Supply chain platform Suuchi Inc. and mattress maker Eclipse International are shifting some of their operations to manufacture masks and other equipment in short supply.

The CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program argues that the governor should resist calls to create a hierarchy of manufacturing firms, some of which would be forced to close.

"If we could 3-D-print a mask that you can replace the filters instead of having to replace the whole mask, then all you have to do is alcohol-swab it down once you put a new filter in it," Frank Cornachiulo, one of the nonprofit's co-founders and operators, told NJBIZ. "In other words, you do not have to throw away the masks."

New Jersey should learn from past mistakes and make investments that will prevent future crises, by NJMEP CEO John Kennedy.

Amid coronavirus, manufacturers safeguard supply chains.

The achievement marks a 64 percent increase since Gov. Phil Murphy took office in January 2018.

The deal furthers the Clark-based company's efforts to reach businesses in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Beverly Jennings spent three decades with the New Brunswick-based name-brand company, most recently serving as head of Global Supplier Diversity & Inclusion.

The Forester, Impreza and Crosstrek seller saw increases across all three models.

The initiative aims to work with businesses to indentify workforce needs, and build support for the industry.

“Beth [Benevenia] has been a tremendous leader throughout her tenure at LIXIL and I am looking forward to working more closely with her to continue to build and enhance our culture,” Steven Delarge, CEO and president in the Americas, said.

The CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program explains the benefits of the annual Chamber of Commerce train ride to Washington.