David Mantey

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Digital Media Editorial Director at Industrial Equipment News (IEN)

Digital Media Editorial Director at Food Manufacturing

Digital Media Editorial Director at Manufacturing.net

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Last time I edited the bio, I was a soon-to-be father. Now I have two. So, maybe I'll get on that a bit more.

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Ocean Navigator Fire Traced to Shoddy Maintenance

1 day ago | manufacturing.net | David Mantey

TranscriptOn October 9, 2023, the Ocean Navigator passenger vessel owned by Victory Cruise Lines began a 10-night cruise from Montreal, Canada, to Boston, Massachusetts, with 128 passengers and 82 crewmembers aboard. Nine days later, at about 7:00 am, the vessel was docked in Portland, Maine, when a fire broke out in the engine room. The NTSB released a report this week that traced the fire to debris in the engine's lube oil system, which led to a catastrophic mechanical failure in the no.
Ocean Navigator Fire Traced to Shoddy Maintenance

1 day ago | ien.com | David Mantey

TranscriptOn October 9, 2023, the Ocean Navigator passenger vessel owned by Victory Cruise Lines began a 10-night cruise from Montreal, Canada, to Boston, Massachusetts, with 128 passengers and 82 crewmembers aboard. Nine days later, at about 7:00 am, the vessel was docked in Portland, Maine, when a fire broke out in the engine room. The NTSB released a report this week that traced the fire to debris in the engine's lube oil system, which led to a catastrophic mechanical failure in the no.
The $25,000 Electric Truck; Pyrex Plant Closes; MEP Funding Turmoil | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 216

3 days ago | ien.com | Jeff Reinke |Anna Wells |David Mantey

Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast. The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought to you by Loadsmart. When dock scheduling gets jumbled, the costs add up quickly. Overbooked appointments lead to trucks on standby, which means detention fees, overtime hours, and lost customers.
Honda Looks to Drastically Ramp Up U.S. Manufacturing

1 week ago | ien.com | David Mantey

TranscriptIn March, Honda became one of the first tariff dominos to fall when the company scrapped plans to make the Civic Hybrid in Mexico and moved production to Indiana. Now, according to Reuters, the automaker is looking to increase U.S. production by some 30% over the next two-to-three years.
Whirlpool's Layoffs; Torpedo Bat Demand Skyrockets; TI Cuts Jobs | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 215

1 week ago | ien.com | Jeff Reinke |Anna Wells |David Mantey

Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast. The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought to you by Loadsmart. Despite being a global leader in lawn and garden care, Scotts Miracle-Gro previously managed logistics and dock schedules on spreadsheets and printed schedules.
50-Year-Old Iron Castings Plant to Close in Alabama

2 weeks ago | ien.com | David Mantey

TranscriptLate last year, Michigan-based Grede LLC told workers at its 50-year-old foundry in Brewton, Alabama, that the company planned to shutter all manufacturing operations by the end of 2025. On April 1, the company issued a WARN notice with the state that says the wind down will begin on May 22, 2025, and some 160 employees will be affected. But it turns out many more will be out of work.
Harley-Davidson Is Looking for a New CEO

2 weeks ago | ien.com | David Mantey

Harley-Davidson's board of directors today confirmed that the company is actively looking for a new CEO to succeed Jochen Zeitz, who has led the company since February 2020. Late last year, Zeitz informed the motorcycle maker that he planned to retire in 2025. The notice triggered a search for candidates to take over the helm. Harley-Davidson has hired an unnamed executive placement firm; Zeitz will remain CEO until a successor is found and throughout a transition period.
Harley-Davidson Is Looking for a New CEO

2 weeks ago | manufacturing.net | David Mantey

Harley-Davidson's board of directors today confirmed that the company is actively looking for a new CEO to succeed Jochen Zeitz, who has led the company since February 2020. Late last year, Zeitz informed the motorcycle maker that he planned to retire in 2025. The notice triggered a search for candidates to take over the helm. Harley-Davidson has hired an unnamed executive placement firm; Zeitz will remain CEO until a successor is found and throughout a transition period.
GM Envisions a Future with a 3D-Printed Corvette

2 weeks ago | ien.com | David Mantey

TranscriptGM yesterday unveiled a Chevrolet Corvette concept car with a 3D printed body. Not only is the body lighter, but additive manufacturing would allow GM to reduce the part count. According to GM Authority, the carmaker sold a little more than 33,000 Corvettes in the U.S. last year, and advancements in additive manufacturing can already suit applications with volumes in the low tens of thousands.
Nikola Founder Gets Pardon; Wellmade Raided; Tariffs Create Shockwaves | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 214

2 weeks ago | manufacturing.net | Jeff Reinke |Anna Wells |David Mantey

Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast. The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought to you by Loadsmart. Despite being a global leader in lawn and garden care, Scotts Miracle-Gro previously managed logistics and dock schedules on spreadsheets and printed schedules.