Surrounded by the extremes of winter and summer, spring is a time of year that inspires renewal and hope. The vernal equinox occurs on March 20, as the path of the sun aligns with earth’s equator and ushers in spring. This is the only day in the entire calendar year when day and night are exactly the same length, which is why it’s also a symbol of balance. In today’s society a reminder of balance is crucial. People’s lives are busier than ever – work, family and obligations can stretch us to our limits. Achievements, strength and getting ahead are highly valued, making it easy to overlook that balance is necessary in order to be truly successful. At ABACORP, one of our priorities is to encou
The Luck of the Irish: is it good or bad? There’s plenty of info to support each perspective. But while a little luck is always welcome, we believe that hard work and dedication are where you truly find the pot of gold. Here at ABACORP, our story includes three distinct times in 21 years of business that we faced seemingly insurmountable odds. Thankfully, each time, we came out on the other side stronger and better. In 2001, along with the rest of the world, 9/11 had a profound impact on manufacturing, which was brought to a complete halt. In its aftermath, many businesses folded and hope was hard to find. We experienced a six-month recovery time necessary for grieving, planning and stepping
The 80s are remembered for many great creative contributions, mainly Thriller. But you might also remember a little movie that made a big splash – Flashdance. The out of the ordinary story of a female welder at a steel mill resonated with audiences in a big way and made an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. With that in mind, and the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we couldn’t help but wonder… what inspired our own fearless leader, Kim Frankel, to step into a career that paved the way to her position as CEO of ABACORP? How did you get started working in a machine shop? I have spent 30 years working in manufacturing. I worked for many different companies, not real
