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Scholarship program in 2018. Over the past several
years, the manufacturing sec- tor has been on a growth track, leading to creation of more jobs. Yet, according to a 2018 report by Deloitte, the lack of qualified talent could cause the United States to lose as much as $454 billion in GDP by 2028. The same research shows the United States with more than 500,000 unfilled manufactur- ing jobs.
“As American manufactur- ing continues its resurgence, the focus now needs to turn to aggressively addressing the looming and potentially devas- tating skills gap,” says CNC Machines CEO Curt Doherty.
Scholarship applications are due January 17 with the winner being announced on February 3.
Certifications
Ametek SMP Superior Tube Re-Awarded Two Nadcap Accreditations
Ametek SMP Superior Tube, a Collegeville, PA-based manufacturer of small-diame- ter precision metal tubing for the aerospace and defense sectors, has announced two successful reaccreditations from Warrendale-PA Nadcap, formerly known as the Nation- al Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Pro- gram. Superior Tube met all of Nadcap’s requirements based on standards covering heat treating and welding/brazing.
People
The L.S. Starrett Co., an Athol, MA-based provider of
precision measuring tools and gages, and metrology sys- tems, has announced the appointment of Jon-Michael Raymond as director of sales, North America, Industrial Products. Raymond has worked in the Industrial mar- ketspace for more than 12 years, including the past 3 years as vice president of sales for Pferd Inc.
Jenfab Cleaning Solutions, a Springfield, MO-based provider of heavy-duty and precision-cleaning aqueous- parts-washing systems, has announced to staff additions: Mark Proffitt, plant manager and Kirsten Tuter, the firm’s first quality manager. Prior to their joining Jenfab, Proffitt worked as a vice president of operations for Baker Manufac- turing Co. in Alexandria, LA, while Tuter was quality manag-
er at Jarden Plastic Solutions in Springfield, MO.
Superior Die Set Corp., an Oak Creek, WI-based provider of steel and aluminum prod- ucts, has appointed its first CEO outside the Janiszewski family in the company’s 96-yr. history. Martin Girga, former vice president and general manager at Giddings and Lewis, succeeds Frank Janiszewski. After more than 40 years at Superior, Janiszewski and his brother Casey remain majority share- holders of the company and serve as co-chairmen of the board of directors.
Pferd, Inc., a Milwaukee, WI-based manufacturer of abrasives, brushes and power tools, has announced the appointment of Rafael Asta- cio to the position of vice pres- ident, sales. Astacio, formerly

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