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CHPE’s Heat-Wave Test and What It Just Told Advanced Manufacturing

CHPE’s Heat-Wave Test and What It Just Told Advanced Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO When a transmission line supplying up to 20% of New York City’s electricity fails during...

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What are You Tripping Over?

What are You Tripping Over? David Freund Have you ever wondered why you’re not making the progress you’d hoped for? Do you feel stuck? Are there opportunities or goals you’re...

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America at 250: Why the Nation’s Next Manufacturing Chapter Matters More Than Ever

America at 250: Why the Nation’s Next Manufacturing Chapter Matters More Than Ever Randy Wolken, President & CEO In 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. While anniversaries naturally...

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Do You Believe?

Do You Believe? Steve Maloney I’m still riding high with the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship. It was truly an exciting year to be a Knicks fan. Everything...

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Manufacturing Matters: Summer 2026

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Unveils New Mohawk Valley Office at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony   Page 3 | President's Message: Manufacturers Need Electric...

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Talent Development is the Next Competitive Battleground

Talent Development is the Next Competitive Battleground Randy Wolken, President & CEO A New Competitive Reality For years, manufacturing competitiveness primarily centered on taxes, regulations, energy costs, supply chains, and...

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The Best Leaders are Good Followers

The Best Leaders are Good Followers David Freund That statement may sound contradictory, but I recently heard it and found myself reflecting on how true it really is. If you...

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Defense Manufacturing: A Growing Opportunity for New York Manufacturers

Defense Manufacturing: A Growing Opportunity for New York Manufacturers Randy Wolken, President & CEO For decades, defense manufacturing was seen as a niche sector dominated by a limited group of...

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MACNY’s Talent Development Awards Celebrate Region’s Next Generation of Skilled Workers and Industry Partners

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturers Talent Institute (MTI), and Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) welcomed talent development leaders, educators, students, employers, and community partners to the Milton J....

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Choose the Generous View

Choose the Generous View Steve Maloney My last post highlighted how critical teamwork is to success and how the New York Knicks are a great example of this. As I...

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Quantum and the Future of Manufacturing in New York State

Quantum and the Future of Manufacturing in New York State Randy Wolken, President & CEO The manufacturing industry has always been defined by transformative technologies. Steam power, electrification, automation, robotics,...

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The Commitment Trap

The Commitment Trap David Freund Are you someone who misuses commitment? Do you pride yourself on getting things done, regardless of the cost? Many of us measure commitment by how...

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MACNY Unveils New Mohawk Valley Office at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Today, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, announced the opening of its Mohawk Valley office in New Hartford, NY, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s continued growth and commitment to...

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When the Leader Comes Back Different

When the Leader Comes Back Different Randy Wolken, President & CEO I just returned from a wonderful experience with Denise and our three adult children in Italy. One of the...

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Achieving Better Results Together

Achieving Better Results Together Steve Maloney Recently, I wrote an article for the May edition of MACNY's Manufacturing Matters newsletter with this same title, highlighting our Crucial Teams program. I mentioned...

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Manufacturing Matters: June 2026

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Building Tomorrow Together: MACNY Celebrates 113 Years of Manufacturing Excellence   Page 3 | President's Message: Advanced Manufacturing...

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Celebrating Graduates of Inaugural Semiconductor Technician Bootcamp

Yesterday, eleven adult learners were recognized at a graduation ceremony for completing the inaugural Semiconductor Technician Bootcamp in partnership with Advance 2 Apprenticeship® and Onondaga Community College. The intensive 12-week...

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Building Our Next 250 Years

Building Our Next 250 Years Randy Wolken, President & CEO As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, we find ourselves standing in a remarkable and sobering moment. Few nations...

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Building Tomorrow, Together: MACNY Celebrates 113 Years Of Manufacturing Excellence

We proudly hosted our 113th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing on Thursday, May 21st, at the SRC Arena and Events Center in Syracuse. The evening brought together hundreds of manufacturing leaders,...

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Inside Out

Inside Out David Freund Saturday, I was working on some projects in the yard, trying to catch up on things that needed to be done after a very wet spring....

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