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President of Division Laundry & Cleaners to lead 109-year-old trade association
The San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) installed Patrick Garcia of Division Laundry & Cleaners as chairman of its Board of Directors for 2023 at its January membership luncheon after his November election by SAMA members. Garcia succeeds SAMA’s 2022...
The Impact Of U.S. Supply Chain Problem On Small Businesses
By Douglas Carlberg, President/CEO M2 Global Inc. American small businesses have struggled over the last year due to supply chain woes caused by the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus and the ripples it has caused. A global supply chain disruption can cause serious...
SAMA February Luncheon – Manufacturing Training Program Panel Discussion
San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) SAMA hosted a Manufacturing Training Program panel discussion on Feb 2, 2022 at the San Antonio Country Club for their general membership luncheon. Over 100 attendees attended the luncheon with 20 small to medium size...
Lean shoring – Revitalizing Domestic Supply Chains and Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities
The United States and its North American neighbors are battling a global war on the COVID-19 pandemic that has revealed the downside of offshored supply chains. For decades companies have been shifting production offshore, negatively impacting U.S. manufacturing...
SAMA January Luncheon – 2021 Year in Review & Looking towards 2022
Rey Chavez, President/CEO, San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA), highlighted the associations mission and accomplishments for 2021 at SAMA’s Award and Recognition Luncheon on January 4, 2022, and the San Antonio Country Club. He stated for 108 Years, SAMA has...
SAMA January Luncheon – Awards & Recognitions
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) held our annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon at the San Antonio Country Club. SAMA recognized incoming and outgoing officers, board of directors and committee chairs and highlighted their commitment to serve SAMA and its initiatives.
O.W. Lee Company – A manufacturer that has come home to its roots.
O.W. Lee Company, a U.S. manufacturer of outdoor furniture and fire pits relocated its manufacturing facility from Ontario, California to Comfort, Texas in March, 2021. O.W Lee Company is named after its founder Oddist Winfred Lee, who was born in Brownwood, Texas in...
