Mastercraft Boats is famous for its top-of-the-line boats that are known for their quality construction, innovative designs, and cutting-edge technology. However, behind the scenes at their manufacturing facility in Vonore, Tennessee, their production operations began experiencing frustrations with their old FANUC control on their 2001 KOMO VR 508 CNC router in their replacement upholstery department.
While net sales decreased in MasterBrand's first quarter, gross profits were slightly up, and the company continued to make "meaningful progress across all our strategic initiatives."
In a recent wide-ranging phone interview, Scott Nelson, president of the WCA, discussed the North American wood product industry’s ongoing challenge to recruit, train and retain skilled employees.
Data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) indicates that 14 of 18 U.S. manufacturing industries grew in February, but growth is slowing due to the spread of coronavirus.