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Key Technology Trends Outlook for Advanced Manufacturing

Key Technology Trends Outlook for Advanced Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO McKinsey’s Technology Trends Outlook 2026 examines 14 technology trends through signals in the environment, including investment, research, patents,...

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His Name was George

His Name was George David Freund George Freund was my paternal grandfather. He immigrated to this country with his parents from the Austro-Hungarian Empire at age eight. The family eventually...

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MACNY Legislative Breakfast Fosters Collaboration on Issues Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

On October 13, Manufacturers, industry leaders, stakeholders, and elected officials gathered at the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at Syracuse University for MACNY, The Manufacturers Association’s, Annual Legislative Breakfast, presented...

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Manufacturing’s Workforce Growth, Skills, and the Role of MACNY and MTI

Manufacturing’s Workforce Growth, Skills, and the Role of MACNY and MTI Randy Wolken, President & CEO Manufacturing’s workforce story is now an execution challenge: growth is returning in parts of...

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Reach for New Heights

Reach for New Heights Steve Maloney Last weekend, I received a phone call while walking the golf course and watching my son, Daniel, compete in a golf tournament. I’d been...

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New York’s Manufacturing Moment: Let’s Build the Supply Chains That Make Growth Last

New York’s Manufacturing Moment: Let’s Build the Supply Chains That Make Growth Last Randy Wolken, President & CEO New York’s advanced manufacturing opportunity is larger than any single factory or...

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Manufacturing Month Brings 1,000 Students Inside Local Manufacturing Facilities Across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley

What does a career in manufacturing really look like? This October, approximately 1,000 students and educators will have the opportunity to find out for themselves as MACNY, The Manufacturers Association,...

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Manufacturing Matters: October 2026

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: October is MFG Month Presented by BuildSubmarines.com   Page 3 | President's Message: Leadership in an Age When...

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Manufacturers Talent Institute (MTI) Awarded $1.06 Million to Prepare Central New Yorkers for Careers in Advanced Nuclear Manufacturing

The Manufacturers Talent Institute (MTI), MACNY, The Manufacturers Association’s talent development engine and a nonprofit dedicated to powering the advancement of manufacturing by connecting talent, training, and industry, has been...

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Opportunities Have a Shelf Life

Opportunities Have a Shelf Life David Freund While attending a Maxwell Leadership conference in Orlando, I heard a statement that really impacted me: “The opportunity of a lifetime must be...

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Manufacturers Talent Institute (MTI) Expands Proven Direct-Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs to Western New York

The Manufacturers Talent Institute (MTI), MACNY, The Manufacturers Association’s talent development engine and a nonprofit dedicated to powering the advancement of manufacturing by connecting talent, training, and industry, is expanding...

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Supply Chain Force Multipliers

Supply Chain Force Multipliers Randy Wolken, President & CEO New York’s advanced manufacturing success will depend not only on the major companies making headline investments, but also on the strength...

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How Do I Increase My Value?

How Do I Increase My Value? Steve Maloney In my recent posts, we explored the first four questions of Value-Added Leadership: Do I have value to add; Do I value...

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Advanced Manufacturing Grows When Smaller Manufacturers Grow

Advanced Manufacturing Grows When Smaller Manufacturers Grow Randy Wolken, President & CEO Small and medium manufacturers are central to American manufacturing, not a side note. The U.S. Small Business Administration...

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Leadership Tachycardia

Leadership Tachycardia David Freund Last week, I was at a leadership conference in Orlando when I heard someone discussing the rhythm of a healthy heartbeat. We’ve all seen those EKG...

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Find and Grow Exceptional Talent Within Your Manufacturing Business

Find and Grow Exceptional Talent Within Your Manufacturing Business Randy Wolken, President & CEO In manufacturing, the companies that develop people can outcompete those with the latest equipment. Technology, capital...

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How Do I Add Value?

How Do I Add Value? Steve Maloney I’ve been exploring the first three questions of Value-Added Leadership in my recent posts: Do I have value to add? Do I value...

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New York Manufacturing Has the Demand, Now We Must Build the Capability

New York Manufacturing Has the Demand, Now We Must Build the Capability Randy Wolken, President & CEO The latest national manufacturing and workforce data offer an important message for New...

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The Right Things

The Right Things David Freund This week, I was listening to a podcast and heard the statement: “Continue learning more things about the right things.” Those words struck me on...

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Manufacturing Matters: September 2026

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY's 29th Annual Golf Tournament Tees Off at Bellevue Country Club   Page 3 | President's Message: Defense...

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