Speaking at the NJMEP state of the state of manufacturing event, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill vowed her support for the nonprofit, saying it coincides with her approach to representing her constituents.
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Manufacturing
EDA chief: New Jersey innovation economy includes investment in manufacturing
“The plan starts with investing in people and investing in workforce development," Tim Sullivan said during a keynote address Friday at the NJMEP state of the state of manufacturing event at the County College of Morris.
Read More »Manufacturing apprenticeships and workforce development take center stage at NJMEP event
“There is no one-size-fits-all program to success,” New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner Rob Angelo-Asaro said at the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program's state of the state of manufacturing event Friday at the County College of Morris. “For some it is college; for others it is apprenticeships."
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Church & Dwight to acquire Flawless brand for $475 million plus earn out
The Arm & Hammer maker announced Thursday a deal to buy the Flawless and Finishing Touch brands from Ideavillage Products Corp. in a deal valued at up to $900 million.
Read More »Manufacturing challenges examined: Minimum wage, attracting skilled employees
Manufacturing industry leaders gave presentations about the challenges of being manufacturers in New Jersey on Monday during a New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program-sponsored State of the State of manufacturing event in Trenton.
Read More »Sweeney delivers keynote at 2019 NJMEP State of the State
At the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program sponsored State of the State of manufacturing in Trenton on Monday, 50 percent of attendees said they had been approached to move their manufacturing businesses from New Jersey to another state.
Read More »Manufacturing connections: Reduce over-regulations, lower the cost of doing business
“There is a place in New Jersey for more manufacturing jobs,” Sen. Linda Greenstein, chairwoman of the manufacturing caucus said Monday in Trenton at the NJMEP State of the State summit. “Over the last three years, we have introduced 40 pieces of legislation that focus on manufacturing.”
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NJMEP state of the state: Skilled workforce key, but high taxes hurt
During the State of the State of manufacturing summit in Trenton on Monday, NJMEP President and CEO John Kennedy called manufacturing a huge influence on the economy of New Jersey.
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WWP announces senior-level hires and promotions
With its most recent new hires the company says it is better positioned to serve its increasing roster of clients in the cosmetics industry.
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Newell Brands to sell Process Solutions to private equity firm
Consumer goods company Newell Brands has signed a definitive agreement to sell its materials manufacturing business Process Solutions to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners LLC.
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Architectural Beauty acquired by Dallas’ FusionPKG
Paramus-based private label cosmetics manufacturer Architectural Beauty has been acquired by FusionPKG of Dallas, Texas.
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Paths not always taken 
The idea of pursuing an apprenticeship may sound archaic — but in the modern business world an apprenticeship is an employer-driven program that combines on-the-job learning with job-related instruction to build skills and establish pathways to higher levels of employment and wages.
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