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Sept. 4, 2023

From glass to concrete, CT company offers construction industry environmentally conscious cement alternative

Skyler Frazer

A Connecticut manufacturer is hoping to help municipalities and contractors reach their clean energy goals through an innovative approach to making construction materials.

Today's Poll

How important do you think automation will be for the future competitiveness of your business?
Poll Description

As the manufacturing landscape evolves, many businesses are turning to automation and robotics to address labor shortages and enhance efficiency.

The 2024 Connecticut Manufacturing Report recently found that 87% of manufacturers surveyed said the cost of doing business was increasing. Meantime, 80% of manufacturers in the state said it was difficult to find and retain workers.

Large manufacturers in Connecticut, such as Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney, have been progressively integrating robotics into their production lines and maintenance operations for years. 

A state official recently told the Hartford Business Journal that small and medium-size players are employing creative solutions as well.

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