distributors plan to increase workforce size in 2013
Ninety-two percent of employers who intend to hire in 2013 will hire full-time help

Manufacturers and retailers shift focus to engage consumers
More than 40% of CPG companies expect to sell products directly to consumers in 2013, up from 24% in 2012

Manufacturing: Report shows executives pleased with global outlook, concerned with domestic policy
Two thirds expect to add jobs next year, even as more than half report skilled labor shortage.

Connecticut announces manufacturing program funding for community colleges
The state’s three new Advanced Manufacturing Centers at community colleges will receive $7,325,000 in funding for facility and equipment upgrades that will allow the centers to enhance and develop their educational opportunities.

MAPI Quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook: Rebound in production, modest to moderate growth
Forecast for Industrial Production to Grow 3.1 Percent in 2013, 3.6 Percent in 2014.

EMH celebrates 25th anniversary
Company began as a two-man operation in 1988.

ABB acquires UK-based Dynamotive
Acquisition to expand service offering in low and medium voltage drives and motors.

MAPI Economic Forecast: Confluence of sluggish pace, volatility, optimism
Manufacturing production expected to increase 3.1% in 2013 and 3.6% in 2014; Projections for 1.8% GDP growth in 2013 and 2.8% growth in 2014.

Honda grant supports SME Education Foundation program
PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program a community-based approach to manufacturing education.

Obama administration launches competition for three new manufacturing institutes
Program calls for federal commitment of $200 million across five federal agencies.

Students recognized for participation in apprenticeship program
The Raymond Corporation sponsors the local Youth Apprenticeship Program, which has welcomed more than 58 students since 1991.

MAPI attends U.S. Chamber of Commerce Economic Roundtable
Senior economist reports calmer global economy, calls for regional policy innovation.

MAPI comments on industrial production report
U.S. industrial production contracted by 0.6 percent after strong gains in February and March.

Lyon emerges from bankruptcy
After 110 days in bankruptcy, the manufacturer was acquired by Lyon Capital Partners, LLC (formerly Echelon Capital) and Revere Finance with plans to transform the business.

ISM non-manufacturing index falls but is still in growth mode
The ISM’s monthly Non-Manufacturing Report on Business stated that the index used by the ISM to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.1 in April, falling 1.3 percent from March. Despite the decline, though, non-manufacturing activity increased for the 40th consecutive month.


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