World Record Smashed at IMTS 2014!
09.23.2014
On September 10, 2014, the manufacturing industry made history, breaking the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Coin Mosaic” during the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). The mosaic spelled out the phrase “Manufacturing Our Future” in reference to both the ongoing importance of our industry to the economy, and to the exciting opportunities it presents for the next-generation workforce. The mosaic incorporated more than $65,000 worth of coins – the amount of money manufacturing contributes to the U.S. economy each second.
The money used in the creation of the mosaic will be donated to The Manufacturing Institute to attract, qualify and develop world-class manufacturing talent. The Institute will use the donation to support several of their programs, including “Dream It. Do It.," a program designed to inspire young people, and "STEP Ahead," a Women in Manufacturing initiative. The event was organized by Partners in THINC member Sandvik Coromant, and Okuma is proud to be one of the event sponsors.
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