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Many Florida manufacturers rely on highly experienced tool and die professionals whose skills and institutional knowledge are critical to day-to-day operations. At the same time, manufacturers are increasingly focused on planning for long-term workforce ...

Spectrum News 13 recently featured a story examining the growth of manufacturing in Central Florida and the workforce pathways supporting the region’s expanding industry base. The story includes insights from FloridaMakes CEO Kevin Carr , who discusses ...

ORLANDO, FL — FloridaMakes is proud to announce that Kevin Carr , Chief Executive Officer, has once again been named among Florida’s most influential business leaders by Florida Trend magazine. The recently published Florida 500 list recognizes ...

ORLANDO, FL — FloridaMakes, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) for the state of Florida, is proud to announce that Chris Albert was elected to its Board of Directors on October 22, 2025, where he will represent the Southeast region of the ...

Florida Photonics member Krell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of precision polishing and inspection systems for photonic components, has been recognized as Innovator of the Year at the 2025 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards, hosted by the New Jersey ...