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The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, and the Office of State Representative Jon Zlotnik (D-Gardner) partnered to organize a special manufacturing tour for legislative leaders of Advanced Cable Ties (ACT) on Friday, October 20, 2017.<\/p>\n
Organized around Manufacturing Month, which falls in October, the tour highlighted the importance of manufacturing to North Central Massachusetts as well as legislative efforts to eliminate the inventory tax for manufacturers in order to boost the industry.\u00a0 Attendees on the tour, which included legislators, economic development officials, business leaders and members of the media, were able to get a behind the scenes look at ACT\u2019s manufacturing process and how the company produces its cable tie products used by a variety of industries.<\/p>\n
Advanced Cable Ties, Inc.\u00a0is a leading, full-line manufacturer of cable ties and wiring accessories proudly made in the USA.\u00a0 ACT was founded by Ken Tomasetti and his wife, Donna in 1994. Operations were first set up in Fitchburg, MA and later moved to 245 Suffolk Lane in Gardner, MA. Advanced Cable Ties has stayed true to the original vision of a business that sells quality products through exceptional customer service and respected employees.\u00a0 The company currently employs over 150 people.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe importance of manufacturing in the communities we serve cannot be overstated\u201d, explained Jim Bellina of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce. \u201cWe are fortunate to have business leaders such as Ken Tomasetti of Advanced Cable Ties.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis region is home to the Commonwealth\u2019s highest concentration of manufacturers\u201d stated Roy Nasicmento, President & CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. \u201cManufacturing month grants us an opportunity to highlight the importance of this industry to our regional economy, acknowledging the benefits it provides in the form of stable, well-paying jobs as well as the impediments which hinder its continued success.\u201d<\/p>\n
The region\u2019s 445 manufacturing firms account for one fourth of the jobs in the region.\u00a0 Companies range from the world class plastics industry cluster of more than 140 companies to pharmaceuticals to photonics and paper, as well as biomedical devices. Manufacturers today are some of the most well-paid, highly trained and in demand employees in the workforce, working on advanced equipment and technology.\u00a0 Supporting careers in advanced manufacturing and serving as fierce advocates for local manufacturers are a priority for the North Central Massachusetts Chamber.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>o store raw materials, forcing them to purchase as needed to meet production as opposed to when demand and cost are low.\u00a0 This drives up their prices and hampers their ability to turn around orders quickly.<\/p>\n