HM Manufacturing hosted the Lake County Workforce Development Board at the company to talk about workforce development needs, funding and ways to work with the community to promote manufacturing. This partnership aids both the internship and apprenticeship programs at HM, as well as our current team with more training and certification opportunities.
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HM Manufacturing president and CEO, Nicole Wolter, was featured in this year’s FindMe Campaign put on for IMTS 2022. As part of this campaign, IMTS created a short video for viewers to understand the background and values of the company as well as Nicole’s role as the leader. Nicole also speaks on why she chooses to attend IMTS and how she approaches the show as someone looking to purchase machines. IMTS is a huge event for the company as every year they go to either replace or purchase a new machine. They choose to do this mainly through IMTS because they are able to see the newest technology and innovation in person to decide what suits their current demand best.
Be sure to check out her webpage to watch the video and learn more: https://www.imts.com/watch/video-details/Find-Me-at-IMTS-2022-Nicole-Wolter/142 Lake Zurich School District 95 awarded HM Manufacturing with the Outstanding Internship Partner Award. We are proud to have taken high school interns and taught them about the manufacturing industry over the past five years. We look forward to many more years of interns at HM and our continued partnership with the district.
Last week the National Association of Manufacturers and the Manufacturing Institute shared a recent study on the positive impact of having a multigenerational team within the manufacturing industry. President and CEO Nicole Wolter and the entire HM Manufacturing team were excited to be a part of the study to share how we support the next generation while utilizing our more experienced manufactures knowledge and skills. In a shop, where our founder still comes in daily, and we have interns in high school, it's safe to say the age range provides continuous meaningful innovations and improvements to our processes. To learn more about NAM’s research, view the press release and link here!
Congratulations to our President and CEO Nicole Wolter for becoming a member of the Board of Directors at mHUB! As the nation's largest hardtech and manufacturing innovation center, mHUB offers a multitude of services and opportunities that benefit the manufacturing industry as a whole. Having collaborative work spaces, skills development programs, supportive and knowledgeable colleagues, mHUB spurs advancements and strengthens the industry. With over 12,000+ local manufacturers that employ 565,000 people and generate $103 billion the mHUB ecosystem is a powerhouse for progress. As a board member, Wolter will add to a diverse community of leaders that strategizes ways of improving and developing their craft. We are very proud of Nicole and we’re excited to see what the future holds with this new opportunity. To learn more about mHUB, check out their website here!
Today we are celebrating HM Manufacturing’s 42 year anniversary! Our COO and founder Ken Wolter started this company in his parents garage and since then we’ve kept growing with over 20 employees, a robust apprenticeship and internship program. It’s amazing to see the industry become more innovative each year and being a part of that progress and expansion. We are proud to be a family owned company and we continue to invite the next generation to join the manufacturing community. Thank you to everyone- our team, suppliers, customers, friends and colleagues, who have helped HM become what it is today. Here’s to another 42 years of HM!
HM Manufacturing is eager to announce the addition of the Okuma Genos M560-V 5-Axis Mill to our facility! This new machine allows for vertical production and can handle a variety of materials, from titanium to aluminum, without sacrificing efficiency and high quality finish. With a 32-Tool Magazine, Highly Rigid Double-Column design and 15k CAT40 Big-Plus Spindle, this machine offers incredible flexibility, accuracy and cutting edge performance. We are beyond excited to explore this machine and to complete many new projects with this impressive mechanism. Stay tuned for more videos and pictures at HM Manufacturing on all of our social media pages.
Wauconda, IL— September 22, 2020 — As a leading manufacturer of custom transmission components, we are dedicated to providing our customers with superior services and products. With the foundation of our ISO 9001:2015 standard certification, we have recently completed the AS9100:2016 certification. The AS9100:2016 certifies that HM Manufacturing is accredited to developing and producing products that meet the unparalleled quality and standards for the aerospace industry. Click to read the PDF
The AS9100:2016 certification process has a multitude of benefits that we are looking forward to providing for our current and prospective customers. This certification ensures consistent decision making, increased efficiency, reduced risks and continual improvement within our facility. Seeing our industry is based on constant growth and advancements, it's vital we utilize cutting edge technology and processes in order to stay compatible with customers' needs. This certification is designed to help organizations working in the aerospace, aviation and defense industries. Although we’ve been in the aerospace and defense industry for decades, there are still continuous improvements being made to advance the automation of aerospace related mechanics. It's imperative that each individual gear, spline, shaft and timing belt pulley, that enters an aircraft, has accurate specifications. As we continue to grow our customer base in the aerospace and defense industries, this certification grants us the appropriate requirements to manufacture the highest quality components. Click to read the pdf. HM manufacturing’s president SPEAKS WITH IMTS on leading in uncertain times during covid-195/21/2020 "You have to keep pushing through. It’s OK to fail. I have failed plenty. That’s how you improve. I’ve learned to embrace the things I don’t know and never ever give up.” says Nicole. “HM Manufacturing is my family. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep HM Manufacturing strong.”
President and CEO Nicole Wolter has been featured in the most recent IMTS Insider. Wolter and the HM team have been working tirelessly to ensure that their customers are served while staff stay safe and healthy. As this task may seem daunting to some, she hopes to inspire more manufacturers that are weary about the impacts that Covid-19 will have on their business and the industry as a whole. This time is ambiguous and threatens many businesses, large and small, but as manufacturers and Americans, we will continue to persevere and make the most out of this situation. To read more about what HM is doing, click on the link. LINK |
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