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Lean But Definitely Not Mean
Educating New Jersey’s Manufacturing Workforce
Looking
forward, we are all concerned about what the economy will bring and how it will
impact our ability to keep our company and employees at the top of their
game. With so many changes in the
marketplace it becomes even more critical to continue to train employees in the
best manufacturing practices to assure jobs stay in New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Labor and
Workforce Development (DOL) through the Workforce Development partnership (WDP)
provides financial assistance to make certain that happens.
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Responsible Waste Management Can Add To Bottom Line
Manufacturing companies throughout the US are looking at
ways to reduce costs. Many have found waste management as a place to do this, and through a little research and innovation, some manufacturers are actually making money from implementing
responsible waste management programs.
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Smart Energy Policies Can Reduce Taxes
Energy Efficient Lighting Systems Can Save Up To $0.60 Per Sq. Ft.
There are
significant federal tax incentives available to manufacturers through the
Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
of 2008. These bills encourage energy
conservation and efficiency through tax incentives. The energy savings must be accomplished through energy and power
cost reductions in a building’s heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water, and
interior lighting systems. The amount
deductible is up to $1.80 per square foot of a building floor area providing a buildings achieves
a minimum of 50% energy
savings based on ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001. These tax deductions are
available for systems “placed in service” from January 1, 2006 through December
31, 2013. The incentives are
available through December 31, 2013.
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New NJMEP Website
NJMEP invites you to visit its new website at www.njmep.org. Although the address remains the same, the look and feel has
changed. The new site reflects the new
branding, which better reflects the multifaceted offerings provided by NJMEP.
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NJMEP Offers Two New Programs
NJMEP is bringing two new offerings to its library of
educational programs, Green 101 and Top Line Growth: Profits 101. Both programs
are designed to provide manufacturers with opportunities to educate its
workforce on critical issues for remaining successful in a changing
marketplace.
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Congratulations to HK Corp.
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Since 2001 our customers have realized cost savings of more than $141 million and more than $770 million in increased and retained sales….
