SMA-Smaller Manufacturers Assoc. of CT Hosted Expert & Spotlighted Kaynor Tech Students

Renowned manufacturing specialist William M. Hickey, Jr. presented “The Agenda for American Manufacturing” to attendees of the Smaller Manufacturers Association (SMA) September 16th 2013-2014 ‘Kick-Off” dinner meeting. Douglas Johnson, SMA President, stated, “Mr. Hickey asked attendees what they, as individuals and individual companies, can do on a regional and national level, to improve on the current manufacturing climate.” Hickey is president of Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp. of Chicago, Illinois, a steel service center founded in 1926 and ranked as one of the top 50 service centers in the United States.

During the meeting, students of Kaynor Technical School in Waterbury, Larrie Douglas (l) and Nathan Fonti, were recognized as SMA Students of the Month. They were photographed with Mr. Hickey near a display table that featured one of their recent projects. Each month the SMA spotlights the notable achievements of students of Kaynor Tech.   

Headquartered in Waterbury, the SMA serves to promote the cause of smaller manufacturing firms in all facets of their business organization. The SMA provides resources to help Connecticut's smaller manufacturers thrive. SMA membership includes 138 firms representing more than 6,000 employees throughout the state. Their mission is to promote the best interest of manufacturers in Connecticut; address problems common to all manufacturers; help manufacturers improve productivity; assist manufacturers evaluate new markets for their products; stimulate cooperative actions among manufacturers; and provide access to resources aimed to assist manufacturers. For information, visit www.SMA-CT.com or contact SMA Executive Director Cyndi Zoldy at admin@sma-ct.com.