Nicole Wolter, President and CEO of HM Manufacturing, is committed to ensuring that American manufacturing remains competitive and resilient. She was recently interviewed in Crain’s Chicago Business to discuss the potential impact of new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, a topic that affects manufacturers across Illinois and beyond. These policy changes present challenges, particularly in supply chain costs and pricing pressures, but they also reinforce the importance of adaptability, innovation, and strong industry partnerships.
Manufacturing is not just a local effort—it is a global industry built on collaboration and shared progress. Now more than ever, it is crucial that we work together, strengthening relationships with suppliers, customers, and industry leaders to navigate these evolving trade conditions. By fostering open communication, investing in new technologies, and supporting workforce development, we can continue to drive economic growth and ensure long-term success. At HM Manufacturing, the focus remains on agility, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality products to customers worldwide. Challenges will come and go, but by uniting as an industry, we can build a stronger and more connected manufacturing future. To read the full Crain’s Chicago article, click here: https://lnkd.in/gNtn5dwD
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President and CEO Nicole Wolter recently shared her hopeful outlook for American manufacturing with The Wall Street Journal. Reflecting on recent challenges—from inflation and production shifts overseas to increased closures—Nicole believes the industry is on the cusp of a new era. With the potential for stronger support and a decrease in inflation, she sees an opportunity for U.S. manufacturing to thrive once again, bringing back business, creating jobs, and supporting local communities.
Nicole highlights the importance of skilled labor as the backbone of this industry and emphasizes the need to inspire young talent to join. By showcasing the opportunities within manufacturing, she aims to build a workforce ready to drive American industry forward. Read Nicole’s full insights in The Wall Street Journal here. President and CEO Nicole Wolter went on air with NTD News to discuss the recent data regarding the manufacturing sector. Numbers show that US business activity was at a high this month according to the S&P global index, however, manufacturing output has fallen into decline since January. Despite these numbers, Nicole's outlook remains optimistic. Watch the full segment here to learn more about her insights and how HM was able to pivot our focus on industry needs.
Stephanie Thomas of TopSpot interviews president and CEO, Nicole Wolter, in her article titled "Recruiting Women and the Next Generation of Manufacturing Through Networking". This article goes through Nicole's background and her opinion on the importance of recruiting women in the manufacturing industry.
To read the full article: https://www.topspot.com/blog/2023/05/recruiting-women-and-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-through-networking/?_vsrefdom=linkedin.com&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social%20media%20post&utm_content=2023%20trends%20part%202&utm_campaign=Blog%20Post%20Shares%20on%20Social%20Media Nicole Wolter spoke on NTD News about the current inflation and market trends in the manufacturing industry. While many of the costs have decreased for materials and services, there are still some concerns about contraction with new orders and business in the coming quarters.
To watch the full interview, click here: https://lnkd.in/gc9CPqzh HM Manufacturing president and CEO, Nicole Wolter, elected as the first female manufacturing executive and first Latina chairman.
To read the full article, click here:https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20230309/tma-elects-female-manufacturing-executive-and-first-latina-chairman HM Manufacturing president and CEO, Nicole Wolter, spoke with Paul Greaney on NTD News to discuss the future of the economy and the push towards automation within the manufacturing industry.
Nicole's segment starts at 8:45 To watch the segment, click here: https://www.ntd.com/ntd-business-full-broadcast-nov-15-2_881545.html At IMTS, Nicole Wolter was interviewed by NTD News for a segment on their channel discussing the current workforce and job search. She talked about how she uses social media platforms and trends to engage new talent into the manufacturing industry.
Watch the full segment here: https://www.ntd.com/tips-for-winning-the-talent-war_842099.html Nicole Wolter was hosted on NTD News to discuss the potential impacts an increase in taxes could have on small businesses. As a member and board of director of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), she is able to advocate for small manufacturers and help voice concerns on proposed policies such as this one.
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