ETP Funds Available Now
This summer, Manex signed its 14th contract with the State of California to receive $1 million in Employment Training Panel (ETP) funding to help companies receive ETP rebates on training and services. Manufacturing companies can use the
Local Manufacturing Jobs
Included below are job opportunities at local manufacturing companies. Please contact the hiring company directly for more information or to apply. PLASTIKON Industries, Inc. Engineering Manager, Program Management Contact: sstapp@plastikon.com About PLASTIKON PLASTIKON Industries is headquartered in
California Competes Tax Credit Program
Industry News: The California Competes Tax Credit Program has approximately $200 million in tax credits available during the 2017-18 fiscal year for businesses that want to expand in or relocate to California. GO-Biz will accept
New JOBS Act
This summer, Congressman John Garamendi and Congresswoman Norma Torres introduced the Job Opportunities Between our Shores (JOBS Act). The goal of the legislation is to promote advanced manufacturing in California and throughout the United States,
Summer Programs in the Skilled Trades
Attention Manufacturers: During the Summer 2017 session, the Career Education Department at Laney College is offering several programs for interested students in the Bay Area. The programs range from 4 to 6 weeks in length and
NIST MEP Credential Survey
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is embarking on a very important activity to determine the use and value of manufacturing credentials. There are many choices
Cybersecurity Steps for Manufacturers
Below are five basic cyber security steps (as developed by MEP) for manufacturers that can go a long ways in thwarting or reducing cyber attacks from hackers. A PDF download file is also available at
Biomedical Manufacturing Traceability for Innovation
A White Paper by Gregory Theyel, Ph.D, Director, Biomedical Manufacturing Network Abstract - This paper examines biomedical traceability and its importance for improving development, production, and use of drugs and medical devices. Biomedical traceability means
Biomedical Manufacturing Traceability for Innovation
Biomedical manufacturing traceability means that the flow of material and information within a biomedical product value chain can be followed from raw materials to patient outcomes. Biomedical traceability is an important concept because better traceability
What’s the Cost of Not Complying with FSMA Rule?
Some food manufacturers may be inclined to say, “Compliance with FSMA rule is costly; what if we just don’t invest in compliance?” Let’s, for a moment, think about this question and evaluate the cost of
Open Call for U.S. Suppliers
Walmart Announces Open Call for U.S. Suppliers "As we seek out new innovative U.S.-made items, we will once again host an Open Call. Registration is now open for Walmart's 2017 Open Call. We invite both
To Know Them Is to Beat Them
Your company does not exist in a vacuum. It is part of the larger market in which your customer has many options. If someone is searching for your products or services, even if they are
ISO: Its Impact on Supply Chain Management
One of our customers recently received a supplier letter from a major semiconductor manufacturer. In the letter, the Fortune 500 company states they are not satisfied with the current quality level, and that too many of
Keep More of What You Earn
Are you all too familiar with receiving less on your international sales than what you invoice your client? Do you constantly wonder when you will receive payment from your international customer? There are strategies you
Construction of American Pipelines: Request for Information
Industry News President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on January 24, 2017 regarding the Construction of American Pipelines. The memorandum calls for agencies to develop a plan under which all new pipelines, as well as retrofitted, repaired,