Divorce and Social Security: 5 Things to Know
You may qualify for benefits equal to half those of your higher-earning ex-spouse, without needing to tell them about it or seek their permission By M.P. Dunleavey If you’re divorced…
MACNY Expanding Programs, Partnerships
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Considering the growth in manufacturing in Central New York, it’s little wonder that the Manufacturing Association of Central New York (MACNY) is ramping up its…
John Murray, left, is set to take the reins at EJ USA, one of the largest manufacturing plants in Oswego County, following the retirement of longtime plant manager Tim McKernan.
Leadership Change at EJ USA
Tim McKernan, who was instrumental in bringing the company to Oswego County, to step down this summer; John Murray to take the reins at the local plant By Stefan Yablonski…
Women in Manufacturing
Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future Profiles by Mary Beth Roach Manufacturing, often perceived as a traditionally male-dominated field, has seen a significant shift with the increasing presence and…
Hannah Henley, president of INFICON, kicks off the INFICON Women’s Employee Resource Group Speaker Series by sharing insights into her career journey. Photo provided by INFICON Inc.
WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING: Hannah Henley
President, INFICON Inc. by Mary Beth Roach Starting with INFICON Inc. in 2010 as a product specialist, Hannah Henley has already become president and head of Intelligent Sensor Solutions…
Kristen Nelson is Novelis’ plant manager.
WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING: Kristen Nelson
Plant manager at Novelis had planned to go into design engineering, but once at Anheuser-Busch, she said she enjoyed the fast-paced environment she found in manufacturing by Mary Beth Roach…
Michelle Shatrau is working with programmer Travis Schmelzer on the CNC (computer numerically controlled) lathe.
WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING: Michelle Shatrau
President and CEO, N.E.T. & Die She is moving her company to a new facility, the former Kmart building in Fulton — three times the size of the current one…
Stephanie Budmen at Think Variant in Schroeppel.
WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING: Stephanie Budmen
Chief Creative Officer, Think Variant; Co-founder Budmen Industries From head pastry chef to chief creative officer: Both involve step-by-step processes and collaboration to achieve an end result by Mary Beth…
Tracy Foltz stands on the floor of her shop, Falk Precision Inc. in East Syracuse. “I generally don’t just make a decision without talking with somebody that it is going to affect first,” she says.
WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING: Tracy Foltz
President, Falk Precision Inc. Company doubles its sales from $4 million to $8 million in 2024 by Mary Beth Roach Since Tracy Foltz became president of Falk Precision Inc.…
Participants of Real Life Rosies, a local program designed to increase the presence of women in manufacturing: From left, Jillian Prather, Jess Miller and Paige Perl. They strike the iconic Rosie the Riveter pose in front of the patent wall at Belden Inc.
Real Life Rosies
Training program introduced by MACNY along with OCC and CCC in Fulton helps area women enter manufacturing through pre-apprenticeship By Mary Beth Roach “We can do it.” It was…