From Made in America with Ari Santiago: Jill Mayer, CEO, is bringing Bead Industries, a 100+ year old company in Milford CT, to new heights. They are updating their marketing, technology, and management systems to empower their people, encourage a younger workforce, and take their company into the future. In this episode, Jill tells wonderful … read more
Connecticut’s largest manufacturing trade organization hosted its 100th annual meeting Thursday. “This is not your grandfather’s annual meeting,” said Executive Director Jamison Scott. For one thing, it was on Zoom, where some 225 participants took part. The group used the occasion Thursday to launch a new brand name and a new slogan: Manufacture CT … read more
At Bead Industries, Inc., it is our priority to maintain the health, safety, and overall wellness of our customers, communities, and our family of employees. As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to unfold, we are following the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as federal, state and … read more
Bead Industries, a 5th-Generation company and Amodex, entering its 3rd generation, are investing, innovating and growing in the State of Connecticut. Tune in to hear these dynamic CEOs share their stories: https://youtu.be/pyU_2Gx7ssA
Bead Electronics announced to customers the addition of a GF Vertical Milling Center expanding their capabilities in fine pitch hard milling. Bead prides themselves as being able to provide a custom, production tooled part delivered in three to six weeks. The new technology will allow Bead to reduce their current tool making time by half. “Our … read more
We spent Manufacturing Day in our factory with students from Emmett O’Brien Technical High School. It was a joy to see a genuine engagement and interest from every student, and it reaffirmed our belief that by opening our doors we can improve the perception of manufacturing in CT. Steve Orloski, Instructor and Program Department Head … read more
Bead Industries CEO Jill Mayer was named a “40 Under Forty” award recipient by the Hartford Business Journal. She joins a list of talented young professionals from various industries such as healthcare, financial services and STEM-related fields in the Greater Hartford region. “Each of this year’s honorees have demonstrated strong leadership in their careers and an … read more
Healthy employees mean happy, productive employees and a positive work environment, so we take health pretty seriously. In manufacturing companies like ours, factory employees often stand for many hours of the day sometimes with repetitive motions that can cause occasional muscle strain. Office employees have their share of challenges, hunched over their desks pumping out … read more
More than 300 people attended the New Haven Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting (NHMA) last Thursday. As is tradition, Bead reserved a table for several employees and board members. The NHMA holds its Annual Meeting near the end of its fiscal year and serves as a means to educate and engage its membership as well as … read more
As part of the overall re-branding initiative, Bead Industries is excited to announce the launch of a freshly redesigned website. Its responsive design now makes it compatible with all digital devices, such as tablets and mobile phones. The new website comes as part of their reinvigorated look and strategy. “Our goal was to create a … read more