Did you attend MODEX 2012 this year? Whether you were able to attend or not, you are still able to listen and view each of the of 77 educational seminars that took place over the 3-day event.

Seminars covered topics ranging from Top 10 Keys to a Successful Incentive Pay Program to Pallet Racks & Decking – Considerations for Selecting, Installing, Maintaining and Operating

To view a full list of educational seminars available for viewing, visit the MODEX 2012 site.

“Manufacturing technology orders are off to their best start since 1998″, says AMT President Douglas K. Woods. “U.S. manufacturers continue to seek increases in productivity through automation and innovative technologies to increase their global competitiveness.”

Northeast Region: Northeast Region manufacturing technology orders totaled $53.14 million in February, 5.7% less than the $56.34 million total for January and 3.7% less than the total for February 2011.

Southern Region: At $53.30 million, February manufacturing technology orders in the Southern states were up 45.2% when compared with the #36.71 million total for January and up 54.2% when compared with February a year ago.

Midwest Region: February manufacturing technology orders in the Midwest Region totaled $164.43 million, 14.1% more than January’s $144.14 million and up 46.6% when compared with the February 2011 figure.

Central Region: Central Region manufacturing technology orders in February stood at $132.21 million, 1.9% more than the January total of $128.82 million and 32.2% higher than last February’s total.

Western Region: Manufacturing technology orders in the Western Region in February totaled $41.99 million, up 4.1% from January’s $40.32 million and up 53.7% when compared with the February 2011 figures.

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A strong American steel industry will foster our economic recovery. Read the entire article here.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to fix hazards in the workplace before OSHA conducts their visit.

1. 1926.451 – Scaffolding
2. 1926.501 – Fall Protection
3. 1910.1200 – Hazard Communication
4. 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
5. 1910.147 – Lockout/Tagout
6. 1910.305 – Electrical, Wiring Methods
7. 1910.178 – Powered Industrial Trucks
8. 1926.1053 – Ladders
9. 1910.303 – Electrical, General Requirements
10. 1910.212 – Machine Guarding

With the European market collapsing and the Asian market slowing, it seems the U.S. is once again the pivot man for the global economy. Read the story…

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Anthony River Inc. for nine serious and three repeat violations of workplace safety standards after an employee was burned at the metal finisher’s Syracuse plant. Read the entire article here.