George Mayfield

08/31/2026

One of the things I’m looking forward to most at IMTS 2026 is sharing 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 with people who live this work every day.

Manufacturing excellence isn’t a poster on the wall or a software package. It is the work of building systems, developing people, and improving how the operation runs every day.

I’ll be at the MakingChips studio inside the AME/Hennig booth, Booth #339133, South Hall, 3rd floor. I’ll also be signing books on Tuesday, September 15, at 11:00 a.m.

Copies will be available while supplies last. If you’ll be at IMTS, comment with the day you plan to attend, and we’ll send you a reminder that day.

08/27/2026

Will you be at IMTS 2026 in Chicago this September?

I will be there, and I’d love to know if you will too.

If you can’t make it, what can I help you find while I’m on the ground?
• What trends should I pay attention to?
• What technology, process, or solution should I be looking for?
• What questions would you want asked on your behalf?

I’ll be walking the show, spending time with the MakingChips folks, and talking with manufacturers all week. Drop a comment or send me a message with what would be useful to your operation.

08/26/2026

Every industry has an event people say, “You just have to experience it.”

For manufacturing, IMTS has been that event in almost every conversation Iʼve had.

In just a few weeks, Iʼll finally get to see what makes it so special—not just the technology, but the people, ideas, and conversations shaping the future of manufacturing.

For those of you whoʼve been to IMTS before:
Whatʼs one thing every first-time attendee should make a point to experience?
- A booth or company doing something impressive
- A presentation or session worth attending
- A favorite spot to grab lunch or recharge between meetings

Iʼd love your recommendations before I head to Chicago. See you at IMTS!

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate Independence Day and the values that have shaped generations of American innovation, opportunity, and hard work.

I'm excited to officially announce the paperback release of Frameworks for Manufacturing Excellence: Rebuilding the American Manufacturing Community.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project through your encouragement, feedback, and Kindle pre-orders.

My hope is that this book serves as a practical resource for manufacturers who are committed to strengthening their businesses and rebuilding manufacturing communities across America.

📖 The paperback is now available.https://lnkd.in/g5Qnzub9

Happy Independence Day!

07/04/2026

Strong manufacturing communities are built one relationship, one project, and one leader at a time.

That's the vision behind Frameworks for Manufacturing Excellence.

Manufacturing is about more than producing products.

It's about developing people, strengthening supplier relationships, and investing in the future of our communities.

I hope this book encourages more manufacturers to take practical action where they are.

📘 Kindle pre-order available now. https://lnkd.in/g5Qnzub9
📖 Paperback available July 4.

07/04/2026

Manufacturing excellence doesn't happen by accident.

Inside Frameworks for Manufacturing Excellence, you'll discover practical frameworks for:

• Leadership
• Workforce development
• Supplier and customer relationships
• Project ex*****on
• Building stronger manufacturing communities

My goal is to provide practical ideas that manufacturers can apply immediately within their own organizations.

📘 Kindle pre-order available now.https://lnkd.in/g5Qnzub9
📖 Paperback available July 4.

07/04/2026

This book was written for professionals who are committed to building stronger manufacturing organizations and stronger communities.

Whether you're a:
• Manufacturing owner
• Plant manager
• Operations leader
• Supply chain professional
• Continuous improvement practitioner
• Manufacturing advocate

If you've ever asked, "Where do we start?" I hope this book provides a practical starting point.

📘 Pre-order the Kindle edition today. https://lnkd.in/g5Qnzub9
📖 Paperback releases July 4, 2026.

07/03/2026

Many people agree that American manufacturing needs to be stronger.

The challenge is knowing where to begin.

I wrote Frameworks for Manufacturing Excellence to provide practical guidance for manufacturers who want to strengthen their organizations, develop their people, improve supplier relationships, and build stronger manufacturing communities.

This isn't about theory.

It's about practical frameworks that can be applied in real manufacturing environments.

📘 Kindle pre-order available now.https://lnkd.in/g5Qnzub9
📖 Paperback releases July 4.

05/07/2026