Oatey, a manufacturer in the plumbing industry, announced the promotion of Dalithia Smith to vice president and chief human resources officer.

The highlight of the product lunch was the EXO-O1 wearable exoskeleton. It is a passive model that does not require an energy supply. The weight of the arms is transferred to the hips via the forearm supports using mechanical cable pulling technology.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl returns with a bonus economic update webinar. This time, Dr. Kuehl will focus less on the current COVID-19 pandemic and instead will take a look at five economic trends that are going to change and five that might.

Their presence in every aspect of the trades from design and manufacturing to executive leadership to turning wrenches and fitting pipe is often overshadowed in predominantly male fields.

ASA is part a coalition of organizations throughout the manufacturing supply chain urging Congress to advance a bold, long-term infrastructure bill to address the nation’s longstanding infrastructure needs, and to provide much-needed stability and certainty for the sector during this critical time.