Thomas Timko

Our Michigan-based operating companies Standard Electric Co, Madison Electric a Sonepar Company and Wittock Supply have revealed a new look! Back in February, we announced the 3 brands would operate under a unified leadership team led by Bill Gray. The rebranding marks a milestone in this consolidation, a strategic plan that will result in the combined companies being able to offer customers expanded inventory and services and a seamless experience across Michigan and northern Indiana. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VaAH0o #aSoneparCompany

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Cleveland High School’s Automotive Technology program received a big boost from Nissan Motor Corporation with the donation of a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and a 2022 Infiniti QX60. https://bit.ly/3JDtbZB 

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Manufacturing transformation starts with collaboration and smart strategy. In our latest conversation, Peter Hungerford of The Right Place, Inc. shares how strategic planning, tech integration, and trusted partnerships are powering a resilient manufacturing ecosystem in West Michigan. Tune in and discover how innovation and teamwork can turn disruption into opportunity. https://lnkd.in/gueHsaxj

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“Indiana is fortunate to have a very diverse automotive ecosystem, both domestic and foreign. That makes it very well suited for instances like we’re in with economic uncertainty.” - Bryce Carpenter, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer, Conexus Indiana Contributing to 20% of the state's total manufacturing GDP, the automotive industry has both domestic and foreign investment here in Indiana, making it a major player in the advanced manufacturing and logistics industry. Learn more about it in a recent piece by Inside INdiana Business: https://ow.ly/AT6g50XbJ1V

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Illinois is seeing some major industrial growth this year with $2.5B in new investments already! Highlights include: Stellantis investing $1.2B to reopen its Belvidere plant (1,500+ jobs!) and AbbVie putting $195M into expanding its North Chicago facility. A new tax break is also expected to accelerate this trend. https://lnkd.in/eFKjq6Ku #Chicago #Industrial #AYdifference

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Explore critical supply chain trends impacting Michigan manufacturers with MMA and regional manufacturing associations CAMC, CMMA, GLBMA and JAMA on Thursday, 7/24/25, at 9:00 a.m. at MMA's headquarters in Lansing. https://bit.ly/4n4ZH5F Hear from industry experts, including EMO Trans Detroit’s Peter Jaeger and Automated Logistics Systems, LLC.’ Chris Brenner, on the current state of container shipping and learn about significant upcoming changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system. #MiManufacturers #MMAOnlineLearning

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Round 1 of the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform grants closes next week, and applicants must partner with a pre-approved closed test site. ACM is an approved site and supports grant-eligible testing across ADAS, vehicle safety, cybersecurity, EV systems, and more. If you are planning a 2026 testing program, now is the time to align project scope and facility capabilities. Learn more: acmwillowrun.org/grant #MobilityInnovation #MobilityTesting #MichiganMobility #AutomotiveEngineering

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Commenting on the financing facility for Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS)’s acquisition of Android Industries and Avancez, Bruce Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Voltava, added: “The merger of DMS and Android positions us to better serve our global customer base with expanded capabilities, deeper technical expertise, and greater operational resilience. Ansley Park Capital demonstrated a deep understanding of our business and executed a financing solution that enables us to move decisively into this next chapter. We appreciate their partnership and commitment to our success.”

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Tech alone doesn’t drive change. People do. Hear from Robert Lemmon, Inflo’s Chief Audit Partner, on how our Proven Process helps firms go beyond the platform - five steps that accelerate adoption, reduce risk, and build confidence. Ready to go beyond the platform?

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When continuous improvement is part of your mission, every dollar saved matters. Peak Manufacturing, an automotive supplier in Pleasant Lake, Michigan, partnered with Tenurgy—through the Michigan Chamber of Commerce —to review their utility bills and uncover savings opportunities. Thanks to Tenurgy’s expert analysts and no-risk audit process, Peak received a full report in under a month and started saving immediately. The best part? Minimal time investment, maximum impact. 👉 Read their full testimonial and explore how your business can benefit too: https://lnkd.in/gJqfwtYB

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“This investment in the U.S.—the single largest in the company’s history—will drive our growth, strengthen our manufacturing footprint and bring more American jobs to the states we call home." Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa Stellantis announces $13 billion investment in U.S. facilities, including several in Kokomo, Indiana: https://lnkd.in/gjQjfGc5

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Market contractions mixed with regulatory changes are forcing automakers to rethink how and what they’ll be producing in the next 10 years. Sound like today? Mark Barrott of Plante Moran was talking about 2015 when he brought up the last major industry tech reshuffling at a panel discussion at the 2025 Automation Fair in Chicago. Writing for Control Global, Robert Schoenberger is on the case of how that version of old is new again. #manufacturing #strategy #technology #regulations #changemanagement https://lnkd.in/eM5RVFqg

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$31.8M funding available to help Michigan automotive manufacturers stay competitive, prepare for future The Community and Worker Economic Transition Office is now accepting Notices of Intent to apply for the Michigan Supplier Conversion Grant Program. https://lnkd.in/gFte-B5M

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#Wisconsin #manufacturing leaders are urging members of #Congress to extend #taxprovisions enacted in 2017, warning a failure to do so would “constitute a massive tax increase” for their industry. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President and CEO Kurt R. Bauer on Friday said “we just can’t afford to see that happen.” He spoke during an online news conference organized by #WMC and the National Association of Manufacturers - NAM focused on the federal #tax and spending bill that recently cleared the #House and is now before the #Senate. Bauer called for 📉 lowering #energycosts by tapping into North American #naturalresources such as critical minerals and reducing the cost of doing business with “sensible #regulatory relief” including changes to permitting. Read on ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gUkQCbwf

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We're actively building out manufacturing capabilities in Mexico to better support customers operating across both the U.S. and Mexico. For many of our partners, this means a smarter, more resilient supply chain, reduced tariff exposure, faster logistics, and less risk from future disruptions. It's all about giving our customers flexibility, stability, and a competitive edge, no matter which side of the border they operate on. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/d5SFBDY6

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