The Distance: Help Wanted [Podcast]
As Wiegel emerged from the recession in 2009, Aaron Wiegel noticed his job ads for tool and die makers were going unfilled for months, leading to his restarting an apprenticeship program.
Read MoreWiegel Awards NIU Student Manufacturing-Tech Scholarship
Each year Wiegel awards a scholarship to an NIU student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. The recipient also gets a summer internship at Wiegel's plant headquarters.
Read MoreThe Distance: Test of Metal [Podcast]
Otto Wiegel founded Wiegel the day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. This year, his three grandchildren mark the manufacturing company’s 75th anniversary!
Read More2016 IndustryWeek Best Plants Finalists Announced
Thirteen manufacturing facilities have been named finalists in the 2016 IndustryWeek Best Plants competition, IW's annual search for and salute to manufacturing excellence across North America.
Read MoreA Manufacturing-Day Plan For Every Day
Manufacturing is essential to the health of the United States because it creates wealth. Being able to produce goods to sell throughout the world, while creating lucrative careers for people, makes fo…
Read MoreClassifieds: Wanted Skilled Labor
My Fellow Manufacturers: I am writing in response to MetalForming magazine editor Brad Kuvin’s editorial, to go on record stating that I disagree with the “disgruntled” MetalForming reader who owns…
Read MoreWhy This Chicago Manufacturer Wants To Set Up Shop In Mexico
Since Aaron Wiegel assumed the helm of Wiegel in 2011, the third-generation, all-American manufacturing company has tripled revenue to $50 million. Now Wiegel, 38, wants to expand and open a plant in Mex…
Read More"If There is Anything Innovative in the Industry, Grab It"
Aaron Wiegel, President of Wiegel, talks about innovation in manufacturing today. In order to stand out and be on top, companies need to be highly technical and innovative.
Read MoreTaking A Risk on A Robot
The industrial world buzzes with talk of the next wave of equipment, from sophisticated automation systems to 3-D printing and robots. See what tech modern manufacturers have invested in.
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