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Tayte French Lutz at the More Than Manufacturing Expo
Making Conscious the Unconscious Bias Panel The “Making Conscious the Unconscious Bias” Panel was moderated by Elise Ring, featuring panelists Tayte French Lutz, Angie Pettinger, Genalou Poage, and Tayte French Lutz. The discussion focused on the role of women in the manufacturing industry and the unconscious bias they face in…
Welcoming Gregory S. Volovic to the Board
French is proud to announce our new board director Gregory S. Volovic. He was elected to our board at our March 25, 2022 meeting. Learn more about Greg and the expertise he brings to our board. Welcoming Gregory S. Volovic to the Board of Directors French Oil Mill Machinery Company—a…
Hydraulic Press Repair, Maintenance, and Inspection Checklist
Purchasing capital equipment, such as hydraulic molding presses and related systems, represents a major investment for companies. Maintaining a hydraulic press system at its peak efficiency is a crucial part of getting the most value out of the investment and reducing the need for hydraulic press repair. Review the hydraulic…
Risks of Buying Used Hydraulic Press Machines
If your company bonds or molds rubber, composites, or other materials, your equipment’s performance directly influences production quality and efficiency. It can be tempting to explore used hydraulic presses to cut upfront costs. However, that decision comes with serious risks every operation should evaluate carefully. While the savings from buying a used…
2022 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
Meet French Oil May 1-4, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. at the AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo! You can find us at Booth #131 to learn more about French Oil’s custom designs, manufacturing, and oilseed processing equipment. We’re excited to have the opportunity to meet you at the expo and…
Manufacturing Industry Trends and Issues in 2022
The Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA) has released its Top Issues List for 2022. Tayte French Lutz, our Materials Manager and Director of Marketing, serves on DRMA’s Government Relations Committee to help compile this list of manufacturing industry trends by conducting an annual survey of DRMA’s manufacturer company members in…
French Exhibits at the 2021 CAMX Composites and Advanced Materials Expo
French was proud to exhibit at the 2021 Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Dallas, Texas from October 19-21, 2021. CAMX is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America. As an innovative manufacturing leader in these fields, CAMX once again welcomed French as an…
Women in Manufacturing Industry Leadership Positions
Today, women continue to be underrepresented in the manufacturing industry according to a benchmark survey that Thomas conducted in partnership with the Women in Manufacturing Association. They examined workplace trends in regards to women in manufacturing industry leadership positions. Their findings are meant to better inform diversity and inclusion practices…
The History and Significance of National Manufacturing Month
Since 2014, French has been honoring National Manufacturing Month by working with local schools and educators to showcase the importance of the manufacturing industry for our national and global economy. Through our hands-on lessons and by showcasing the benefits of working within the industry, we strive to interest more students…
National Composites Week Celebrates Composite Materials and Manufacturing
National Composites Week (NCW) is recognized every year during the last week of August to celebrate composite materials and composites manufacturing. The third annual NCW takes place the week of August 23-27, 2021. The goal of this week is to build awareness of the ways in which composite materials and…