Kate Bachman

1 week ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Kate Bachman |Bradley Nordlof

Coe Press Equipment Corp. Booth A3207, D41302 Coe Press Equipment Corp. highlights its press-feed technology, including the ServoMaster Sonic feed and the piloting feeder/straightener. The ServoMaster Sonic feed (pictured) is engineered for high-speed, high-precision feeding, ideal for demanding coil-processing applications. Featuring advanced servo-piloting technology, it delivers exact control over pilot timing and location while maintaining ideal pressure for delicate, light-gauge materials.

3 weeks ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Kate Bachman |Brad Kuvin

3. What resources can you recommend that you have found helpful as a company leader? We’re an EOS company, and live and die by the book Traction, by Gino Wickman. Another book we’ve adopted as a company is The One Thing, by Gary Keller. That’s taught us to put that first domino first—what is the most important thing that needs to happen right now? Do not get caught up in the long term. It’s given us some good discipline. I like to surround myself with smart people from which to learn.

1 month ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Kate Bachman

Two current machining apprentices with Bradbury Group, Moundridge, KS—Ethan Blaylock (right) and Joe Westerman—are among 200 high school seniors named 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars by the Kansas State Department of Education. Established in 2017, the Kansas CTE Scholar program honors well-rounded, high-achieving students who have demonstrated exceptional performance in career and technical education as they complete their senior year.

1 month ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Kate Bachman

This episode dives into the challenges and opportunities that define the manufacturing landscape today.  Dean and Mike discussed: Automation Revolution: Discover how automation is not just a tool for maximizing efficiency but a necessity in the face of labor shortages and increasing demands. Fabrication in Focus: How manufacturers are using innovation to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

2 months ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Kate Bachman

“…Strong relationships, strategic adaptation and collaboration are key to thriving in today’s fast-moving manufacturing world…”In this special PMA District Leadership episode of the Destiny of Manufacturing podcast, host Dean Phillips speaks with Mike Wine, Project Manager at Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, and Director of the PMA Southern New England District.