Succession Planning
Creating a Learning Culture at JD Machine
JD Machine, 2024’s Top Shops Honoree in Human Resources, embodies its “Education for Life” core value with a robust apprenticeship program and significant continuous improvement efforts.
Evan Doran
Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop
Made in the USA - Season 1 Episode 5: Succession - A Family Machine Shop Story
The story of Geno and David DeVandry reflects the sea change in machine shop ownership facing this country as baby boomers reach retirement age. The change in leadership from father to son at their family-owned machine ship required a new mindset, a new way running the family-owned business, and that one generation let go and allow a new one to step in.
Read MoreWhen Handing Down the Family Machine Shop is as Complex as a Swiss-Turned Part
The transition into Swiss-type machining at Deking Screw Products required more than just a shift in production operations. It required a new mindset and a new way of running the family-owned business. Hardest of all, it required that one generation let go, and allow a new one to step in.
Read MoreMethods Machine Tools Set to Acquire Koch Machine Tool
Methods notes that after finalizing the agreement, machine shops throughout Texas will be able to use its applications and automation teams to solve complex machining challenges.
Read MoreRobbJack Corporation Names New President
Over his 26 years at RobbJack, Michael MacArthur has developed a reputation for building relationships and providing innovative solutions to meet customer challenges.
Read MoreCenit Elects New CEO as Former Leader Resigns
Peter Schneck will assume the role of CEO on January 1, 2022. Kurt Bengel, the outgoing CEO, will resign his position on December 31, 2021 and leave the company after more than 33 years with Cenit.
Read MoreModern Machine Shop and ProShop ERP Announce New Conference
The Machine Shop Ownership Change Conference focuses on setting up shops to succeed during transition. The digital event provides shop owners information to improve their company value, reduce the risk of their business transition and increase their chance of success.
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Concepts NREC Appoints New CEO
As longtime CEO David Japikse retires, COO Sean McDermott will take over the leadership role of the company.
Chris Pasion
Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Two Generations of Lessons from the Shop Floor
There are many hard-won lessons that come from running a family-owned shop, here are a few favorites.
Read MoreVideo: Succession Planning, Stewardship and Generation Change in Machine Shops
Leaders of Indiana Precision Grinding describe lessons learned related to succession planning and how the upcoming generation found its commitment to the business.
Read MoreSetting up Your Machine Shop for Succession Success
Here are ways the husband and wife owners of a machine shop in Fridley, Minnesota, are preparing for their son and daughter to take the reins.
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Top Shop Builds Upon Employee Ownership for Future Success
In its quest to become the Fox Valley’s best-in-class employer, A to Z Machine has adopted an ESOP, expanded benefits and invested in apprenticeships.
Evan Doran
Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop
Stars Slowly Align for Small Shop Merger
RPM Tool’s seemingly overnight expansion from a five-person machine shop to an almost 30-employee production business involved over a year and a half of planning.
Evan Doran
Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop
