December 12, 2025 Publisher’s Letter

Volume 28 | Issue 4

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As we close out another dynamic quarter in manufacturing, technology, and industry leadership, this issue of Industry Today turns its focus to the forces reshaping how we build, power, and sustain the world around us. Progress this meaningful doesn’t happen in isolation – it’s forged at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and bold thinking. And in this issue, we’re proud to highlight organizations that embody exactly that.

We begin with Hyundai, where the future of mobility is unfolding in real time. At the Hyundai Metaplant (HMGMA), AI is more than a buzzword — it’s a catalyst for genuine innovation, enabling smarter operations and a more resilient approach to manufacturing.

From mobility to machinery, Wheeler Machinery demonstrates that transformation also comes from operational versatility. Whether it’s appraising, moving, selling, or auctioning heavy equipment, Wheeler shows how service-first solutions can amplify productivity across industries.

Our economic development section highlights two regions shaping America’s competitive landscape. The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation illustrates why food and beverage manufacturers, and increasingly advanced manufacturing sectors, are choosing this thriving East Coast hub for sustainable growth. And in Chicago, the World Trade Center network reinforces the importance of global connectivity, offering U.S. metros a steady platform for engagement even as international trade grows more volatile.

In our feature articles, we explore the frontier of human ingenuity. DEEP’s Project Vanguard heralds the first new subsea human habitat in 40 years, opening the door to new scientific, environmental, and industrial possibilities beneath the ocean’s surface. Discovery Education shares how companies can build stronger, more meaningful relationships with classrooms, preparing students for future-ready careers. And Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation underscores a message we can’t afford to ignore: the workforce of tomorrow must be inclusive, equitable, and built with intention.

We’re also proud to feature cutting-edge perspectives on reshoring, as industry expert Harry Moser highlights the U.S. companies achieving award-winning success through smart planning, total cost of ownership analysis, and strategic investment in workers and technologies. In energy and resources, Myriad Uranium Corp. revisits Wyoming’s Copper Mountain and reveals how modern assays are unlocking overlooked uranium reserves, a critical element in America’s push for secure, domestic fuel sources.

And finally, Saint-Gobain North America reminds us that talent development begins long before the factory floor. Their Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities initiative invites students into the world of modern manufacturing, helping them envision a place where their skills, curiosity, and ambition can thrive.

Together, these stories paint a portrait of an industry moving with purpose. Whether improving communities, strengthening supply chains, or pioneering new frontiers, every organization in this issue reflects a foundational truth: manufacturing is, and always has been, about building a better future.

Thank you for joining us in that mission. We hope you find inspiration, insight, and forward momentum in the pages ahead.

— Susan Poeton, Publisher

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