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    Culture Is King at Toyota Forklifts

    July 2, 2018
    Toyota Forklifts' Brett Wood explains how a culture of safety and open, honest communication drives continuous improvement throughout the company.
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    Breathing New Life into Apprenticeships, Co-ops at Timken

    June 25, 2018
    Stephen Johnson, director of R&D at the bearing maker, gives good old-fashioned training an advanced-manufacturing update
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    Manufacturing Leader of the Week

    Robotics Maker Moves from War Machines to Powering Up Workforce

    April 4, 2018
    Sarcos Robotics CEO Ben Wolff talks about how the company that started the 21st century as a military contractor, could soon give general contractors, and any industrial worker...
    Michael Mapes CEO Exal Corp.
    Manufacturing Leader of the Week

    How a Rust Belt City Became the Largest Producer of Aluminum Containers

    March 26, 2018
    Exal Corp. CEO Michael Mapes says Youngstown, Ohio’s skilled workforce combined with product innovation is the key to the company's success.
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    Brewer Science's Terry Brewer: Success Is Not a Silo

    March 15, 2018
    This leader is ready to push any of a thousand buttons to keep his company evolving in a dynamic environment.

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    Supply Chain Can Make a Difference in the World

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