[In the News] Is The Digital Age of Manufacturing Closer Than We Think?
These days mobile collaboration is everywhere! Many facets of our daily lives are cloud based, but what about manufacturing? How much of today's manufacturing is digital in nature? According to a recent Gartner report when it comes down to it only about 3% of...
[In the News] Customer Service: Being In The “Experience Business”
“Here is my money. Now, dissatisfy me please,” said no customer ever. Customer service is key in any business, especially manufacturing. For many OEMs the overall relationship with their contract manufacturer and the level of service provided is what makes or breaks...
Indiana, A State Where Manufacturing Matters
Indiana keeps popping up within the top ten on national surveys. The Hoosier state is ranked eighth for best states for doing business, graded on 40 data points across six main areas — business costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, economic climate, growth...
[In the News] Top Expansion Considerations for US Manufacturers
The decision to reshore is increasingly becoming a key element of businesses’ growth strategies. Bringing manufacturing back to North America saves U.S. companies time and money, and enhances flexibility and control over innovation. As an Indiana-based outsourced...
Manufacturing Fact Friday: STEM Jobs Vs. Degrees
Each Friday, we share a fun fact graphic about the manufacturing industry.
Beyond Wire & Cable: A Closer Look at ALTEX Manufacturing
Even with nearly two decades as a custom manufacturer of wire harness and cable assemblies under our belt, the excitement of inviting people into the ALTEX facility to show them what we’re all about has never worn off. Our latest video takes you on a virtual tour of...
Manufacturing Fact Friday: Worker Safety
Each Friday, we share a fun fact graphic about the manufacturing industry.
Utilizing the A620 Standard to Grow Your Manufacturing Company
Did you know organizations in 42 different countries are currently IPC/WHMA A-620B certified? This universally recognized wire harness and cable assembly workmanship standard opens the doors for ease of communication between OEMs and manufacturers in regards to unique...
[In The News] Manufacturing: It’s Where and How, Not If
The death of manufacturing has been greatly exaggerated. Certainly, many industry operations have gone out of business, and others have moved elsewhere. But we’re all aware of companies returning operations to North America and the strength of many that remain. People...
ALTEX Hires Bob Koch As Vice President of Business Development
ALTEX Wire and Cable, a custom manufacturer of wire harness and cable assemblies, is pleased to announce the addition of Bob Koch as vice president of Business Development. Koch brings to ALTEX more than 30 years of experience developing business relationships in the...