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How One Technician Saved a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer from a Costly Delay

The Challenge A leading provider of communication and electronic systems was in a bind. They faced a serious shortage of skilled tradespeople, which directly impacted

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March 4, 2025

How One Technician Saved a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer FlexTrades

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, time is money. When production demands spike, downtime is a luxury companies can’t afford. That’s where FlexTrades stepped in to help one

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March 4, 2025

Eating Healthy on the Road: A Practical Guide for Traveling Technicians

March is National Nutrition Month, and while the focus is on making informed food choices, the reality for traveling technicians is that eating healthy isn’t

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February 18, 2025

Valentine’s Day and American Manufacturing: A Billion-Dollar Love Story

How Valentine’s Day Fuels U.S. Manufacturing Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love and romance—it’s also a major driver of economic activity, job creation, and manufacturing

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February 18, 2025

Experienced aerospace engineer working on advanced manufacturing processes, improving machine efficiency and reducing downtime.

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Transformed an Aerospace Manufacturer

Finding experienced engineers can be a major challenge for manufacturers, especially in specialized fields like aerospace. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer reached out to us facing

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February 14, 2025

Skilled welder working on heavy equipment in a manufacturing facility, enhancing production efficiency

FlexTrades Welding Expertise Meets Production Needs

A leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer was struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels for their second shift. High turnover rates and a limited local

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February 14, 2025

How FlexTrades Can Upskill Your Technicians

How FlexTrades Can Upskill Your Manufacturing Technicians

In the fast-paced manufacturing world, lifelong learning is key to staying competitive. By promoting ongoing education, employers ensure their teams are equipped to optimize processes

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February 12, 2025

Skilled tradespeople working in a U.S. steel manufacturing facility to meet rising production demands.

A New Era in U.S. Manufacturing Needs a New Approach to Skilled Labor

Something big is happening in U.S. manufacturing. ArcelorMittal, the second-largest steel producer in the world, just announced a $0.9 billion investment in a new steel

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February 12, 2025

How FlexTrades Helped a Plastics Manufacturer Navigate Facility Relocation

FlexTrades Ensures Smooth Transition During Facility Relocation

A plastics manufacturer and distributor of houseware and seasonal promotional products was facing a significant challenge: facility relocation. The company needed a skilled workforce to

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January 29, 2025

Why Safety First is the Key to Success in Manufacturing

A tube and metal fabrication manufacturer was facing increasing pressure to meet rising demand while navigating a tight local labor market. To maintain strong client

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January 29, 2025

As cliché as it may sound, FlexTrades really does believe in “Safety First.” When safety is top of mind and safety protocols are followed, not

open

January 24, 2025

How FlexTrades’ Technicians Prioritize Workplace Safety in Every Manufacturing Environment

When it comes to manufacturing, the well-being of employees and the integrity of operations go hand in hand. That’s why safety isn’t just a priority

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January 21, 2025

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Transformed an Aerospace Manufacturer (1)

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Significantly Reduced Machine Downtime

Finding experienced engineers can be a major challenge for manufacturers, especially in specialized fields like aerospace. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer reached out to us facing

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January 9, 2025

Three Things to Consider When Purchasing Machine Tools

At FlexTrades, we believe that a strong company culture and meaningful connections are the backbone of our success. Since transitioning to a fully remote workforce,

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January 7, 2025

When we attended IMTS 2024, we had the pleasure to meet Mike Hampton, Senior Manager of Technical Services and Solutions for Okuma America. We wanted

open

December 12, 2024

Transform Year-End Manufacturing Stress into Success with FlexTrades

As the year winds down, many American manufacturing companies find themselves grappling with mounting pressure to meet year-end production targets. Tight deadlines, labor shortages, and

open

December 11, 2024

Santa’s Workshop: How American Manufacturers Keep Christmas Magic Alive

When we envision Santa’s workshop, we picture a bustling hub where toys are crafted, decorations are assembled, and holiday magic comes to life. In the

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December 10, 2024

What Are Tariffs? Understanding Their Impact on Trade and Manufacturing

Tariffs have long been a cornerstone of economic policy and international trade. These taxes on imported goods have been part of the U.S. trade landscape

open

December 6, 2024

FlexTrades Case Study: Accelerating Product Launches with Skilled CMM Programming

The Challenge of Rapid Workforce Deployment In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, the ability to quickly deploy skilled tradespeople can be the difference between success and

open

December 4, 2024

A leading manufacturer of motion controls was facing significant delays in launching their new product lines. The inability to complete orders on time was putting

open

December 4, 2024

How One Technician Saved a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer from a Costly Delay

The Challenge A leading provider of communication and electronic systems was in a bind. They faced a serious shortage of skilled tradespeople, which directly impacted

open

March 4, 2025

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, time is money. When production demands spike, downtime is a luxury companies can’t afford. That’s where FlexTrades stepped in to help one

open

March 4, 2025

Eating Healthy on the Road: A Practical Guide for Traveling Technicians

March is National Nutrition Month, and while the focus is on making informed food choices, the reality for traveling technicians is that eating healthy isn’t

open

February 18, 2025

Valentine’s Day and American Manufacturing: A Billion-Dollar Love Story

How Valentine’s Day Fuels U.S. Manufacturing Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love and romance—it’s also a major driver of economic activity, job creation, and manufacturing

open

February 18, 2025

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Transformed an Aerospace Manufacturer

Finding experienced engineers can be a major challenge for manufacturers, especially in specialized fields like aerospace. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer reached out to us facing

open

February 14, 2025

FlexTrades Welding Expertise Meets Production Needs

A leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer was struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels for their second shift. High turnover rates and a limited local

open

February 14, 2025

How FlexTrades Can Upskill Your Manufacturing Technicians

In the fast-paced manufacturing world, lifelong learning is key to staying competitive. By promoting ongoing education, employers ensure their teams are equipped to optimize processes

open

February 12, 2025

A New Era in U.S. Manufacturing Needs a New Approach to Skilled Labor

Something big is happening in U.S. manufacturing. ArcelorMittal, the second-largest steel producer in the world, just announced a $0.9 billion investment in a new steel

open

February 12, 2025

FlexTrades Ensures Smooth Transition During Facility Relocation

A plastics manufacturer and distributor of houseware and seasonal promotional products was facing a significant challenge: facility relocation. The company needed a skilled workforce to

open

January 29, 2025

Why Safety First is the Key to Success in Manufacturing

A tube and metal fabrication manufacturer was facing increasing pressure to meet rising demand while navigating a tight local labor market. To maintain strong client

open

January 29, 2025

As cliché as it may sound, FlexTrades really does believe in “Safety First.” When safety is top of mind and safety protocols are followed, not

open

January 24, 2025

How FlexTrades’ Technicians Prioritize Workplace Safety in Every Manufacturing Environment

When it comes to manufacturing, the well-being of employees and the integrity of operations go hand in hand. That’s why safety isn’t just a priority

open

January 21, 2025

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Significantly Reduced Machine Downtime

Finding experienced engineers can be a major challenge for manufacturers, especially in specialized fields like aerospace. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer reached out to us facing

open

January 9, 2025

Three Things to Consider When Purchasing Machine Tools

At FlexTrades, we believe that a strong company culture and meaningful connections are the backbone of our success. Since transitioning to a fully remote workforce,

open

January 7, 2025

When we attended IMTS 2024, we had the pleasure to meet Mike Hampton, Senior Manager of Technical Services and Solutions for Okuma America. We wanted

open

December 12, 2024

Transform Year-End Manufacturing Stress into Success with FlexTrades

As the year winds down, many American manufacturing companies find themselves grappling with mounting pressure to meet year-end production targets. Tight deadlines, labor shortages, and

open

December 11, 2024

Santa’s Workshop: How American Manufacturers Keep Christmas Magic Alive

When we envision Santa’s workshop, we picture a bustling hub where toys are crafted, decorations are assembled, and holiday magic comes to life. In the

open

December 10, 2024

What Are Tariffs? Understanding Their Impact on Trade and Manufacturing

Tariffs have long been a cornerstone of economic policy and international trade. These taxes on imported goods have been part of the U.S. trade landscape

open

December 6, 2024

FlexTrades Case Study: Accelerating Product Launches with Skilled CMM Programming

The Challenge of Rapid Workforce Deployment In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, the ability to quickly deploy skilled tradespeople can be the difference between success and

open

December 4, 2024

A leading manufacturer of motion controls was facing significant delays in launching their new product lines. The inability to complete orders on time was putting

open

December 4, 2024

How One Technician Saved a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer from a Costly Delay

The Challenge A leading provider of communication and electronic systems was in a bind. They faced a serious shortage of skilled tradespeople, which directly impacted

open

March 4, 2025

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, time is money. When production demands spike, downtime is a luxury companies can’t afford. That’s where FlexTrades stepped in to help one

open

March 4, 2025

Eating Healthy on the Road: A Practical Guide for Traveling Technicians

March is National Nutrition Month, and while the focus is on making informed food choices, the reality for traveling technicians is that eating healthy isn’t

open

February 18, 2025

Valentine’s Day and American Manufacturing: A Billion-Dollar Love Story

How Valentine’s Day Fuels U.S. Manufacturing Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love and romance—it’s also a major driver of economic activity, job creation, and manufacturing

open

February 18, 2025

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Transformed an Aerospace Manufacturer

Finding experienced engineers can be a major challenge for manufacturers, especially in specialized fields like aerospace. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer reached out to us facing

open

February 14, 2025

FlexTrades Welding Expertise Meets Production Needs

A leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer was struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels for their second shift. High turnover rates and a limited local

open

February 14, 2025

How FlexTrades Can Upskill Your Manufacturing Technicians

In the fast-paced manufacturing world, lifelong learning is key to staying competitive. By promoting ongoing education, employers ensure their teams are equipped to optimize processes

open

February 12, 2025

A New Era in U.S. Manufacturing Needs a New Approach to Skilled Labor

Something big is happening in U.S. manufacturing. ArcelorMittal, the second-largest steel producer in the world, just announced a $0.9 billion investment in a new steel

open

February 12, 2025

FlexTrades Ensures Smooth Transition During Facility Relocation

A plastics manufacturer and distributor of houseware and seasonal promotional products was facing a significant challenge: facility relocation. The company needed a skilled workforce to

open

January 29, 2025

Why Safety First is the Key to Success in Manufacturing

A tube and metal fabrication manufacturer was facing increasing pressure to meet rising demand while navigating a tight local labor market. To maintain strong client

open

January 29, 2025

As cliché as it may sound, FlexTrades really does believe in “Safety First.” When safety is top of mind and safety protocols are followed, not

open

January 24, 2025

How FlexTrades’ Technicians Prioritize Workplace Safety in Every Manufacturing Environment

When it comes to manufacturing, the well-being of employees and the integrity of operations go hand in hand. That’s why safety isn’t just a priority

open

January 21, 2025

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Significantly Reduced Machine Downtime

Finding experienced engineers can be a major challenge for manufacturers, especially in specialized fields like aerospace. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer reached out to us facing

open

January 9, 2025

Three Things to Consider When Purchasing Machine Tools

At FlexTrades, we believe that a strong company culture and meaningful connections are the backbone of our success. Since transitioning to a fully remote workforce,

open

January 7, 2025

When we attended IMTS 2024, we had the pleasure to meet Mike Hampton, Senior Manager of Technical Services and Solutions for Okuma America. We wanted

open

December 12, 2024

Transform Year-End Manufacturing Stress into Success with FlexTrades

As the year winds down, many American manufacturing companies find themselves grappling with mounting pressure to meet year-end production targets. Tight deadlines, labor shortages, and

open

December 11, 2024

Santa’s Workshop: How American Manufacturers Keep Christmas Magic Alive

When we envision Santa’s workshop, we picture a bustling hub where toys are crafted, decorations are assembled, and holiday magic comes to life. In the

open

December 10, 2024

What Are Tariffs? Understanding Their Impact on Trade and Manufacturing

Tariffs have long been a cornerstone of economic policy and international trade. These taxes on imported goods have been part of the U.S. trade landscape

open

December 6, 2024

FlexTrades Case Study: Accelerating Product Launches with Skilled CMM Programming

The Challenge of Rapid Workforce Deployment In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, the ability to quickly deploy skilled tradespeople can be the difference between success and

open

December 4, 2024

A leading manufacturer of motion controls was facing significant delays in launching their new product lines. The inability to complete orders on time was putting

open

December 4, 2024

How One Technician Saved a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer from a Costly Delay

The Challenge A leading provider of communication and electronic systems was in a bind. They faced a serious shortage of skilled tradespeople, which directly impacted

open

March 4, 2025

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, time is money. When production demands spike, downtime is a luxury companies can’t afford. That’s where FlexTrades stepped in to help one

open

March 4, 2025

Eating Healthy on the Road: A Practical Guide for Traveling Technicians

March is National Nutrition Month, and while the focus is on making informed food choices, the reality for traveling technicians is that eating healthy isn’t

open

February 18, 2025

Valentine’s Day and American Manufacturing: A Billion-Dollar Love Story

How Valentine’s Day Fuels U.S. Manufacturing Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love and romance—it’s also a major driver of economic activity, job creation, and manufacturing

open

February 18, 2025

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Transformed an Aerospace Manufacturer

Finding experienced engineers can be a major challenge for manufacturers, especially in specialized fields like aerospace. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer reached out to us facing

open

February 14, 2025

FlexTrades Welding Expertise Meets Production Needs

A leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer was struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels for their second shift. High turnover rates and a limited local

open

February 14, 2025

How FlexTrades Can Upskill Your Manufacturing Technicians

In the fast-paced manufacturing world, lifelong learning is key to staying competitive. By promoting ongoing education, employers ensure their teams are equipped to optimize processes

open

February 12, 2025

A New Era in U.S. Manufacturing Needs a New Approach to Skilled Labor

Something big is happening in U.S. manufacturing. ArcelorMittal, the second-largest steel producer in the world, just announced a $0.9 billion investment in a new steel

open

February 12, 2025

FlexTrades Ensures Smooth Transition During Facility Relocation

A plastics manufacturer and distributor of houseware and seasonal promotional products was facing a significant challenge: facility relocation. The company needed a skilled workforce to

open

January 29, 2025

Why Safety First is the Key to Success in Manufacturing

A tube and metal fabrication manufacturer was facing increasing pressure to meet rising demand while navigating a tight local labor market. To maintain strong client

open

January 29, 2025

As cliché as it may sound, FlexTrades really does believe in “Safety First.” When safety is top of mind and safety protocols are followed, not

open

January 24, 2025

How FlexTrades’ Technicians Prioritize Workplace Safety in Every Manufacturing Environment

When it comes to manufacturing, the well-being of employees and the integrity of operations go hand in hand. That’s why safety isn’t just a priority

open

January 21, 2025

How One FlexTrades Project Engineer Significantly Reduced Machine Downtime

Finding experienced engineers can be a major challenge for manufacturers, especially in specialized fields like aerospace. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer reached out to us facing

open

January 9, 2025

Three Things to Consider When Purchasing Machine Tools

At FlexTrades, we believe that a strong company culture and meaningful connections are the backbone of our success. Since transitioning to a fully remote workforce,

open

January 7, 2025

When we attended IMTS 2024, we had the pleasure to meet Mike Hampton, Senior Manager of Technical Services and Solutions for Okuma America. We wanted

open

December 12, 2024

Transform Year-End Manufacturing Stress into Success with FlexTrades

As the year winds down, many American manufacturing companies find themselves grappling with mounting pressure to meet year-end production targets. Tight deadlines, labor shortages, and

open

December 11, 2024

Santa’s Workshop: How American Manufacturers Keep Christmas Magic Alive

When we envision Santa’s workshop, we picture a bustling hub where toys are crafted, decorations are assembled, and holiday magic comes to life. In the

open

December 10, 2024

What Are Tariffs? Understanding Their Impact on Trade and Manufacturing

Tariffs have long been a cornerstone of economic policy and international trade. These taxes on imported goods have been part of the U.S. trade landscape

open

December 6, 2024

FlexTrades Case Study: Accelerating Product Launches with Skilled CMM Programming

The Challenge of Rapid Workforce Deployment In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, the ability to quickly deploy skilled tradespeople can be the difference between success and

open

December 4, 2024

A leading manufacturer of motion controls was facing significant delays in launching their new product lines. The inability to complete orders on time was putting

open

December 4, 2024