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Ben Nordman

Sue Nordman Named as One of 40 Women in Manufacturing to Follow in 2023

ObsidianMFG President Sue Nordman has been named by Source Day as one of the 40 Women in Manufacturing to Follow in '23

Rebecca Gomez

The Role of Manufacturing on Earth Day

We’ve all heard the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle”, but how much thought do we actually put into making changes that will benefit our envir

Ben Nordman

Obsidian Manufacturing Made in USA Gift Guide 2021

Struggling to find the perfect gift is something we all deal with, especially with kids. Finding something to entertain for hours while stil

Ben Nordman

The ABCs of Obsidian Manufacturing Industries

With school in session once again for kids, we're taking you to school with the ABCs of #ObsidianMFG

Susanne Nordman

United We Make

What does "Made in the USA" mean to you? The answer is different for each of us and there is no right or wrong answer.

Ben Nordman

Obsidian Manufacturing Grinding Safety Tips

Leading off National Safety Month, #ObsidianMFG gives you some tips and tricks about how to keep safety first when surface grinding.

Ben Nordman

Women in Manufacturing: A History of Underrepresentation

For decades, women have been a minority in the manufacturing industry, and the trend is holding steady as of late.

Ben Nordman

Black American Contributions to Engineering

Engineering has been able to follow the development of the digital age with help from Walter Braithwaite.

Ben Nordman

Skilled Trades Gift Guide

Insight on how children's gifts can teach them about the skilled trades AND make them happy!