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Manufacturing DayTON MFG Day a HUGE Success

Leadership Messages Chairman’s Connection by Tim O’Meara, Chairman of the Board I’ve Been Thinking . . . by Angelia Erbaugh, DRMA President

Member Events Networking Event – Pub Night – October 16 DRMA/AFRL Collider Event – November 6

AMTS AMTS 2014 Brings You…

News You Need Save the Date for the 2015 Red Dress Blue Jeans Fundraiser! #DRMAdoesSocialMedia What’s Going On In the GRC? Congratulations DRMA Members Who Took Home Awards

at DBJ’s 2014 Manufacturing Awards! New DRMA Staff Members Have Joined the Team! Give DRMA’s Sponsored Benefits Providers Your Business Connect & Engage Website and Newsletter Advertisements Looking for a Speaker? Follow DRMA on Facebook and LinkedIn DRMA Calendar of Events

It’s All About the Workforce Can’t Find Enough Skilled Workers? Do Something About It! Xtreme BOTS – Call For Action! Enginetics Aerospace President Honored as Friend of MVCTC Recipient Sinclair SkillsTrac Program Provides Maintenance Training

Designed with Flexibility in Mind Sinclair STEP II Employer and Student Program and Luncheon

Legally Speaking Affordable Care Act Deadlines Near

Safety Group Rating Enrollment Reminder

All About Members Welcome New Members New Member Profiles Member Announcements

Community Seminars & Events

Please give our Sponsored Benefits Providers an opportunity to win your business.

Property and Casualty Insurance for Manufacturers

CFO and Financial Management Services Electric Procurement and Energy Consulting Services

Follow DRMA!

Newsletter Sponsors:

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Manufacturing DayTON

MFG Day 2014 a Huge Success! Thank you to all of the manufacturers in the Dayton Region who opened their doors to the public for Manufacturing Day 2014. Manufacturing Day is part of an effort to draw greater attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide. It promotes the pursuit of skills that will lead to a long-term career that offers security and growth for qualified candidates. Participating companies: Ashley Ward Bastech Bundy Baking Solutions Dayton Progress Detailed Machining Inc. DRT Medical Dysinger Incorporated Enginetics Aerospace French Oil Mill Machinery GEMCITY Engineering Heat and Sensor Technology JBM Envelope Co. McGregor Metalworking Miami Valley Mfg & Assembly Midmark Minco Tool & Mold Inc. Noble Tool Oerlikon Pentaflex, Inc Precision Metal Fabrication Production Control Units, Inc. Rack Processing Company, Inc. Rexarc International, Inc. Select Industries Corp Starwin Industries Staub Manufacturing Solutions Stillwater Industries Tomak Precision Value Added Packaging Over 2,000 students and teachers from more than 30 local elementary, middle, and high schools attended. Educators have reported that MFG Day exposed their students to a potential career. Mary Drayer of Trotwood Madison High School stated, “Yes, we all had a wonderful time and the students LOVED it! The talk around Trotwood-Madison was ‘I want to get a job in the manufacturing industry!’” Drayer sent six buses of students to several companies in the region on MFG Day. Educators in our region realize the importance of the manufacturing industry and are now joining forces with

Students from Northwestern High School arriving at Pentaflex for the open house.

Students touring French Oil Mill.

Students pose with Marcie Longnecker the SW Ohio Regional Representative for State

Treasurer Josh Mandel as she presents Ashley Ward with their proclamation

7th and 8

th grade students of Kiser

PreK-8 School on a tour of Noble Tool.

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manufacturers to grow the manufacturing workforce pipeline. Drayer now serves on the DRMA Workforce Development Advisory Committee and has already sent a request for a student to job shadow one of our member companies. This year DRMA’s Government Relations Committee coordinated with participating companies and invited local, state and federal elected officials. Several of them visited and toured the open houses. Representatives from the Ohio Treasurer of State Josh Mandel’s office presented participating companies with proclamations for their hard work and dedication to growing the manufacturing field. Thank you, once again, for participating in MFG Day 2014! We hope that you will be back to cultivate your future workforce for MFG Day 2015! Please visit the DRMA website for updates on MFG Day 2015.

Leadership Messages

Chairman’s Connection Tim O’Meara, DRMA Chairman of the Board October is a popular month with many state and national observances. We celebrate everything from General Pulaski Day (Father of the America Calvary) to Sweetest Day (Oct 18

th) and from Tuxedo Day to Bosses Day (Oct 16

th). One

thing is for certain . . . we LOVE to celebrate! When doing a little research for this article no matter how much I tried, I could not find National Manufacturing Day on any list. What’s more troubling is I couldn’t find a card in the local Hallmark store for Happy Manufacturing Day. What’s encouraging is the amount of publicity we’ve seen for our industry over the last year. Local, State and Federal legislators from both sides of the political aisle are supporting our industry; they’ve toured our facilities and have seen firsthand the need to reinforce our manufacturing base. The MFGday.com website is packed full of articles, comments, advertisements, and testimonials promoting the success of this year’s campaign. Once again your DRMA did an outstanding job promoting Manufacturing Day. From initial reports, every company that participated experienced a huge increase in attendance. Our office was asked “why are we having such a huge success with the number of participating companies, schools, and students?” The answer is: DRMA is the only Dayton region trade organization, whose mission is “The voice of manufacturing in the Greater Dayton Region. We promote business success through peer-to-peer networking, advocacy, education, economic development, and sharing best practices”. I’d like to think they may want to rename the event to “MANUFACTURING DAYTON” if not, we should! To further the excitement for the month, AMTS 2014 is October 22

nd and 23

rd. If you haven’t yet registered

for this year’s show, please do so. As Dayton Region manufacturers, we have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for:

Positive outlook for the near future

Increased awareness of manufacturing opportunities through workforce initiatives

A political system that embraces manufacturing in different ways

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A President that acknowledges a single day for manufacturing; our city leaders and state legislators recognizes manufacturing for a whole month

Happy Manufacturing Month! Tim O’Meara

I’ve Been Thinking . . . Angelia Erbaugh, DRMA President

DRMA members are amazing! 27 DRMA members plus 4 non-member companies throughout the Dayton Region hosted open houses on national MFG Day on October 3. They did an incredible job at inviting schools, resulting in over 2,000 students from over 40 schools attending and learning about the great careers our industry has to offer (compared to 700 students last year) This is what one teacher had to say:

“Trotwood-Madison THANKS YOU for a great experience on Manufacturing Day. The students returned to campus with "That's what I want to do with my future." "I never knew that I could get a job right out of high school with so much potential." And others were mad that they did not get to go.....”

This is EXACTLY the purpose of MFG Day! Plan now for your company to participate in MFG Day 2015 (first Friday in October) and help grow your manufacturing workforce pipeline! Results of the 2014 Wage and Benefits Survey are in! Conducted in conjunction with Manpower, the survey helps you benchmark the value of your jobs and your benefits plan. Current trends for compensation are covered, as are topics including employee benefits, work schedules and retention strategies. Results are free to those who participated. For details on how to purchase the 2014 survey and more, read the full article in this newsletter. AMTS is NEXT WEEK! 160+ great exhibitors will be on hand to help you solve your manufacturing challenges and to show you cutting edge products and business solutions! Meet up with your peers at Network Central expand your learning at some phenomenal seminars on the Knowledge Center Stage. Don’t forget to pre-register to avoid lines at the show. Friday evening, February 6, 2015 . . . put it on your calendar! The Red Dress/Blue Jeans event. . . have fun while supporting DRMA’s career awareness initiatives! (And, NO, you don’t have to wear a red dress or blue jeans!!) Thanks to the members who participated in this year’s Wage and Benefits Survey. Results will be available in a few weeks. Congrats to DRMA member Mound Laser and Photonics Center for winning the Excellence in Workforce Training award at the DBJ’s 2014 Manufacturing Awards Dinner last Thursday!

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Be sure to read the article in this newsletter about a “collider” event for DRMA members on Thursday, November 6, hosted by the Small Business Hub at AFRL. Attend to learn how you can get into the supply chain for the Air Force and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Would you like to connect with DRMA members but don’t want to tie up an entire evening? Come to the Engineer’s Club Entrepreneurs Pub Night for an evening of conversing with your DRMA and Engineers Club friends and business associates. Today, Thursday, October 16, drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. It’s relaxed and enjoyable and FREE with a cash bar. Drop in! Lots going on in your association! Thanks for choosing to be a member! Angelia

Member Events

Networking Event – Pub Night – October 16 Join us for a fun and casual networking event on Thursday, October 16, at Pub Night, held at The Engineers Club. This is your chance to come out and network with your DRMA friends and colleagues while meeting local entrepreneurs, engineers and scientists. Don’t miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, solve a few problems, or even explore new ways to expand your business. There will be plenty of hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Stop in anytime from 4 and 8 p.m. There is free parking on the premises and overflow parking available at the Wright State Kettering Center. The event is free but don’t forget to register so we can plan accordingly.

DRMA/Air Force Research Lab Collider Event Interested in learning how to get into the supply chain for work coming out of the Air Force and the Air Force Research Laboratory? Attend this special event hosted by the AFRL Small Business Hub exclusively for DRMA members. At this Collider Event (Air Force language for a learning and networking event), DRMA members will learn how to bid on Air Force and AFRL business, how to get connected with the AFRL Small Business Hub, and much more. After the program, there will be time for individual conversations and networking with Small Business Hub representatives and other DRMA members. This is a don't miss event! When: Thursday, November 6 Where: TechEdge - 5000 Springfield St. Suite 100, Dayton 45431 Time: 7:45 - 8:45 program, followed by networking Price: FREE For more information and to register for this event, click here. Note: you will need to create a profile to RSVP for this event; the process takes less than 2 minutes!

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AMTS

AMTS 2014 Brings You… At AMTS, we bring you hundreds of leading-edge tooling and manufacturing suppliers in one spacious, easily accessed location ... featuring over 30,000 square feet of exhibit space, free admission and free parking. Here’s just a sample of what you can expect to find: Machine Tools, Automation & Accessories

Explore "done in one" multi-tasking equipment, from multi-turret lathes with milling capabilities to trunnion style machining centers with turning capabilities

See the latest technology in robots, machine tending and pick and place automation, plus an array of profit-enhancing accessories

Watch demos and inspect rotary tables and indexers, specialized heads and much more

Tooling & Workholding

Learn about the newest workholding technologies to reduce your set up times

Minimize your run out and maximize tool life with current tooling technologies

Find the latest in tool geometries and carbide insert grades

Metrology & Inspection

Consult with top providers of precision measuring and inspection equipment, calibration services, inspection and engineering

Find more on metallurgical analysis, nondestructive testing services, training and consulting

Manufacturing Software

Explore the software any modern shop needs, from accounting to scheduling, shop management to engineering, and more

See leading CAD and CAM vendors, G-code simulation, DNC simulation, and analysis software Material Handling

Learn about new technologies available in the rigging and material handling

View machinery precision installers capabilities Facilities & Maintenance

Meet suppliers and experience hands-on demos of new and innovative products to maintain your infrastructure and manufacturing equipment

Find the latest efficient and money-saving solutions, raw materials and supplies, plus providers of roofing, flooring, upgrades of heating, cooling, or lighting systems to drive energy savings ... everything you need to keep your business humming along profitably

What else does AMTS bring you? If you need it, we have it. CLICK HERE to preview all of the exhibitors and plan your visit.

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HOT SEMINAR TOPICS Remember, not only will you be able to browse the exhibitor floor for the latest technologies, trends, products and solutions, but you'll have access to FREE informative and timely seminars on hot manufacturing topics like these! Wednesday, October 22 10:30 a.m. | 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing: Industry Overview 11:30 a.m. | Improving Milling Performance 12:30 p.m. | Small Part Machining 1:30 p.m. | Print and Fly: Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Applications – Possibilities

and Hurdles to Overcome 2:30 p.m. | Advanced Materials for Additive Manufacturing Maturation 3:30 p.m. | Which 3D Printing/Scanning Solution is Right for Your Business? 4:30 p.m. | Manufacturing In Motion: Leading the Future for the Dayton Region and Beyond Thursday, October 23 9:30 a.m. | Stratasys Technology and Product Update 10:30 a.m. | A Predictable Sales Forecast is as Important as Your Production Backlog 11:30 a.m. | Programming Multi-Axis Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-Type Lathes Using PartMaker 12:30 p.m. | Robotic Innovation – Past, Present, Future solutions for Flexible Automation 1:30 p.m. | Staying Ahead of the Competition: 5 Ways to Get Projects Done Faster 2:30 p.m. | Proper Coolant Management to Achieve Lowest Total Cost 3:30 p.m. | 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering Pre-register to attend AMTS and get Express Check-In the day of the show at www.DaytonAMTS.com today.

News You Need

Save the Date for the 2015 Red Dress Blue Jeans Fundraiser! DRMA and the American Heart Association are teaming up again to host Red Dress Blue Jeans on Friday, February 6, 2015 at the Taj Ma Garaj. It’s an exciting evening of good food, fundraising, a fabulous silent auction, raffles, and heart health awareness! All proceeds benefit the DRMA Foundation and its efforts to develop and retain a skilled workforce for the advanced manufacturing industry. Keep watching for more details!

#DRMAdoesSocialMedia In today’s age, the best way to engage is through social media, so we are tweeting up a storm, snapping pictures and posting our status whenever we can! If you aren’t following us already, please do so on Twitter and Instagram @DaytonRMA, or through Facebook or LinkedIN. On our pages you can find anything from new member announcements, event reminders, and photos of your fellow DRMA members connecting and engaging in the community. We hope that you’ll stay engaged with us!

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Also, follow us around the AMTS show on Thursday, October 23rd

from the Dayton Baton handle @Daytonbaton. Dayton Baton is an Instagram account that is passed off to a new person or organization every day to show Dayton from a different perspective. We are hoping to expose Dayton Baton’s audience of over 1,600 followers to the Manufacturing community in the Dayton Region.

What’s Going On In the GRC? The Government Relations Committee (GRC) has become lean and mean with a primary focus of establishing relationships with legislators. Keeping in line with our 2014 goal to develop relationships with key legislators, GRC members paired up with companies and sent letters out to various legislators inviting them to National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) and the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Show (AMTS). As a result, several officials at the local, state, and federal level including Congressman Michael Turner, City of Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, State Representative Michael Henne, and State Senator Bill Beagle participated in MFG Day October 3. Representatives of Treasurer of State Josh Mandel’s office presented participating companies in the Dayton Region with a proclamation for their dedication to growing the manufacturing industry. This year the GRC will conduct a survey to assess members’ top issues. We are currently working on it and will be mailed out to members this month. We are excited for the opportunity to help you. Help us make a difference – for you! Please contact the GRC on the DRMA website or at GRC@DaytonRMA.org.

Congratulations to DRMA Members Who Took Home Awards at DBJ’s 2014 Manufacturing Awards! The 2014 Manufacturing Awards winners were revealed at The Schuster Center on Thursday, October 9

th.

Many DRMA members were honored that evening with first, second and third place awards. Here are the results: Workforce Training 1st Place, Mound Laser 2nd Place, Paradigm Industrial Exporting 2nd Place, Middletown Tube Works Community Involvement 3rd Place, Bastech

Innovation 2nd Place, Mound Laser Safety 2nd Place, Middletown Tube Works Overall Excellence Mound Laser

As a nominee in the Overall Excellence category, Mound Laser will move on to DBJ's Business of the Year awards in November. Congratulations to all of our members and good luck Mound Laser, we will be rooting for you!

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New DRMA Staff Members Have Joined the Team! In September, we welcomed two new staff members to DRMA. Tiffany Terry and Tess Vella are our new Program Managers. Tiffany will be working with the Career Awareness and Government Relations committees and Tess will be working with the Sponsored Benefits committee and DRMA’s social media outreach. Please make sure to say hello to them at your next committee or member meeting. We are thrilled to have them on board, Welcome Tiffany and Tess!

Give DRMA’s Sponsored Benefits Providers Your Business As a service to its members, DRMA looks for solutions to member needs through value-added benefits. Known as the DRMA Sponsored Benefit Programs, they offer value to members and revenue to the Association. Non-dues revenue programs are important to membership-based associations in that they help pay for activities and services offered by the association that inevitably cost more than income generated by dues alone. DRMA is pleased to have three active programs; Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance provided by Cincinnati Insurance Companies, CFO/financial management services provided by Paradigm Management, and Electric Procurement and Energy Consulting Services provided by Scioto Energy. Please give our sponsored benefits providers the opportunity to win your business. These programs are good for you and good for DRMA. For more information on the DRMA Sponsored Benefits Programs, see the DRMA website.

Connect & Engage Get the most out of your membership by connecting and engaging with the vibrant and thriving DRMA community. You have great ideas to share and we hope that you'll consider spending some time connecting with your industry peers, volunteering, and sharing your expertise with your industry. The Association offers many different ways to get involved, such as:

Attend member events. Ask and answer questions and start or join a conversation at our DRMA LinkedIn Group. Find your peers in DRMA's Member Directory Join a Special Interest Group.

Get involved and share your passion by joining a committee For more information, contact Amanda.

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Website and Newsletter Advertisements Promote your company by advertising on the DRMA website and/or newsletter. The website and newsletter are the preferred information sources for the region’s manufacturing community, DRMA member companies, customers, buyers, organizations, legislators, and other industry stakeholders. Your company logo will appear on the homepage of the DRMA website and/or the front page of the newsletter and can be linked to your company website. There are limited spots available and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Amanda.

Looking for a Speaker? Are you active in a civic or business organization that uses speakers for their meetings? DRMA’s Speakers Bureau is looking for opportunities to speak! Titled Manufacturing Matters!, the presentation highlights the importance of the manufacturing industry in the Dayton region. It takes about 20 minutes and is geared toward an audience that doesn’t know much about our industry. To learn more, send an email to Amanda, and she will connect you with the Speakers Bureau organizers.

DRMA Calendar of Events October 16 Pub Night – The Engineers Club October 22, 23 Advanced Manufacturing Technology Show (AMTS) – Expo Center November 6 DRMA/AFRL Collider Event - TechEdge December 11 Annual Member Meeting – Sinclair Ponitz Center

Workforce Development

Can’t Find Enough Skilled Workers? Do Something About It! DRMA members are frequently frustrated that they can’t find enough workers with the right skill set. We believe the root problem is that the worker pool is not large enough. We are working to identify members who are willing to invest in the future workforce by participating in programs and initiatives related to career awareness and employing those who are not fully trained and experienced. For example:

Participating in career fairs/classroom presentations

Being part of a speakers bureau about careers in manufacturing

Setting up a high school or college internship program

Setting up an apprentice program

Participating in youth and job shadowing programs

Participating in National Manufacturing Day by hosting an open house

Hiring inexperienced people who have potential but don’t have extensive training

Hiring co-op students from area career technical, community colleges, or universities

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You don’t need to commit to any program just now. What we are looking for is a mindset. Do you hire only those who are fully trained and experienced? Or are you willing to do something that will grow the pipeline? If the latter, we want to add you to the DRMA “go to” workforce development group. What’s in it for you? You will get early notifications of such programs and “first dibs” on these opportunities. Interested in learning more? Contact Angelia.

Xtreme BOTS – Call For Action! Help attract young talent to the region’s manufacturing industry! The Xtreme BOTS workforce development program is gaining momentum. New teams are forming now! Ohio Robotics Inc is committed to providing manufacturing opportunities that help our community succeed. Our mission is to connect tomorrow’s innovators to STEM initiatives that lead to manufacturing careers. Xtreme BOTS presents a positive impact in workforce development. Students that compete in the Xtreme BOTS program:

Gain a better understanding of STEM skills needed in the work environment

Increase interest in academic performance and continuing industrial education

Apply “hands-on” learning as a model to build, support, and grow our pipeline

Utilize other soft skills needed in professional development –team work, project management, and time management.

Keep our region a focal point in manufacturing events How You Can Make a Manufacturing Difference:

Volunteer - Wright State University proudly hosts the Xtreme BOTS competition Fall 2014 on November 22nd at the EJ Nutter Center Arena. Volunteers are needed on both Friday (November 21st for the safety inspection and event set-up from 12-5) and November 22nd, the day of the event (from 8-6). Please consider helping in one of these needed areas: Registration/Info Desk, Announcer, Announcer’s helper, Pit Runners, Documentation Judge, Competition Judge, Referees, Safety Inspectors, Security, Arena Transporter, Muscle (arena set-up and take down), and cleanup crew.

Become a technical advisor -Team advising allows you to groom future workers for the industry. . . and maybe future workers for your company. Providing technical assistance involves time and possible financial support. As a technical advisor, you build the relationship the way it works best for your company and the team.

Be a program event sponsor - Financial support allows Ohio Robotics to develop STEM initiatives that lead to career paths in manufacturing. Contributions are appreciated. Ohio Robotics acknowledges many sponsors levels such as Title, Titanium. Platinum, Graphite, Steel, & Loyalty. We are always happy to customize sponsorships that best meet your corporate vision.

Ohio Robotics is a 501(c) 3; consult your tax advisor to determine if your contribution is a tax benefit. To learn more about Ohio Robotics and the Xtreme BOTS program, please visit: www.ohiorobotics.org. For more information, contact Rebecca Cantrell, at (937) 825-5554 or rcantrell@xtremebots.org.

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Enginetics Aerospace President Honored as Friend of MVCTC Recipient The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) named Enginetics Aerospace President, Mr. Wim Huijs, as the recipient of the 2014 Friend of MVCTC Award. Mr. Hiujs received the award at the 24th annual All Advisory Dinner held on Thursday, October 2, in the MVCTC Student Activity Center. MVCTC Superintendent, Dr. Nick Weldy, says, “This award is given each year to someone who is always supportive of our mission, our programs, and our students. Those nominated are the professionals who willingly give a tremendous amount of time and talent to ensure MVCTC has continued success”. Mr. Huijs was nominated for the “2014 Friend of MVCTC Award” for his continued support of the MVCTC mission to provide premier educational choices and advanced employment preparation for youth, adults, and organizations of the Miami Valley. Mr. Huijs has hired MVCTC graduates at Enginetics Aerospace and continues to help encourage students to consider a career in the high-demand field of manufacturing. He is an advocate for career technical education in our schools and the value it can bring to both young people and adults. Congratulations Wim!

Sinclair SkillsTrac Program Provides Maintenance Training Designed with Flexibility in Mind Sinclair Workforce Development’s SkillsTrac program, a comprehensive industrial maintenance training program specially designed for the advanced manufacturing industry, is made up of multiple levels which grow in complexity with each successive stage. Self-paced and designed with working people in mind, SkillsTrac minimizes a trainee’s time in class and away from the job. Flexibility is a key component to the program, and companies can customize the curriculum to meet specific training needs. If an individual needs to master a specific skill set and meet the necessary prerequisites, they may take training for that alone. SkillsTrac is designed specifically to provide individuals with the top skills they need to troubleshoot and maintain industrial equipment. Using a combination of on-line curriculum and lab-based competency exercises, the program is comprised of multiple levels ranging from maintenance basics to advanced industrial automation concepts, including PLC- Programmable Logic Controls. SkillsTrac training consists of course content, taught mostly in an online format, and hands-on validation lab content, taught in an advanced training lab. There are also some instances in the program where an instructor leads the training in a traditional format. The online classes serve as the instructor and textbook for the basic course material. Course Overview The lower two levels provide the foundation on which modern industrial maintenance rests: Maintenance Basics and Industrial Mechanics, which form the Green Level, and Industrial Electricity and Industrial Fluid Power, which form the Yellow Level. The Red level begins advanced training in automation and consists of Industrial Controls and Programmable Logic Controllers. The Blue Level builds on all others and provides in-depth training in Automation Systems and Robotics and Motion Control.

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The Green Maintenance Fundamentals certificate consists of four courses: Professional Development, Math and Print Reading, Basic Safety, and Maintenance Basics. Maintenance Basics covers maintenance concepts, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical safety and rigging.

The Green Industrial Mechanics certificate consists of two courses: Measurement and Materials and Mechanical Systems.

The Yellow Industrial Electricity certificate consists of two courses: Basic Electricity and Motors and Motor Controls.

The Yellow Industrial Fluid Power certificate consists one course, Pneumatics and Hydraulics.

The Red Industrial Controls and PLCs certificate consists of two courses: Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.

The Blue Automation Systems certificate consists of two courses: Automation Systems and Robotics and Motion Control. The motion control topics include variable frequency drives and servo motion control.

For more information, contact Mike Freed at Michael.Freed@Sinclair.edu.

Sinclair STEP II Employer and Student Program and Luncheon Looking for Entry Level Precision Machining Personnel? Sinclair’s STEP II May hold the Key! Sinclair Community College’s STEP II Precision Machining program and the Co-op office are working together to hold their first ever STEP II Employer/Student Program and Luncheon on October 29

th, 2014

starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending around 12:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity for employers who may have entry level jobs in the precision machine field to find or meet new candidates through the co-op opportunity. The event will begin with a tour of Sinclair’s CNC and Manual Machining Lab where employers will be able to witness STEP II students at work. From there, we will proceed with a short program featuring past Co-op participants offering viewpoints from an employer and student perspective. At 11:30 a.m., the STEP II students will arrive to eat alongside some of the greatest manufacturing companies in the area! This is an informal event to allow employers a chance to meet future candidates who are seeking co-op opportunities or even employment upon graduation. Students attending the event will have their own business cards to share with interested employers and employers in attendance will be given the resumes of all participating STEP II students. Please know there is no pressure to hire a Co-op student at this event. Should a company decide to participate in the Co-op program there will be additional information to follow. We are excited about the possibilities this event can bring to our employers and students. If you are in the precision machining/manufacturing filed and would like to attend this program and luncheon, or to find out more about the event, please contact Keith Bernheisel, STEP II Coordinator by e-mail at keith.bernheisel@sinclair.edu or by phone at 937-512-3074 by October 16, 2014.

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Legally Speaking

Affordable Care Act Deadlines Near by Paul Routh and Bob Dunlevey There are three important deadlines right around the corner and October is the month to start focusing on them. 1. Health Care Reform Reporting There are three main components or pieces to health care reform - (1) the individual mandate; (2) the employer shared responsibility provisions also called the play or pay rules; and (3) the health care exchanges or marketplaces. The individual mandate requires most people to have health coverage or pay a penalty. The employer shared responsibility or play or pay rules require large employers to offer full time employees quality/affordable health coverage or pay a penalty. The health care exchanges or marketplaces are where people can go to get health coverage. Individuals may, depending on their household income, be eligible for government subsidies to help pay for their health coverage through the exchanges or marketplaces. Sections 6055 and 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code obligate most employers to provide certain information to the government and the employees. The government will use the information to determine (1) which individuals are eligible for subsidies under the exchanges or marketplaces and (2) whether the employer owes a penalty under the employer shared responsibility provision or play or pay rules. The employees will use the information when they complete their personal tax returns (i.e. Form 1040s). The IRS has released, in draft format, the forms (with the accompanying instructions) that employers have to complete to comply with these reporting requirements. There are four forms and the employer’s size and whether the employer’s group health plan is insured or self-funded dictate which forms and what sections of the forms the employer has to complete. Employers may, but are not required to, report data for 2014 which will be due early in 2015. It is doubtful many employers will report 2014 information. However, employers must start gathering the information beginning January 1, 2015, and will have to submit the forms to the IRS and provide the information to the employees early in 2016. The following is a brief summary of the rules.

A. Small Employer – Fully Insured Health Plan If the employer has less than 50 full time (i.e. employees working 30 hours or more per week) and full time equivalent employees and the employer sponsors a fully insured health plan, the employer need not prepare and file any reports with the IRS or distribute anything to the employees. B. Small Employer – Self Funded Health Plan If the employer has less than 50 full time (i.e. employees working 30 hours or more per week) and full time equivalent employees but sponsors a self funded health plan, then the employer has to complete IRS Forms 1094-B and 1095-B and submit both forms to the IRS and provide a copy of Form 1095-B to the employees.

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C. Large Employer – Fully Insured Health Plan If the employer has at least 50 full time (i.e. employees working 30 hours or more per week) and full time equivalent employees and sponsors a fully insured health plan, the employer has to complete only the top 2 parts of IRS Forms 1094-C plus Form 1095-C and submit both forms to the IRS and provide the employees a copy of Form 1095-C. D. Large Employer – Self Funded Health Plan If the employer has at least 50 full time (i.e. employees working 30 hours or more per week) and full time equivalent employees and sponsors a self funded health plan, the employer has to complete all 3 parts of IRS Forms 1094-C plus Form 1095-C and submit both forms to the IRS and provide the employees a copy of Form 1095-C to the employees.

Here are links to all four forms and the instructions. It is important to determine which forms you have to complete and to start gathering the data starting January 1, 2015.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1094b--dft.pdf http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1094c--dft.pdf http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/i109495b--dft.pdf http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1095b--dft.pdf http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1095c--dft.pdf http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/i109495c--dft.pdf There are special transitional rules that provide simplified reporting methods for the 2015 calendar year. However, now is the time to start preparing for the reporting requirements.

2. HPID (Health Plan Identifier) Almost everyone agrees the US health care system is not very efficient. To help streamline the system, group health plans will have to obtain and use a health plan identifier or HPID. The HPID is a uniform identification number health plans will use to receive and transmit data. If the employer sponsors a fully insured health plan, the insurance carrier will get the HPID. However, if the employer sponsors a self-funded health plan, the employer will have to get the HPID. If the self-funded health plan is considered a large plan, the due date to register and get the HPID is November 5, 2014. The due date for a small self-funded health plan is November 5, 2015. A self-funded health plan is considered large for these purposes if the self-funded health plan paid at least $5 million in claims during the previous calendar year. Click here to go to the government’s website devoted to getting the HPID. This site contains educational material including videos on how to get the HPID. If you are sponsoring a self-funded health plan, now is the time to contact your third party administrator to start the process of getting your HPID. 3. Transitional Reinsurance Fee As previously mentioned, one of the main components of health care reform is the marketplaces or exchanges where individuals can go to get health coverage. It is anticipated that the carriers participating in these exchanges or marketplaces will experience adverse selection. In other words, initially there will be a lot of sick and unhealthy people signing up for coverage under the exchanges or marketplaces and their premiums probably will not cover all the claims.

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As a result, all group health plans have to pay a transitional reinsurance fee to help stabilize the premiums for the products being offered through the health care exchanges or marketplaces. In short, the transitional reinsurance fee is designed to help compensate the carriers participating in the marketplaces or exchanges. The reinsurance fee is only in place for 2014, 2015 and 2016. The annual rate for 2014 is $63 per person covered under the plan and for 2015 the annual rate per person is $44. The rates have not been released for 2016. In the case of a fully insured health plan, the carrier will pay the reinsurance fee but, not surprisingly, the fee has been built into the premiums. In the case of a self-funded health plan, the employer has to report and pay the reinsurance fee. The employer has to report the number of people participating in the self-funded health plan to the government by November 15, 2014. The government will then invoice the employer for the transitional reinsurance fee. The fee has to be paid electronically and can be paid in either one or two installments. If the employer wants to pay the entire amount in one installment, the payment of $63 per person is due January 15, 2015. If the employer wants to pay the fee in two payments, the first payment of $52.50 per person is due January 15, 2015, and the second installment of $10.50 per person will be due November 15, 2015. Click here to go to the government’s webpage listing the transitional reinsurance fee rules. The government is still in the process of developing the reporting forms but, if you sponsor a self-funded health plan, now is the time to starting gathering the information. As a final note, the IRS has ruled the transitional reinsurance fee is tax deductible and the Department of Labor has ruled that employers can require the employees to pay some or all the transitional reinsurance fee without violating ERISA. For more information, contact attorney Paul Routh who is our Benefits Law Group Manager at Dunlevey, Mahan & Furry (937) 223-6003.

Safety News

Group Rating Enrollment Reminder The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has moved the 2015 Group Rating filing deadline to November 2014. Enroll with Frank Gates now to lock in your savings through the Group Rating Program. Enrollment materials for the July 1, 2015 Frank Gates Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program have been sent to employers that qualify. If your company has not enrolled in the Program yet, the deadline for Frank Gates to receive the enrollment materials is Thursday, November 20, 2014. Return the materials now to finalize your enrollment. If you have not requested a July 1, 2015 Group Rating quote from Frank Gates, there still is time – but you must complete an AC-3 (Temporary Authorization to Review Information) in the near future. To request a no-cost, no-obligation quote, please contact Frank Gates at (800) 395-4119. Note that employers currently in the Frank Gates Group Rating Program do not need to send an AC-3, as they are automatically reviewed for the Group Rating Program.

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All About Members

Welcome New Members Your Association is growing! Check our new members . . . Prime Controls Inc, 4528 Gateway Circle, Dayton, OH 45440, 937-435-8659 Energy Alliances, Inc., 8469 Blue Ash Road, Suite 1, Cincinnati, OH 45236, 513-794-5555 Advantic LLC, 4250 Display Lane, Kettering,OH 45429, 937-490-4712 KC Robotics, 9000 LeSaint Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014, 513-860-4442 Martin CSI, 5955 Wilcox Place, Dublin, OH 43016, 614-761-5600 MakeTime, P.O. Box 34045, Lexington, KY. 859-550-3403

New Member Profiles McGohan Brabender 3931 S. Dixie Drive Dayton, OH 45439 www.mcgohanbrabender.com How long at this location? 12 years How long in business? Since 1972 Number of employees: 160+ Type of work performed: Benefits brokerage and consulting Any Specialties: We are one of the nation’s largest independent brokers specializing only in employee benefits with a focus on health management strategies and chronic disease prevention. Why did you want to become a member of DRMA? Manufacturing is the heart of our community and we want to assist DRMA members in their pursuit of success and to empower their employees to pursue healthier living. Trojon Gear, Inc. 418 San Jose St. Dayton, OH 45403 www.trojon-gear.com How long at this location? 57 Years How long in business? 57 Years Number of employees: 14 Type of work performed: Custom manufacturer of machined parts – gear cutting, broaching and breakdown services Any Specialties: Small to medium size class 10 gears (spur, helical, worm, etc) in all kinds of metals and plastic. Special emphasis in Aerospace Why did you want to become a member of DRMA? To participate in discussions and networking opportunities, to share lessons learned and maintain awareness in trends.

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Member Announcements

Congratulations to American Testing Services, Ltd. on their purchase of the building located at 2000 Old Byers Road. They will move to this new location in 2015.

Community Seminars & Events

Check out these opportunities to improve your manufacturing business . . .

University of Dayton Center for Competitive Change Offerings Services and Classes Offered:

Lean Six Sigma Coaching and Consulting

Leading the Lean Six Sigma Transformation – One day course for executives

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - One day course for Lean Six Sigma team members

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Two day course for Lean Six Sigma supervisors and managers

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Seven day course for Lean Six Sigma team leaders

Project Management for Professionals – Four day course for Lean Six Sigma team leaders

ISO Internal Auditing – Two day course for employees charged with ISO auditing

ISO Standards Implementation & Consulting Contact: Check out our seminar listing here. For more information, please feel free to contact Teri Stemley at 937-229-4632.

Sinclair Community College Offerings Classes offered:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Essential Skills for Managing Projects

Advanced Manufacturing Specialist Program

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology

Advanced Skills for Managing Projects

Six Sigma White Belt

Execution & Control of Operations (CPIM)

Master Planning of Resources (CPIM)

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Six Sigma Green Belt

Basics of Supply Chain Management Call 252-9787 for more information.

Wright State University Professional Development Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: October 27 – 29, 2014 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: November 17 – 21, 2015

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We are also providing courses that support knowledge of business, management, and contracting.

Project/Program Management »

Agile Training »

Business Analysis and Skills »

Contract Management Training »

FAC – P/PM Training » Courses scheduled in the immediate future are listed below:

Contract Management Principles and Practice: November 5 -6 2014

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: December 1 – 3, 2014

PMP Exam Power Prep: January 12 – 16, 2015 Tell us if you need any of our courses in the near future and we will work to schedule a date.