MiMfg
Magazine
July 2021 • Vol . XXXIV • Issue No . 4
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Contents
Read MiMfg Magazine online : mag . mimfg . org .
John J . Walsh Publisher
Delaney McKinley Managing Editor
Editorial Staff
Joy Wolf Design Editor
Sarah Martin Advertising
With editorial contribution by John Brogan , Doug Claggett , Austen Smith and Dean Stelmaszek
Michigan Manufacturers Association and MMA Service Corporation 620 S . Capitol Ave ., Lansing MI 48933 Phone : 517-372-5900 • Fax : 517-372-3322 E-mail : ask @ mimfg . org • Web : mimfg . org
MiMfg Magazine Vol . XXXIV Issue No . 4 , July 2021 ( ISSN 1936-8860 ), ( USPS 024-973 ) published bi-monthly for $ 18 per year by the MMA Service Corporation ( MMASC ), 620 S . Capitol Ave ., Lansing MI 48933-2308 . Periodicals postage paid at Lansing MI and additional offices . POSTMASTER : send address changes to MiMfg Magazine , P . O . Box 14247 , Lansing , MI 48901-4247 .
On the Cover : Members of the W-L Molding team work on an advanced machine that has helped the plastics injection manufacturer to increase production and efficiency . Read how technology is changing the face of manufacturing in Michigan beginning on page 14 .
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On the Cover
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Putting Industry 4 . 0 to Work in Michigan
This Month ’ s Features
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Helping Michigan Businesses Reach International Markets
Reducing Overhead by Protecting Your Roof Over Head
By CEI Michigan
How Good is Your Dental Network ? Ask 3 Questions to Find Out
A Strong Board is a Strong Membership
By John J . Walsh • MMA
Treasury Green Book Offers Look into Biden ’ s Tax Proposals
By Sarah Russell • Clayton & McKervey
Inside Every Issue
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First & Foremost Member Advantage MFG at Work
MFG Game Changers
Remora
Solutions for Success
MMA Cyber Threat Protection , powered by ASK
Premium Associate Member Spotlight
Michael B . Stewart • Fishman Stewart PLLC
Industry Member Spotlight
Annette Crandall • Quality Assured Plastics Inc .
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