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What Manufacturing Plants Must Know for 2026
Upgrading Aging Hoist Equipment: What Manufacturing Plants Must Know for 2026 For many manufacturing facilities, the new year is prompting a fresh look at older hoist systems and whether they can keep pace with current production and safety needs. Hoist systems...
The Most Critical Asset in Manufacturing Leadership
When you walk through a manufacturing plant, it’s easy to focus on equipment first and all the technology that keeps materials moving. But as FXV Digital Design founder and “Big Cheese”, Freddy Vasquez, reminds us in Episode 2 of Karen Norheim’s podcast, Always...
Crane Technology Trends You Need to Know for 2026
The crane and hoist industry is entering 2026 with a wave of innovation that’s reshaping how manufacturers think about safety, efficiency, and long-term equipment performance. Whether you’re running a high-throughput production line or managing a multi-facility...
What It Means to Lead by Elevating Others
Episode one of Karen Norheim’s, American Crane’s CEO, new podcast, Always Lifting, opens with a guest who embodies the podcast’s mission to elevate others. Executive coach, longtime Vistage chair and someone who has shaped Karen’s own leadership journey, Joni...
How Material Handling Equipment Is Transforming the Factory Floor
From Manual to Autonomous: How Material Handling Equipment Is Transforming the Factory Floor Factories are changing—and fast. As production demands rise and labor challenges continue across the manufacturing sector, plants are relying more heavily on automation to...
The Intersection of Podcasting and Industry Thought Leadership
In manufacturing and industrial sectors, thought leadership has traditionally lived in conference rooms, white papers and trade publications. Today, the way ideas spread and the way leaders connect has shifted. Podcasting has emerged as a powerful medium for...
Why More Manufacturing Plants Are Investing in Domestic Material Handling Systems
In recent years, manufacturers across the U.S. have been rethinking how they source and maintain the equipment that keeps their operations moving. While cost has always been part of the equation, many plant leaders are now prioritizing something else: reliability,...
Why Is Community Outreach Important in Manufacturing?
Before a single beam is lifted or a crane is set in motion, manufacturing begins with people. It’s the people in our towns, schools, and neighborhoods who shape the strength and spirit of this industry — and why outreach matters just as much as production....
Why Attending Trade Shows Is Essential for Manufacturing Professionals
Attending trade shows is important because it helps manufacturers discover new technologies, network with peers and gain insights into industry trends. In a sector that thrives on innovation and efficiency, these events act as real-time learning hubs where...