Raymond Inspires Next Gen Talent with Annual National Manufacturing Day Events

Company hosts students to kindle fire of excitement in skilled trades

Students attending Raymond Corp.’s 10th annual National Manufacturing Day events at its Greene, N.Y. campus.

On National Manufacturing Day, Raymond Corporation hosted students for on-site tours and demonstrations, highlighting the importance of skills development and innovation in the manufacturing industry.

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The Raymond Corporation kicked off its 10th National Manufacturing Day celebration last Friday with onsite and online events; National Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration of the manufacturing industry organized by the National Association of Manufacturers since 2012.

Raymond Corporation’s 2024 Manufacturing Day onsite event was held at the company’s Greene, N.Y. facility. The event focused on showcasing innovation to high school students through interactive displays, hands-on activities, and firsthand insights from professionals.

Students had the opportunity to learn future-ready skills through a manufacturing facility tour and engaging with Raymond employees while learning about skilled careers available in manufacturing, including:

A presentation from Tony Topencik, vice president of operations, quality, environmental health and safety
An interactive employee presentation;
Interactive demonstrations, providing a hands-on experience with forklift, welding, paint simulators and Raymond technology products, including the iWAREHOUSE suite of products, Virtual Reality simulator and automation;
A tour of Raymond’s manufacturing facility;
Opportunities to learn about available job opportunities in manufacturing at Raymond and;
Lunch with Raymond employees who work in manufacturing.

In an October 4 news release, Raymond said it would also host an online Manufacturing Day program to help teachers and high school students learn more about future careers in modern manufacturing.

Students will learn about building skills for the future through a virtual manufacturing facility tour, highlights of industry technology and various online activities, which will be available from Oct. 4-31.

“We’re excited to showcase the advancements happening at both Raymond and in material handling. We hope to spark curiosity in the next generation and encourage them to pursue a career in this growing industry,” said Topencik.

“Skilled workers will always be in demand to ensure the smooth operation of our supply chains; that’s why Raymond is committed to creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive and shape the future of manufacturing,” he added.

For more information, visit raymondcorp.com.