The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland - News Items

Eureka! Winning Ways Conference Oct. 22, 2008: Smarter Choices for Growth

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:17:09 -0400

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Grow Your Business With Smarter Choices for Growth! In a high energy, data packed presentation, business growth guru Doug Hall will describe a new proven growth system for small and mid-sized manufacturers. He will present research on how U.S. Manufacturing Companies can ignite the chain reaction of top-line growth and avoid the spiral of loss. Learn the 3 most important questions in customer’s minds as well as why:

GREENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:56:39 -0400

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Greening the Supply Chain Conference was a Great Success. Read what others are saying.....

Below are Links to PDF Versions of the Presentations from the Conference:

David Love - Johnson Controls (PDF)

John Bradburn GM Susanne Fredericks - Goodwill (PDF)

Mary Ellen Mika - Steelcase (PDF)

Going $Green with Maryland Manufacturing

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 07:58:50 -0400

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Fall 2007 Conference A Success
Maryland stakeholders from business, government and academia heard from such Maryland-based manufacturers as General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Johnson Controls, Coca Cola Constellation NewEnergy and Marlin Steel Wire Products who provided examples of how their green manufacturing initiatives have increased their profitability while also benefiting the environment. Both federal and Maryland state government agencies provided insights on their programs, some of them free, to help companies become more efficient and less polluting to help industry better understand “how to go green.”

Women & Minorities in Manufacturing & Engineering

Thu, 31 May 2007 08:25:55 -0400

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Nearly 200 people including students, teachers, and leaders of business government and labor participated in RMI’s Women and Minorities in Manufacturing and Engineering program hosted by Northrop Grumman. VIEW a VIDEO from this event...

RMI Energy Program

Sat, 3 Mar 2007 05:21:15 -0500

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Energy Conservation is the way to immediate cost savings. That was the message at the Feb 23rd Energy Conservation – Wise Choices for Manufacturers program. One hundred nine people attended the event.

Energy and Education Discussion with Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:03:18 -0500

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On January 11, 2007 members of RMI's Board of Directors met with Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith for a 2 hour discussion on key manufacturing issues. Energy and Education were the main topics of discussion with Energy being the topic for most of the discussion.

Manufacturing Technology Continuing Education Courses at CCBC

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 07:50:34 -0500

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Manufacturing Technology Continuing Education Courses at CCBC

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is proudly offering a series of Manufacturing Technology continuing education classes. These classes are designed to upgrade or refresh the skills of maintenance technicians.

Please feel free to contact Gil Gorschboth at (410) 285-9541, or ggorschboth@ccbcmd.edu if you would like more information on our Manufacturing Technology programs, including Lean Principles. Or you can recommend classes you would like to see offered. CCBC has a variety of solutions to your training needs. Classes can be tailored for your convenience.

Links to Great Manufacturing Education Sites for Students and Teachers

Thu, 5 Oct 2006 06:56:04 -0400

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The TIME Center and RMI have been working to identify a collection of interesting, entertaining, and educational websites - targeted for students and educators. Review a list of great online technology resource web sites. These are great resources to learn more about manufacturing technology and for educators to use to develop curriculum.

US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez visits Allison Transmission (GM Powertrain Baltimore)

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 10:31:50 -0400

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On Friday June 2, 2006, US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez visited Allison Transmission (GM Powertrain Baltimore) and visited with members of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce and state and local government leaders.

TIME Center Lean Partnership Workshops

Fri, 26 May 2006 17:58:47 -0400

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The TIME Center and its partners are offering a suite of Lean Enterprise courses and services that will enable organizations to address growing needs for improved productivity and competitiveness. As organizations explore ways to meet their customers challenges and opportunities, many are adding lean principles and techniques to their organizational toolbox. Access to high quality, high value services is essential, and the Lean Training Partnership can satisfy that requirement.

Why Innovation - A Message from Dr. Mike Galiazzo

Wed, 8 Mar 2006 09:26:11 -0500

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RMI's focus on innovation and new product development represents the single most important issue for manufacturing competitiveness today. In February 2006, the Council on Competitiveness released its strategic report Innovate America.

GM To Build Hybrid Transmissions at Baltimore County Plant

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:03:36 -0500

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Towson, Maryland (February 1, 2006) Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith joined General Motors Corporation Chairman and CEO Richard Wagoner and UAW Vice President Richard Shoemaker today as GM announced an investment of up to $118 million to upgrade its GM Powertrain Baltimore Transmission plant.

RMI Kicks Off Manufacturing Month with a Focus on "Speed to Market"

Sat, 1 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400

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October was manufacturing month. RMI kicked off the month a day early (on September 30) with speeches from Walter Wilhelm, John Lefler, Aris Melissaratos, and more.

The CCBC TIME Center Sponsors a Lean Summer Workshop - with Rave Reviews

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400

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The CCBC TIME Center sponsored a special Lean Manufacturing Workshop for Educators. The 4-day workshop provided information on the skills and knowledge required in modern manufacturing, combined with hands-on exercises and a tour of GM Powertrain Transmission, Baltimore.

RMI and Northrop Grumman Present Innovative Women in Manufacturing

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400

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Some of the most creative, successful and innovative women in Maryland Manufacturing offer their personal perspectives on manufacturing. View video clips of this dynamic presentation.