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Collaboration Works

“The MMA-sponsored Michigan Tooling Group (MTG) has seen the benefits of collaboration under the Michigan Renaissance Recovery Zone act in many ways…

Consolidation of health care programs and coordinated purchasing of tooling components led to 10% and 13% reductions, respectively, for the group on average in the first year.

The MTG worked with Muskegon Community College to secure a grant — the only one given to a West Michigan industrial group — for consolidated training between the companies in 2006. The MTG has also worked with Davenport College to develop marketing goals and new sales opportunities.

The MTG companies have realized an increase in sales through sharing work and employee resources.

With backing from the MMA, the MTG is currently working to get the Special Tools Lien Act changed to improve the success rate of collection for all Michigan tooling shops.”

Rocky Johnston, President, Michigan Tooling Group
Vice President, Bessey Tool & Die, Inc.

MMA has successfully launched five tool and die collaboratives since 2004 and our organizational structure has served as a model for other collaboratives. For more information see Commonly Asked Questions and Answers or contact MMA Membership at 800-253-9039 ext. 555 or 517-487-8555.

MMA Tool & Die Advisory Committee

The mission of the MMA Tool & Die Advisory Committee is to help tool, die and mold making companies of all sizes prosper in Michigan. The committee will meet quarterly or on an “as needed” basis to discuss common tooling issues in Michigan, share success stories, pool ideas, provide ongoing support for Tool and Die Collaboratives and to promote the tool and die industry as a valuable asset in the global marketplace.

There is no up-front cost to participate in this committee. However, you must be a member of the MMA.

For information on the MMA Tool & Die Advisory Committee, contact Amy Shaw, director of education and employment relations at 517-487-8513. For membership information and to join MMA, contact Kellie Garrett, director of marketing and membership development at 517-487-8555.

Recent Tool & Die Recovery Zone News

Advisory Committee Meeting Recap
4/28/2008

MMA’s Tool and Die Advisory Committee invited the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to its 4/28 meeting to discuss how the agency can help to promote Michigan’s tool and die industry as a valuable asset to the state.

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Advisory Committee Meeting Recap
3/28/2008

The MMA Tool & Die Advisory Committee met Friday, 3/28/08, at MMA headquarters in Lansing. Marketing and Web site development information was reviewed for globally promoting Michigan's tooling industry. Meetings will be requested with both the governor’s office and the MEDC. A Legislative update was provided by MMA’s Chuck Hadden. Members of the Committee decided to take turns providing best practices collaborative updates at future meetings to share ideas with one another.

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MMA Tool & Die Informational/Organizational Meeting
3/26/2008

MMA has worked hard to successfully support legislation that helps the tool and die industry. Over the past four years, the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) has made it possible for more than 70 tool and die companies to operate, virtually tax-free, for up to 15 years.

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Advisory Committee Meeting Recap
2/29/2008

The MMA Tool & Die Advisory Committee met Friday, 2/29/08 at MMA headquarters in Lansing. The Sales & Marketing subcommittee provided a brief update on their 11/29/07 meeting. MMTC reviewed highlights of their customer diversification program. Marketing and Web site development was discussed relative to promoting the tooling industry in Michigan.

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Complete Archive

See additional FAQ
on the MEDC Web site.

Established Tool & Die Collaboratives
Automation & Tooling Alliance of North America, LLC

Berrien Tooling Coalition

Capital Area Tooling Partnership

Central Michigan Collaborative

Coopersville Tooling Coalition

Eastern Michigan Tool & Die Collaborative

First Choice Machining Solutions

Global Tooling Alliance

Great Lakes Tool & Die

Michigan Coast to Coast Tool and Die Collaborative

Michigan Tooling Group

Muskegon Tooling Alliance

Northwest Michigan Tooling Coaltion

Precision Tooling Coalition

Southwest Michigan Tooling Collaborative

Tooling Advantage Group, LLC

Tool Makers Alliance

Tooling Systems Group

United Tooling Coalition

West Coast Tooling Coalition

West Michigan Tooling Coalition

Whitehall Township Tooling Coalition

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