RIMA June - July's Newsletter 2022

June/July 2022 Issue

Businesses Supporting b usinesses

Member Spotlight

HOT Topics

*RIMA Job Posting for Members

*R&D Technologies

...............presents the

..Stratasys Experience Tour

.............3D Printing Road Show &

.............Manufacturing Showcase

........July 21st 10:30am-2:30pm

*Wavemaker RI Commerce Corp

We offer an ‘early action’ opportunity for applicants to the Wavemaker Fellowship program. For applicants who have an active offer of employment..... READ MORE

*Innovative Manufacturing Company Opens In-House Capabilities to Other Manufacturers - Lumetta

*Overview Optimism Index

*Manufacturing PMI Falls

*Supply Chain Labor Negotiations West Coast Port

*Economic Report End of May

*Manufacturing Job Openings All New High

* Cyber Concerns

* Manufacturing Still Going Strong

*China & Manufacturing Impact

*Energy Climate & Manufacturing

*Manufacturing Update

* Polaris Events.... Check us out

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Businesses Supporting b usinesses

AQUASGROUP is a chemical engineering based, design / build manufacturer of Green Factory Series® Process Rinse Water Recycling Systems and Oasis Series® Manual and Automatic Metal Finishing Lines. Through experience built over 30 years, we have developed unique expertise in the applications engineering of Best Available Technologies providing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), enhanced process control and lowered operating costs. Our customizable systems are modern, reliable and efficient and are backed by our dedicated Field Service Technicians.

Conveniently located in East Providence, we design, build and maintain our equipment providing you with a single point of contact from design through installation and production allowing you to focus valuable resources on your business, not the equipment..............

Contact Dane Sheldon AQUASGROUP

Manufacturing Update

The P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI inched up from 52.3 in April to 52.4 in May. However, it has largely trended lower over the past year, down from 56.0 in May 2021. Manufacturers continued to grapple with supply chain, inflationary and workforce challenges,... READ MORE

RIMA Upcoming Events

July 12, 2022 RIMA Summer Social

August 3, 2022 Workshop 2-

Business Planning Strategies

Sept. 12, 2022 RIMA Annual Golf Outing

November 16, 2022

RIMA Exhibit and Show

Sponsorship Opportunities are

still available for 2022

Check Us Out -- Events

We offer an ‘early action’ opportunity for applicants to the Wavemaker Fellowship program. For applicants who have an active offer of employment (meaning they have an offer for, but have not yet accepted, a job in RI) READ MORE

Overview Optimism Index

The National Federation of Independent Business reported that the Small Business Optimism Index was unchanged at 93.2 in April, remaining the lowest level since April 2020. Supply chain disruptions

RIMA Job Posting for Members

RIMA is pleased to offer our manufacturing employers and those seeking high demand/high wage positions a way of connecting via our website. We are here to support our RIMA members by offering this opportunity to post positions and allow individuals to review these postings for new opportunities.

Click here to post jobs & see postings

Manufacturing PMI Falls

The S&P Global Flash U.S. Manufacturing PMI declined from 59.2 in April to 57.5 in May, a three-month low,” said Moutray.

Supply Chain Labor Negotiations West Coast Port

Ongoing labor negotiations have far-ranging implications for some of America’s busiest ports and the manufacturers that depend on them, according to Bloomberg.

Economic Report End of May

Our move: The NAM has been deeply involved in this issue and is communicating with federal policymakers to urge swift negotiations. For more information, please contact NAM Vice President of Infrastructure, Innovation and Human Resources Robyn Boerstling.

Manufacturing Job Openings All New High

Manufacturing job openings hit a new record in April, according to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. NAM Chief Economist Chad Moutray has the details:

Cyber Concerns

All manufacturers should secure their businesses against cyberattacks, whether they’re obligated to do so or not. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership Cybersecurity Services Lead Celia Paulsen, one of the most important....

Manufacturing Still Going Strong

Manufacturing employment rose by 18,000 in May, the weakest monthly increase in 13 months. Despite some softening, as well as significant ongoing challenges with supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages and soaring costs, hiring in the sector has remained robust.......

China & Manufacturing Impact

For manufacturers, China has long been a hub for unfair industrial subsidies and government-fueled overcapacity in areas like steel and aluminum that distort global markets,.

Energy Climate & Manufacturing

The U.S. needs a unified climate-change strategy that will strengthen our energy security while empowering manufacturers, the NAM told the House of Representatives’ Energy, Climate and Conservation Task Force this week.....

Stratasys Experience Tour

The Stratasys Mobile Showroom is making a stop on July 21st for an event with us. Please join us for a convenient and socially distant way to see 3D printing in action and determine how your organization can benefit from additive applications. In addition to the Experience Stratasys Tour our Service Bureau Showroom will be open to the public, and additional vendors will be on hand.