Main interview Why Dr Ethan Karp wants to bolster the position of US manufacturing
Issue 221 - 2024
Cost Health insurance is a big deal – benefits packages are essential for recruitment
Efficiency To improve sustainability , look for value opportunities in wasteful processes
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Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Manufacturing Today . Our features this issue include a contribution from Chris Baxter of HOMErs . This house manufacturer came into being in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine – the business repurposed production
lines to create homes for workers made homeless by bombing . Manufactured housing can offer significant advantages over traditional approaches – find out more on page 16 .
We keep the spotlight on the factory floor in our feature on Smart Factories , before stretching out further into the issue of sustainability and then get down to staff with healthcare plans . I hope there ’ s a topic that interests you – let me know if there ’ s something you really want to see in MT !
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ON THE COVER : Ben Stapelfeld , New Pig Founder , in the early years of its history .
Our cover story takes you into the heart of operations of New Pendulum – parent company to multiple businesses , including New Pig Corporation . Learn more about its increadibly successful approach to acquisitions on page 76 .
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