Governor Reeves Declares Friday, October 4 “Manufacturing Day in Mississippi” TJ Werre / Friday, October 4, 2024 0 476 JACKSON – In a signed proclamation, Governor Tate Reeves declared today “Manufacturing Day in Mississippi”. Manufacturing Day is celebrated nationally by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Read more
MMA-MEP Success Story: K&K Systems TJ Werre / Wednesday, October 2, 2024 0 346 PALMETTO - The intricate electrical composition of K&K Systems' offerings necessitates a comprehensive understanding of electrical assembly techniques to circumvent quality discrepancies. Implementing a training program for the manufacturing staff encompassing fundamental electrical and electronic principles was pivotal. Read more
Six Industrial Properties Earn Cooperative Energy SiteInvest Premier Property Designation TJ Werre / Monday, September 30, 2024 0 298 HATTIESBURG - Cooperative Energy proudly announces that six industrial properties have been awarded the prestigious SiteInvest Premier Property designation, recognizing readiness and potential for industrial development. This designation places the industrial sites among the top-tier properties in the state, a testament to Cooperative Energy’s commitment to economic growth and development. Read more
Kirk Lewis Named MMA Chairman of the Board TJ Werre / Thursday, September 26, 2024 0 596 JACKSON – Kirk Lewis, President of Blue Springs Metals, LLC in Blue Springs, was named the Mississippi Manufacturers Association’s Chairman of the Board for 2024-2025. He is the first African American to hold this position at MMA. Read more
MEP Success Story: Western Container TJ Werre / Thursday, September 19, 2024 0 321 JACKSON - Western Container faced the challenges of a the tight post-COVID labor market. They were unable to hire externally for the position of maintenance techs in the blow mold maintenance and injections maintenance departments. Read more