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6THe OFFICIAL SHOW DAILYMONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2013“Manufacturing is Here to Stay”show last year. By the end of this week,FABTECH expects to break recordsfor attendance and exhibit space withmore than 35,000 attendees and 1,500exhibitors covering more than 600,000net square feet of floor space at McCormick Place.There is still debate among analystsin the media as to whether the U.S.manufacturing sector is truly enjoyinga renaissance. Some say that the futureis bright, while others assert that thecurrent uptick pales in comparison tothe massive loss of manufacturing jobsat the beginning of the 2000s. Bothare missing the point.The simple fact is that manufacturing continues to be an important forcein the American economy, helping todriving innovation, investment and jobcreation. Research done by The Manufacturing Institute points out thatthe manufacturing sector’s economicmultiplier effect is higher than that ofmany other sectors because every dollar in final sales of manufactured goodsadds 1.48 in economic output fromother sectors of the U.S. economy.The American public also believesin the importance of manufacturing.In a 2012 Deloitte survey, 90 percentof respondents rated manufacturing as“important” or “very important” forboth their personal economic prosperity and our country’s standard of living. Further, when asked what type offacility they would choose to open inVISIT US ATBOOTH #S4939continued from page 1order to create new jobs in their community, respondents ranked manufacturing high on their lists, putting iteven ahead of energy, technology andhealth care.The challenge for the industry andfor policymakers, then, is how to putthe manufacturing sector on a long termpath toward growth and expansion.When talking to manufacturers,here is what we hear: Give businesses certainty. Businesses cannot make long term plansand investments when there is uncertainty over what their tax rate willbe, what regulations are pending andwhat level of health care costs theywill need to pay. Providing certaintyfor manufacturers who need to understand their obligations should notbe a partisan issue. Remember small manufacturers intax reform. Eighty-one percent ofmanufacturing businesses in the U.S.are S-Corporations or other forms ofpass-through entities, according to theS-Corporation of America. S-Corporations are different from C-Corporations in that they are not taxedseparately from their owners. So taxreform proposals that only deal withcorporate taxes and not individual taxes would leave out the large number ofmanufacturers organized as S-Corporations, putting these companies at asevere disadvantage.Dan DavitzPresidentMagic Rack /Production Plus Corp. Don’t sacrifice innovation and capitalinvestment in the name of tax reform.Manufacturers often depend on taxcredits when making important decisions that require advance planninglike purchasing new machines and hiring more employees. Many of these taxcredits have already expired multipletimes, only to be renewed at the lastmoment. And many are hanging in thebalance again. This back-and-forth oncrucial programs like the Research andDevelopment Tax Credit, the Section179 Equipment Expensing Deduction and the Bonus Depreciation taxdeduction is devastating to small andmedium-sized manufacturers who utilize these policy tools to make the biginvestments that ensure their competitiveness in the years ahead. Teach young workers the skillsneeded for manufacturing careers.Manufacturing jobs are good, highpaying jobs, but manufacturers can’tfind workers with the skills neededfor available jobs. As a result, thereare tens of thousands of job openingsin manufacturing today. And, with anaging workforce, this problem is onlygoing to get worse.The source of this problem is complex. One aspect is an education system that has eliminated shop coursesand often steers kids away from twoyear technical colleges and vocationalschools. 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If we don’t effectivelypromote our sector, no one else is going to do it for us.Manufacturers are incorporatinginnovative techniques to fight theseproblems: The American WeldingSociety works with the Boy Scoutsof America to offer a Welding meritbadge, the Chemical Coaters Association International offers scholarships to students studying PolymericScience and Manufacturing Day, coproduced by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International,the National Association of Manufacturers and NIST-MEP, encouragesmanufacturers to open their doors andinvite their communities inside to experience modern 21st-century manufacturing facilities. Policies should beenacted that support these and otherefforts by manufacturers to bolster thefuture of American manufacturing.Recognizing the need for coordination among key institutions addressing the skills gap, the SMEEducation Foundation is developinginnovative partnerships involving organizations, businesses and exemplary schools to provide a comprehensivecommunity-based approach to manufacturing education.Create a manufacturing strategy forthe U.S. The U.S. is one of the onlyindustrialized countries in the worldthat doesn’t have an industrial strategyto build and grow a sustainable U.S.manufacturing sector. Such a strategyis essential to protect our national security and strengthen our economy inthe long run.Increase cooperation between manufacturers and the military to findskilled workers. Thousands of servicemen and women will be coming homein the coming years as the U.S. windsdown operations in Afghanistan.These soldiers often have skill sets andinterests that closely align with thegoals of American manufacturers.Renaissance or not, the growingmanufacturing sector continues tohelp drive the U.S. economy. You’llwitness manufacturing’s vitality ondisplay first-hand throughout allfour days at the FABTECH Exposition and Conference. Enjoy theexperience. n

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8THe OFFICIAL SHOW DAILYMONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2013FABTECH 2013Meet the Only UL Recognized Risk Engineer at “Lean and Safe”It’s hard to find the time to takeadvantage of all the opportunitiesFABTECH offers. But there is onetopic you won’t want to miss.Brian Roberts, a UL RecognizedRisk Engineer from CNA, the endorsed business insurance carrier forthe Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), willbe speaking on ergonomics, Leanmanufacturing and the Aging Workforce as part of the new “Lean andSafe: A Winning Combination” ses-sion in the Job Shop Solutions trackon Tuesday, November 19 at 10:30a.m. in Room S401a.CNA is the only carrier with Manufacturing risk specialists who haveearned the Recognized Risk Engineerdesignation from UL, a world leaderin advancing safety. The UL Recognized Risk Engineer (RRE) programblends insurance coverage knowledgewith risk management principles tobuild risk engineering solutions. ULgranted this designation to recognizethe highest standards in evaluatingrisks, potential hazards and loss-prevention controls.Brian Roberts will present his insights on how manufacturers can incorporate simple operational adjustments to keep employees safe andimprove efficiency, particularly withan aging workforce. His insights willbe matched by perspectives from Kelly Langdon of Buhler Aeroglide Corpand Steve Aaamodt of SICK, Inc.Looking for Career opportunities?Kelly , a leading employment provider, will be on-site at booth N1299 and in the North Hall lobby.Representatives will be on-hand to speak with job seekers about career opportunities nationwide withmanufacturers in top industries including automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical,medical device, food and beverage, semi-conductors and more. Visit our booth to: View nationwide job opportunities,and apply online Participate in on-site resume reviews —tips to get your resume noticed Take advantage of on-the-spot careercounseling and advice Sign up for weekly job alerts to learn about newpositions as soon as they become availableKelly has the connections and industryexpertise to offer you the best jobs at theworld’s leading companies.Don’t miss this opportunity to let Kellyhelp you achieve your career goals.kellyservices.comALUMINUM OXIDE TO ZIRCONAND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN#1 in Comprehensive RecyclingALL of your recyclable materials ALL on one truck ALL the time.Ardleigh Minerals’ PyroT for dust collector filters, tape, andmaskent materials.Ardleigh accepts materials from A to Z for recycling including: BLAST MEDIA: Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, glass,plastic, and bicarb CERTIFIED PARTS DESTRUCTION SCRAP: Metal chips, solids, grindings and turnings SHOT: Steel, stainless, and zinc shot and dustPhone:Fax 1 216 464 2300 1 216 464 2301www.ardleigh.net THERMAL SPRAY, Plasma Spray, Cold Spray, and HVOFoverspray powders, dusts, solids, and sludgesCorporate offices are located in Beachwood, OH. Facilities arelocated in Charlotte, Cleveland, Houston, and Phoenix.Helping ManufacturersStay “InControl”“I was a plant manager for manyyears, so I believe I have a unique perspective into the daily challenges ofour manufacturing customers,” saidFranklin Maccotan, ManufacturingProgram Director for CNA. “Theteam at CNA is truly focused on onegoal — to use our insurance and riskmanagement expertise to help manufacturers avoid a disruption to theirbusiness, and drive their focus on operational efficiency, employee safetyand supply chain management.”With that in mind, CNA’s riskcontrol manufacturing specialists produced a research study called InControl:Manufacturing — A Risk Profile.The study is based on an analysisof data collected from facility surveysand actual claim data from CNA’s experience insuring more than 12,000manufacturers nationwide. Each section of the report outlines recommended policies and procedures tohelp manufacturing firms mitigatetheir risks.As the only insurance carrier witha specialized insurance program formanufacturers endorsed by the FMA,CNA participates on the FMA SafetyCouncil.“Through our affiliation withFMA, we’ve learned a lot about metalfabricators, what drives them, and thecharacteristics they seek in an insurance carrier,” said Maccotan. “Usingthat knowledge, we’ve designed aninsurance program that responds tothe unique needs of metal fabricators,demonstrating our commitment andexpertise in this industry.”Be sure to stop by booth #S5688to learn more about how your operation can benefit from CNA’s insurance program, and receive a free copyof the InControl study. Or visit CNAonline at www.cna.com/manufacturing to learn more. nOne or more of the CNA companies providethe products and/or services described. Please remember that only the relevant insurance policycan provide the actual terms, coverages, amounts,conditions and exclusions for an insured. Allproducts and services may not be available in allstates and may be subject to change without notice.CNA is a registered trademark of CNA FinancialCorporation. Copyright 2013 CNA. All rightsreserved.See us at FABTECH 2013 Chicago Nov. 18-21 Booth N417North America’s Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding, and Finishing Event

THe OFFICIAL SHOW DAILYFABTECH 2013MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 20139Unique to RepeatSharpe Products Has the Capabilities to Meet Tube Bending and Tube Laser Cutting NeedsSharpe Products is an ISO 9001:2008certified manufacturing company offering many unique custom pipeand tube bending, laser cutting, andfabrication services using the lateststate-of-the-art bending machineryand technology in the tube bending industry. Serving a wide range ofOEMs, including the automotive andmedical industries, the bending teamhas experience bending steel, stainlesssteel, aluminum, copper and more, upto 6" O.D. (outside diameter).Sharpe’s bending team uses themost unique and innovative tubebending machinery and technology making it possible to efficientlyproduce complex and challengingbent parts. All-electric CNC bending machines have unique capabilitiesincluding high accuracy and repeatability along with multi-radius stacking and rolling, and hole-punching.The 3D tube bender uses single dietechnology that allows flexibility inpart design, unmatched by traditional forms of bending. It is capable ofcreating multi-radii bends withouttooling and little to no distance between bends and the ability to produce angles greater than 180 degrees.The E-turn tube bender has the widest flexibility because of its in-processright and left bending with fixed andvariable radius. The twin head compression bender simultaneously formstwo bends and is ideal for high speedmanufacturing of symmetrical shapes.The 3,000 watt fiber optic tubelaser has unique cutting capabilitiesand increased production speed versustraditional CO2 tube lasers. This laserallows us the cutting of highly reflective materials such as copper, brass,bronze, galvanized pipe and aluminumalong with the traditional materialssteel, and stainless steel up to 6" O.D.To help complete a projectSharpe offers custom tube fabrication services. A few of these services include high speed cutting,end-forming, and welding. Sharpe’sexpert team is capable of produc-Midsize Manufacturers ExpectRevenue Gains to Continue forthe Rest of 2013Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for midsized manufacturers basedin Chicago, has released the findingsof its 12th semiannual Group OutlookSurvey, revealing financial projectionsand top concerns of its member companies for the rest of 2013. The resultsshow continued optimism about revenues and employment despite concerns about federal regulations andfiscal policy uncertainties.Ninety-seven percent of respondents reported they expect revenues tobe better than or equal to the first halfof 2013. Forty-two percent anticipaterevenue growth will be higher in thesecond half of the year than it was inthe first half.ing end-forms including beading,expanding, reducing, flaring, andswaging up to 7" O.D.In alignment with Sharpe’s ISOQuality Management System, qualityinspection processes are in place for every type of quality level needed. From100% fixturing on the BluCo to detailed reporting from the Tube InspectS and 3D laser scanner, customers aregiven confidence that Sharpe manufacturing processes are undergoing qualityverification check points throughoutproduct development.The Sharpe Team is ready for anyproject from prototypes to high volume production. For customers thathave a continuous need for theirproducts, inventory managementprograms such as kanban, and stockand release programs are available.For more information about SharpeProducts, stop by booth S3490 in theSouth Hall or call (262) 754-0369 orvisit www.sharpeproducts.com. nVisit us in Booth #S3490PIPE & TUBE BENDING SERVICES: Custom NC & CNC mandrel bending & rolling services up to 6” O.D. Experienced bending steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and more Multi-radius bending capabilities w/tube generation for large radii Prototypes to high volume production welcomeTUBE LASER CUTTING SERVICES: Capacity: Up to 6” O.D. Fiber optic tube laser cutting capabilities: Copper, brass, bronze,galvanized pipe, aluminum, steel, and stainless steel SHORT LEAD TIMES!One out of three companies expectcapital expenditures to increase inthe second half of 2013. Fewer than3 percent are planning layoffs in thenext six months, and 47 percent expect to hire.While concern about rising costsof raw ma

From world-class football stadiums to award-winning airport terminals, ESAB has played a pivotal role in many impressive projects around the globe. See these stories come to life at FABTECH 2013. Here’s what else you can look forward to when ESAB comes to FABTECH. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products / esabna.com