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Creative Materials Introduces Their New Product

  • On June 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ayer, MA, June 2021 New Product – Creative Materials introduces 111-27, an electrically insulating thermally curing, colorless coating and encapsulant which can be applied by many different methods. This product features excellent adhesion to polyimide, polyester, glass, and a variety of other high-energy substrates. Unlike other materials, when used as a coating, […]
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MassMEP Employee Highlights – Brittany Robinson

  • On June 11, 2021
Brittany Robinson – MassMEP Employee Highlights MassMEP has a new Human Resources Coordinator. Brittany Robinson is enthusiastic as she describes what she does in her role. “I am currently a huge part of the onboarding and working with the new hires. In addition to that, there is a lot of organizing due to COVID – […]
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OSHA Shifts Position On Recordability Of Adverse Reactions From COVID-19 Vaccines

  • On June 10, 2021
“Protecting Your Business and Your Employees” since 1998. By: Darcy Cook, CHSO, SHS, PTA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on May 21, 2021, published a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) establishing that employers do not need to record adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines on their OSHA 300 Logs, at least through May of […]
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$3.3M grant to fuel response to post-pandemic challenges

  • On June 1, 2021
May 20, 2021 Contact: UMass Lowell – Christine Gillette, 978-758-4664 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu FORGE – Laura Teicher, 617-519-7527 or laura@forgemass.org WPI – Colleen Bamford Wamback, 508-688-4858 or cbwamback@wpi.edu Universities, organizations to help manufacturers across Mass. LOWELL, Mass. – A group of Massachusetts research institutions and organizations led by UMass Lowell has received a $3.3 million federal […]
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MassMEP Employee Highlights – Emma Mailman

  • On June 1, 2021
Emma Mailman – MassMEP Employee Highlights Emma Mailman is MassMEP’s new Marketing Coordinator. She is in charge of managing our social media platform, for example: YouTube, Instagram, Twitter. Facebook, and LinkedIn. Emma says, “There are a lot of activities and learning insights, as well as lots of ins and outs of how to direct social […]
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TWO COVID-19 UPDATES FOR BUSINESSES – DID YOU KNOW? – A Must Read

  • On April 28, 2021
By: Darcy Cook, CHSO, SHS, PTA 1. Biden Nominates California Safety Chief, Parker as Head of OSHA Want to know what is in your future? Visit the State of California’s Department of Industrial Relations Page on COVID-19 to get a head start on what is coming. 2. Know the Facts Before You Mandate Vaccination Requirements […]
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MassMEP Industry 4.0

  • On April 16, 2021
In this video you will see how Industry 4.0 is a journey of continuous improvement & innovation through advanced technologies, process enhancements, and integrated information that provides manufacturing companies a competitive advantage. The digital transformation of manufacturing and production focuses heavily on machine learning, automation, interconnectivity, and access to real-time data.
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2021 Nominations are now closed. Stay tuned – honorees will be announced in our April 26 edition

  • On April 16, 2021
This spring the Worcester Business Journal will be recognizing some of the area’s top manufacturing firms with our 6th annual Central Mass “Manufacturing Excellence Awards”. WE WILL BE RECOGNIZING MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: GENERAL EXCELLENCE – Companies that are the best of the best. -Under 25 employees -25-99 employees -Over 100 employees Manufacturing […]
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