NJMEP Manufacturing Day 2015

Friday, October 2nd marks NJMEP Manufacturing Day 2015!

The 2015 National Manufacturing Day is designed to expand the knowledge about and improve the general public’s perception of manufacturing careers and the industry’s value to the U.S. economy. Join NJMEP and Sander Mechanical (Gold Sponsor), as we celebrate modern manufacturing and work to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.

Save the Date Now for the Annual Made in New Jersey Event

Sander Mechanical is proud to announce that it will once again be sponsoring NJMEP’s annual Made in New Jersey event in celebration of National Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 2, 2015.  The event will be returning to The Palace at Somerset Park.  (Click here for a recap of last year’s event).

Sander Mechanical manufactures building management system (BMS) control panels in its UL-listed panel fabrication shop in accordance with UL 508A standards.  As an NJMEP member and Gold Sponsor of this year’s event, Sander along with the other event sponsors will be exhibiting products and services offering value to New Jersey’s local manufacturing businesses.  We encourage all members of the NJ manufacturing community to attend!

The official agenda and panel discussions have been set. The event will take place from 7:30am – 12:00pm and will feature:

• Continental Breakfast
• Networking Opportunities
• Welcome & Opening Remarks from Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno
• Keynote Address: TBD
• Panel Discussions: Attracting the Next Generation to a Career in Manufacturing
• Panel Discussions: Case Studies – Manufacturing in NJ; Challenges and Opportunities
• NJMEP / NJBIZ New Jersey Manufacturing Awards 

Click here to view the full agenda.

The Nomination Period is Open for the 2015 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards

The Made in New Jersey event will also feature the 2015 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards, presented by NJMEP and NJBIZ! The winners will be announced at the event and will be honored in the following categories for Manufacturer of the Year:

• Small Company: less than 50 employees
• Medium Company: between 51 and 250 employees
• Large Company: 251 employees and greater

Click here to nominate your organization!

Raymond Hopp Award for Excellence

This award is presented  in memory of Raymond Hopp, former owner and CEO of HK Metalcraft Mfg. Corp. who passed away January 14, 2014. The inaugural Raymond Hopp Award for Excellence was presented at last year’s National Manufacturing Day ceremony to Hopp’s family—his wife Nancy and sons Charlie and Josh, president of Metalcraft. The ideal candidate will meet most if not all of the following criteria :

• Have a minimum of 20 years involvement in the manufacturing industry
• Display exquisite morality in business- which can be evidenced by how he/she treats business associates, peers and employees
• Be an innovative, creative, forward thinking entrepreneur/business person
• Understand the importance of networking
• Be actively involved in associations that support manufacturing directly and/or indirectly
• Have a passion for continuing education
• Exhibit a willingness to learn and explore new technologies
• Display an obvious respect for diversity and cultural awareness

To nominate someone for this award, email NJMEP by clicking here.

NJMEP Innovation Award

The NJMEP Innovation Award is set to recognize an NJ individual, specific team, organization or entity who has introduced a new process, application, design, product, program, etc. that has substantially improved a known or existing idea.