In part 1 of my interview with Bill Cox, owner of Cox Manufacturing in San Antonio, Texas, Bill talked about the power of his company’s robust apprenticeship program. But how does Cox Manufacturing get so many employee candidates, while most machining companies are dying to get any job applicants? Answer—the…
Unlike the majority of machining companies right now, struggling to find enough skilled people to…
I am writing this blog longhand because words flow better for me straight from my…
Last week another machinery dealer mentioned that being a family business was part of why…
PODCASTS

Ep. 129 – Recruiting Long Term Shop Employees, with Bill Cox (Part 2)

Ep. 128 – Building a Great Apprenticeship Program, with Bill Cox

How to Persuade Anyone Before You Even Speak-EP 253

Success of a Woman in the Machining Business, with Aneesa Muthana—EP 33

How To Get Lucky (It’s Easier Than You Think)–EP 252

Where Rotary Transfers Fit, with Kris Fugate—EP. 144

AI That Actually Works in Manufacturing, with Adam Marsh-EP. 251

Defending Your Manufacturing Company From Cyber Attacks, with Drew Phillips–EP 162
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WEST BOYLSTON, MA U.S.A. (September 25, 2025) – EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, a leading manufacturer of high-performance…





