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Shapiro A leading provider of sustainability services to industrial clients For additional information, please contact Shapiro at 314-381-9300.

Shapiro is a privately held sustainability company committed to a culture of trust, integrity and reliability. That same dedication transfers to our valued customers for our core, management solutions and master alloy side of our business working every day to earn their trust and confidence. With firm financial footing, strategic locations across North America and clients around the globe, we are

positioned to create a transparent, technology-based sustainability program for publicly traded, privately held or private equity multi-site clients.

05/29/2026

From “warp speed” to AI speed. 🏎️💨

The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence promises massive breakthroughs, but is society ready for the data fallout? This month’s Market Insights breaks down the rising challenge of digital distortion.

Key Takeaways:
AI Speed: Structural changes no longer move at "warp speed." Information and autonomous iteration now flow at an unprecedented, exponential pace.

Reality Distortion: While AI fuels historic breakthroughs in research, it simultaneously floods global channels with unverified, untrue content.

The Trust Gap: Blind reliance on AI-generated answers is outstripping our verification systems, introducing profound risks to daily operations.

Don't stay in the dark on how these technological shifts are altering your landscape.
Read the full report on our website.

05/25/2026

"Government shouldn't just regulate. It should facilitate." 🎯
In this clip from the Circular Strategies Podcast, Bob Alvarez and Tennessee State Senator Heidi Campbell break down the regulatory landscape of the circular economy and the role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

The goal? Moving away from the "take-make-waste" mindset by creating policy that de-risks new technologies and gives businesses the certainty they need to innovate. Burying high-value materials in landfills is literally burying money 💸. It’s time to rebrand circularity as pure economic common sense.

05/21/2026

Is the future of energy circular? We think so. 🔄

Senator Heidi Campbell sat down with Bob Alvarez to break down why circular economics is the ultimate win-win. We're talking about a system that outpaces the old "take-make-waste" model, despite the massive pushback from traditional energy giants.

We LOVE seeing schools come together to make recycling fun and impactful! 💚A massive congratulations to Washington West ...
05/20/2026

We LOVE seeing schools come together to make recycling fun and impactful! 💚

A massive congratulations to Washington West Elementary (MO) for winning the $1,000 Group A Prize in this year's recycling contest! 🎉

With just 57 students participating, they managed to round up 82,390 cans. That averages out to an incredible 1,445 cans per student and landed them the 9th spot in the entire nation! 🌍✈️

Because of your hard work, you raised $1,177.00 and made a real, tangible difference for our environment. Thank you for bringing so much energy to the mission this year.

Have an amazing summer☀️ We hope to see you back on the leaderboard this fall! 😎

05/19/2026

Leader or Dumping Ground? 📍

Senator Heidi Campbell isn’t pulling any punches regarding Tennessee’s future in the circular economy. We are at a tipping point.

Will we take the lead on economic innovation, or will we let the region's waste define our future? Watch the full episode of Circular Strategies to hear the plan for a sustainable transition. 🎙️

05/14/2026

Building the physical backbone of the digital "Cloud."
On Tim Ridderbos's latest 5 for Five, Tiffani Claussen of Amprod LLC pulls back the curtain on one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world: Data Centers.

From fiber optic enclosures to critical cooling infrastructure, Missouri manufacturers are the ones ensuring the digital world stays connected. Tiffani shares what it’s like to lead a company at the center of an "exciting and scary" economic shift.

Watch the full clip to learn how Missouri is positioning itself as a global leader in the infrastructure that powers our daily lives!

05/12/2026

Why the future of manufacturing starts in the 4th grade.
Tim Ridderbos sat down with Tiffani Claussen, President and CEO of Amprod, LLC, at the Missouri Association of Manufacturers Conference to discuss the one challenge every leader is facing: The talent gap.

While most companies are focusing on high school seniors, Tiffani is looking much earlier. She shares a bold perspective on why we need to reach students in elementary school to redefine what a career in making looks like.

"It's not our juniors and seniors in high school that we're going after... we have to go back to the 4th and 5th graders," Tiffani says.

Watch the full clip to see how Amrod is rethinking the future of the American workforce!

At Shapiro, we talk a lot about Making the Planet Better Together.Mothers embody that every day — building stronger fami...
05/10/2026

At Shapiro, we talk a lot about Making the Planet Better Together.

Mothers embody that every day — building stronger families, stronger communities, and a better future for the next generation.

Today, we celebrate the moms who lead with compassion, work hard without recognition, and somehow still keep everything moving.

Happy Mother’s Day from the Shapiro family.

05/07/2026

Tim Ridderbos sat down with Madie Foreman from Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts at the Missouri Association of Manufacturers Conference to discuss a question on everyone's mind: In an age of rapid automation, what happens to the "human element" of making?

While many industries are racing toward AI and robotics, Silver Dollar City is doubling down on the power of the human hand. Madie shares a unique perspective on why the most advanced technology in the world still can’t replicate the soul of a handcrafted product.

"AI could never replace our craftsmen," Madie says. In a world of automation, the handmade is more meaningful than ever.

Watch the full clip to see why the future of manufacturing still needs a human touch!

05/05/2026

The "Aha!" Moment: Inspiring the Next Gen ⚡
Tim Ridderbos spoke with Madie Foreman from Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts at the Missouri Association of Manufacturers Conference about the "spark" that leads the next generation into the skilled trades.

Workforce development isn't just about brochures and job fairs. It's about visibility. Madie explains how Silver Dollar City acts as a living classroom, where a single moment of watching a blacksmith or potter at work can change a young person's career path forever.

"You never know when that little boy walks by and sees that blacksmith, that it might spark that interest," Madie notes. That spark is the future of our industry.

Watch the full clip to hear how we can better inspire the next generation of Missouri makers!

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