San Antonio Manufacturers Association Archives - San Antonio Report

Dan Yoxall (left) the new prsident and CEO of the San Antonio Manufacturers Associate (SAMA) listens to Doug Carlberg, president and CEO of M2 Global, as he points out a high speed precision lathe used to make a small part used in F35 joint strike fighter inside of the M2 Global production warehouse Friday.

Business & Development

Local manufacturing association welcomes Dan Yoxall as new president

by Waylon Cunningham July 11, 2022July 10, 2022

The new president and CEO hopes to grow the trade association’s ranks, raise the sector’s visibility and encourage a skilled workforce.

Business & Development

AW Texas plant opens in Cibolo, employs 400 with plans to expand

by Waylon Cunningham September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Workers manufacture air tubes for a tire system on the factory floor at Pressure Systems International.

Business & Development

‘Tough nut to crack’: Manufacturers struggle to fill jobs despite raising wages

by Waylon Cunningham June 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Dolores Guerra-Macias and John Torres oversee a robot on the factory floor at Pressure Systems International (PSI). Because they are not fully automated, PSI's robots require human workers to collaborate with them to complete each task.

Business & Development

Manufacturer PSI embraces automation, a growing trend in San Antonio

by Waylon Cunningham April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

Jon Hart employs about 75-90 workers in assembly of the handmade bags.

Business & Development

San Antonio Manufacturers Answer Call for PPE Shortage

by Lindsey Carnett April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Shoppers crowd the new H&M located in the historic Joske's building part of the Shops at Rivercenter. Photo by Scott Ball.

Business & Tech

How Trump Administration Trade Disputes Could Impact Your Wallet

by Mia Warner August 31, 2019August 30, 2019

I-35 N at 1604

Stance of Some Businesses Puts SA Climate Plan on Shakier Ground

by Brendan Gibbons February 28, 2019January 31, 2020

(from left) FunnelAI Co-Founders Suja Kamma and Sridhar Kamma have built a company focusing on machine learning.

Business & Tech

San Antonio Businesses, Researchers Put Artificial Intelligence To Work

by JJ Velasquez January 2, 2019December 31, 2018

Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro attended and spoke in favor of the Paid Sick Leave ordinance to members of City Council.

City Council, Mayor Get Feedback on Proposed Sick Leave Ordinance

by Roseanna Garza August 8, 2018October 25, 2018

A Precision Mold & Tool Group Tool Maker Ernesto Gonzalez operates the Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM).

Business & Tech

Manufacturing Industry Triples Impact on San Antonio Economy

by Shari Biediger December 8, 2017January 31, 2020