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Progressive
continually seeks ways to assist the industry and support
programs that benefit both veterans and those just entering the
industry.
For example,
Progressive is proud to once again sponsor the MoldMaking Expo
2009 Technical Conference.
With a wide array of topics presented
in the forms of keynote addresses, workshops, seminars and panel
discuss-ions, this technical conference is an ideal way for
attendees to get their fill of vital information from
noted industry experts.
In addition,
Progressive will also repeat its annual sponsorship of the
distin-guished MoldMaking Technology Lead-time Leader Awards,
which recognize outstanding North American mold making shops and
their ability to succeed in today’s global mold market.
Earlier this year,
Progressive sponsor-ed a $5,000 scholarship to this year’s
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winner of the AMBA
Mold Builder of the Year Award and also helped establish the
first AMBA Chapter of the Year Award, to which another $5,000
scholarship was given.
Bill Mach, president
of Mach Mold Incorporated in Benton Harbor, MI, is the 2009
recipient of the Mold Builder of the Year Award, while the
Southwestern Michigan Chapter of the American Mold Builders
Association took top honors as the first Chapter of the Year
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honors were bestowed
during the AMBA’s Annual Convention in Puerto Rico and both
award recipients elected to give their scholarships to Lake
Michigan College to benefit its Machine Tool Technology program.
Progressive feels
fortunate to be able to provide these scholarships and others
each year, and we thank the AMBA and MoldMaking Technology for
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