H.B. Fuller president and CEO James Owens was inducted into the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Class of 2022 Hall of Fame. He is the first inductee into the organization. The ASC Hall of Fame honors individuals in the adhesive and sealant industry who have made contributions to the “betterment of the industry,” says the […]

Cornerstone Building Brands, a North American manufacturer of exterior building products, has plans to celebrate National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) at seven U.S. locations. Beginning last Friday and continuing throughout October, the company will open its doors to future manufacturing talent. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the facilities and experience hands-on how products […]

Cornerstone Building Brands, North American manufacturer of exterior building products, recently announced that its president and CEO, Rose Lee, was named a recipient of the 2022 Pinnacle Award by the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC). The Pinnacle Award recognizes individuals widely acknowledged as leaders in their fields and at the top of their professional […]

Several industry associations have joined with a host of other groups across the country to support what is known as the Safe to Work Act. S. 4317, which was introduced on July 27 by Senator John Cornyn, R-TX, and was referred to the Judiciary Committee. The legislation (the full text of which can be found […]

“Following regulatory issues right now is like doing the Texas two-step,” said Kathy Krafka Harkema, U.S. codes and regulatory affairs manager for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA). “When they move, they move faster than I have seen in my life,” she added, when addressing members this morning during a meeting of the Regulatory […]

Despite a national labor shortage, the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics displays notable growth in construction employment and a steady number of jobs in the manufacturing industries. Officials from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) say both attracting and retaining workforce is the top concern of its members, yet manufacturers remain […]

There are currently more than 364,000 job vacancies in the U.S. manufacturing sector, and by 2025 that number will climb to 3.5 million, says Jay Timmons, the president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). However, about two million of those jobs could go unfilled because of a lack of skilled workers, a […]