1 TMAC & SAMA – AN IDEAL PARTNERSHIP! PROVIDING RELEVANT AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO SAMA MEMBERS The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) is a major contributor to fulfilling SAMA’s mis- sion to provide educaonal opportunies that help make its members more compeve locally, naonally, and globally. Since 2004, TMAC and SAMA’s Programs Commiee have teamed to provide custom training in response to the needs of regional area manufacturers. Both the successful SAMA Lean Manufacturing Cerficaon Program and the newer SAMA Manufacturing Supervisor Cerfica- on Program are the results of that collaboraon, yielding hundreds of trained individuals. Net pro- ceeds from the courses go to SAMA to help further its mission. “The more we’ve invested in SAMA, the greater has been our return, ” comments Bill Rafferty, Re- gional Director of TMAC, the local affiliate of the Department of Commerce’s Manufacturing Exten- sion Partnership (MEP). “TMAC shares SAMA’s mission to help manufacturers grow and prosper through advanced educaon. As the largest and most acve manufacturing associaon in the state, our contribuons in me, funds, and effort have resulted in a great return — primarily through op- portunies to connect with local manufacturers and other service providers. -connued on page 3, Partnership MFG DAY - OPENING DOORS, OPENING MINDS San Antonio is ranked as the 4th largest manufacturing market in Texas with diversity and represen- taon from every major sector of manufacturing, according to the San Antonio Economic Develop- ment Foundaon. On Friday, October 7th, San Antonio Manufacturers Associaon celebrates Manu- facturing Day in hopes of inspiring the next generaon by showcasing a few manufacturers here in the Alamo City. Manufacturing of today includes highly trained, well-paid employers who work on state-of-the-art equipment, many of which include emerging technology such as robocs and high performance com- pung. The industry is no longer represented by anquated factories targeng low-skilled workers. Manufacturing Day addresses this mispercepon by giving all manufacturers an opportunity to open their door and show, in a coordinated effort, exactly what manufacturing is – and what it isn’t. Changing percepon is the first step in addressing one of the main challenges by manufacturers to- day – a gap in skilled labor. By opening the manufacturers’ door and sharing what they do with our communies, Manufacturing Day provides manufacturers with an opportunity to connect directly with job seekers and students to begin to address the skilled labor shortage they face. This year, companies such as Munters and Aspen Beverage Group in coordinaon with SAMA support, are in- ving communies and schools to experience modern day manufacturing on Friday, October 7th. Manufacturing Day amplifies the voice of individual manufactures and delivers a coordinated mes- sage about common concerns and challenges. This empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collecve challenges so they can help their communies and future generaons thrive. For more informaon or if you are interested in doing a plant tour, please contact the SAMA office at (210) 979-7530. 9607 Broadway San Antonio, Texas 78217 SAMA 2016 3rd Quarter Edition INSIDE THIS ISSUE TMAC & SAMA—AN IDEAL PARTNERSHIP ................................. 1 MANUFACTURING DAY .................. 1 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT ..................... 2 HELPING MANUFACTURERS PROSPER ......................................... 2 AN IDEAL PARTNERSHIP ................. 3 MIGRATION SYSTEM ...................... 4 ALAMO ACADEMIES GRADUATION ................................. 4 UPCOMING EVENTS Monthly Luncheons: Sept 1, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 Sept 19: Golf Tournament Sept 22: Membership Mixer Sept 29: Achieving Excellence Seminar Lean Manufacturing Cerficaon Program (every Monday in October) Oct 7: Mfg Day Oct 20: Environmental Seminar Nov 17: Manufacturing Plant Bus Tour NEWSLETTER SPONSORS Become a Sponsor (210) 979-7530
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TMAC & SAMA – AN IDEAL PARTNERSHIP!
PROVIDING RELEVANT AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO SAMA MEMBERS
The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) is a major contributor to fulfilling SAMA’s mis-
sion to provide educational opportunities that help make its members more competitive locally,
nationally, and globally. Since 2004, TMAC and SAMA’s Programs Committee have teamed to provide
custom training in response to the needs of regional area manufacturers. Both the successful SAMA
Lean Manufacturing Certification Program and the newer SAMA Manufacturing Supervisor Certifica-
tion Program are the results of that collaboration, yielding hundreds of trained individuals. Net pro-
ceeds from the courses go to SAMA to help further its mission.
“The more we’ve invested in SAMA, the greater has been our return,” comments Bill Rafferty, Re-
gional Director of TMAC, the local affiliate of the Department of Commerce’s Manufacturing Exten-
sion Partnership (MEP). “TMAC shares SAMA’s mission to help manufacturers grow and prosper
through advanced education. As the largest and most active manufacturing association in the state,
our contributions in time, funds, and effort have resulted in a great return — primarily through op-
portunities to connect with local manufacturers and other service providers.
-continued on page 3, Partnership
MFG DAY - OPENING DOORS, OPENING MINDS
San Antonio is ranked as the 4th largest manufacturing market in Texas with diversity and represen-
tation from every major sector of manufacturing, according to the San Antonio Economic Develop-
ment Foundation. On Friday, October 7th, San Antonio Manufacturers Association celebrates Manu-
facturing Day in hopes of inspiring the next generation by showcasing a few manufacturers here in
the Alamo City.
Manufacturing of today includes highly trained, well-paid employers who work on state-of-the-art
equipment, many of which include emerging technology such as robotics and high performance com-
puting. The industry is no longer represented by antiquated factories targeting low-skilled workers.
Manufacturing Day addresses this misperception by giving all manufacturers an opportunity to open
their door and show, in a coordinated effort, exactly what manufacturing is – and what it isn’t.
Changing perception is the first step in addressing one of the main challenges by manufacturers to-
day – a gap in skilled labor. By opening the manufacturers’ door and sharing what they do with our
communities, Manufacturing Day provides manufacturers with an opportunity to connect directly
with job seekers and students to begin to address the skilled labor shortage they face. This year,
companies such as Munters and Aspen Beverage Group in coordination with SAMA support, are in-
viting communities and schools to experience modern day manufacturing on Friday, October 7th.
Manufacturing Day amplifies the voice of individual manufactures and delivers a coordinated mes-
sage about common concerns and challenges. This empowers manufacturers to come together to
address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.
For more information or if you are interested in doing a plant tour, please contact the SAMA office at