South Florida Manufacturers Association

🔦 Culture Spotlight: SV Microwave In honor of the Manufacturing Experience we had touring their facility, we’re celebrating SV Microwave by highlighting what makes this company truly exceptional, their people and culture. SV Microwave is a place where innovation meets opportunity. With a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, they empower their team through recognition, rewards, and room to grow. Their employees are as high-performing as the RF and microwave components they design—serving industries like defense, aerospace, 5G, and satellite communications. Get a glimpse into life at SV by watching this video they shared with us and learn more about this award-winning company here: www.svmicrowave.com/ Stay tuned for the recap of today’s Manufacturing Experience! #CultureSpotlight #SVMicrowave #ManufacturingExperience #MadeInFlorida #WorkplaceCulture #AdvancedManufacturing #RFTechnology

🎉 Registration is OPEN for the 65th Annual Meeting + Made in South Florida Showcase! 🎉 📅 Thursday, October 16, 2025 📍 Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, FL 🕒 Showcase: 4:00–6:00 PM | Dinner Program: 6:30–9:00 PM Presented by Florida Power & Light, this year’s theme, Industries of the Future, brings together manufacturing leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore the trends shaping tomorrow’s economy. ✨ Why Attend? ✅ Experience the Made in South Florida Showcase — a vibrant display of the incredible products made right here in our region ✅ Connect with top industry professionals ✅ Hear insights from a dynamic panel of manufacturing leaders ✅ Discover how the SFMA is championing manufacturing’s future 🎥 Not sure what to expect? Check out the video from last year’s event and get a glimpse of the energy, excitement, and powerful connections! 🔗 Secure your seat, exhibitor booth, or sponsorship today: www.sfma.org/annualmeeting 📩 Questions? Contact Eve Crowley at ecrowley@sfma.org Let’s celebrate innovation, resilience, and the future of manufacturing — together. #SFMAAnnualMeeting #MadeInSouthFlorida #IndustriesOfTheFuture #ManufacturingLeadership #SouthFloridaManufacturing #SFMA

💙 Event Recap: A Common Sense Approach to Supplier Qulity Management Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Lunch n’ Learn, hosted in partnership with BioTeknica, an IQVIA business! Quality expert and ASQ author Shawn Findlater led a powerful, practical session on how manufacturers can turn supplier risk into opportunity through smarter evaluation, parts qualification, and effective oversight. With 15+ years of experience in Medical Device and Aerospace, and over 200+ supplier audits, Shawn shared real-world insights on: ✅ Strengthening supplier relationships ✅ Improve oversight through clear metrics and systems ✅ Reduce costly delays by building in smarter processes upfront 👏 Thank you to BioTeknica, a leader in regulatory compliance and quality consulting, for making this event possible! 📸 Check out a few moments from the session below! #SFMAEvents #SupplierQuality #ShawnFindlater #BioTeknica #ManufacturingExcellence #LunchAndLearn #RegulatoryCompliance #QualityLeadership

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Atlas Packaging & Displays, Inc. 🌟 A special thank you to Atlas Packaging & Displays for supporting our Recognition of Excellence Ceremony as this year’s Table Number Sponsor! With over 40 years of experience, Atlas is a trusted partner in custom packaging and display solutions—bringing innovation, speed, and flexibility to every project. Whether it's retail boxes, point-of-purchase displays, or protective packaging, Atlas helps companies across industries increase sales and reduce time to market. 🏆 Innovative. Dependable. Effective. 📦 Based in Miami, they offer everything from design and prototyping to inventory management, fulfillment, and delivery programs. 🔗 Learn more about them: www.atlaspackaginginc.com #Manufacturing #SponsorAppreciation #PackagingSolutions #AtlasPackaging #SFMA #RecognitionOfExcellence #MadeInSouthFlorida

🔆 It's Manufacturing Monday + Event Reminder! 🔆 As the solar and clean energy landscape rapidly evolves under the new “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” manufacturers must stay informed and agile. In this insightful article from Advanced Green Technologies, Clinton A Sockman and Advanced Roofing, Eric Woods explore how changes to solar tax credits, domestic content rules, and surging utility rates are impacting manufacturers across the supply chain: ⚡ Commercial solar tax credits ending after 2027 ⚡ FEOC sourcing requirements shifting supply chains ⚡ Florida utility rates + AI data centers driving demand ⚡ Big opportunities for domestic manufacturers Read more below! And don’t forget, this Thursday, July 31, join us for a Lunch n’ Learn with Advanced Roofing to learn how you can prepare your facility for the hurricane season🌀 🍽️ Lunch is on us! 🗓️ Thursday, July 31 | 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Soprema Meeting Facility, Pompano Beach 🔗 Register here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/erA2Way9 #ManufacturingMonday #SFMA #AdvancedGreenTechnologies #AdvancedRoofing #CleanEnergy #HurricanePreparedness #SouthFloridaManufacturing #CommercialSolar #FacilityManagement

🎥 Last week’s tour of Southeastern Printing was an amazing behind-the-scenes experience! Think state-of-the-art machinery running at full speed, producing millions of materials for major clients across the globe. Attendees got a firsthand look at everything from print and mail operations to warehousing and fulfillment. It was a powerful reminder of just how much innovation is happening right here in South Florida. If you weren’t there, you definitely missed out, but don’t worry, another exclusive tour is coming up on August 6 at HabCenter Boca Raton! 🎟️ Save your spot here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gtBjd7jR #SFMA #ManufacturingTour #SoutheasternPrinting #HabCenter #BehindTheScenes #MadeInFlorida #MadeInSouthFlorida

🎶 We’d like to give a heartfelt thank you to Cantey Tech Consulting for serving as the Entertainment Sponsor at our Recognition of Excellence Ceremony! Cantey Tech has been supporting businesses since 2007, helping them strengthen operations through smart, reliable IT solutions. From production floors to executive offices, they understand the unique demands manufacturers face and work to ensure that technology supports growth, efficiency, and peace of mind 💆 We’re grateful to Cantey Tech for helping us celebrate South Florida’s manufacturing excellence and for being a partner that understands what it takes to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. 🔗 Learn more about them at www.canteytech.com Joe Breen Enrique Kalb #SFMA #RecognitionOfExcellence #CanteyTech #ManufacturingSupport #ITThatWorks #SouthFloridaManufacturing #ThankYouSponsor #MadeInSouthFlorida

🎉 Platinum Sponsor Spotlight + Breakthroughs Award Winner! 🎉 We are proud to recognize Slate Solutions, LLC as a Platinum Sponsor of our 46th Annual Recognition of Excellence Ceremony last month. Slate Solutions is a true industry leader, providing innovative, lightweight, high-performing armor solutions for Law Enforcement, the U.S. Military, Federal Agencies, and more. With over 30 years of experience, their mission is clear: to protect and save the lives of those who serve, and they do it with unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and integrity. Slate Solutions honored us by announcing the winner of the Breakthroughs Category, and what a winner it was! 👏 Please join us in celebrating again Caliber Sales Engineering, a Sunrise-based company supporting U.S. Defense Agencies and Allied Forces with critical logistics, engineering, and manufacturing solutions. From supply chain management to technology upgrades on key military platforms like the F-15, F-16, and C-130, Caliber’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation is second to none. Thank you, Slate Solutions, for your support, and congratulations to Caliber Sales Engineering on this well-deserved recognition! 🛡️✈️ #SFMA #RecognitionOfExcellence #SlateSolutions #CaliberSalesEngineering #BreakthroughsAward #SouthFloridaManufacturing #DefenseInnovation #ProudSponsor

💥It’s #ManufacturingMonday!💥 In today's article, Sarah Eikenberry, VP at First American Bank, challenges manufacturers to rethink global sourcing in her article: “Why More Manufacturers Are Saying Yes to U.S. Production” From rising tariffs to customer demand for transparency, Sarah breaks down why reshoring isn’t just a trend. It’s a smart, strategic move where control, speed, and customer demand are driving the shift back home, especially in South Florida! 🙏 Thank you, Sarah, for contributing your expertise and helping manufacturers navigate the future with confidence. Read her article below! #ManufacturingMonday #Reshoring #MadeInUSA #MadeInSouthFlorida #SFMA #SupplyChain #Manufacturing

🌟 Culture Spotlight: A-1 Industries 🌟 We’re proud to shine a spotlight on A-1 Industries, where culture is more than just a buzzword—it’s a way of life. As part of Culture Month in manufacturing, we celebrate A-1 for their unwavering commitment to putting people, values, and innovation first. At A-1, Using Technology to Change the Way America Builds Homes™ isn’t just their mission, it’s a passion shared by every team member. Guided by their core values of Own it, Passionate, Honesty, and Respect, A-1 has created a true family environment where individuals are celebrated, empowered, and supported, uniting a diverse and dedicated team with a shared vision of building a sustainable, 100-Year Company. With cutting-edge automation, a one-of-a-kind EZWALL® solution, and industry-leading facilities, A-1 has been raising the bar in pre-engineered wood trusses and framing since 1977. But what truly sets them apart is their people are team members who go above and beyond to deliver excellence and innovation every single day. 👏 Hats off to the A-1 Family for setting a gold standard in both manufacturing and workplace culture! 🔗 Learn more: www.a1industries.com #ManufacturingCulture #A1Family #PeopleFirst #BuiltOnValues #CultureMonth #SFMA #MadeInSouthFlorida #ManufacturingMatters