Sandvik Coromant breaks Guinness World Record
On Wednesday September 10, 2014 the manufacturing industry made history, breaking the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Coin Mosaic”. In an effort to raise awareness of the vital role the manufacturing industry plays in the US economy and the opportunities it presents for the next generation of workers, the mosaic incorporated more than USD65,000 worth of coins – the amount of money manufacturing contributes to the US economy each second.
"While achieving this Guinness World Record is an enormous accomplishment for the industry itself, it is truly gratifying to know that the sum of the coins used, as well as additional donations from event sponsors, will benefit the growth of our industry and the future generations that strive to keep it alive," says Mr Klas Forsström, President, Sandvik Coromant. "The overall goal in creating this mosaic was to raise awareness about the vital role manufacturing plays in the US economy and the advantageous career opportunities it presents our children for the future."
The money used in the creation of the mosaic will be donated to The Manufacturing Institute (the Institute), a 501(c)(3) non-profit-organisation. Committed to delivering leading-edge information and services to the nation's manufacturers, the Institute remains the authority on the attraction, qualification and development of world-class manufacturing talent. This donation will help students take advantage of STEM-education and help fund its summer camps, as well as other initiatives including "Dream It. Do It." and "STEP Ahead," a women-in-manufacturing initiative.
"It has been such a rewarding experience to be involved in an event that places as much value on the future of the manufacturing industry as we do," said Ms Jennifer McNelly, president of The Manufacturing Institute. "This donation will make a big impact for individuals enrolled in our STEM-education initiatives and give them the tools to have successful futures in the field."
To symbolise the importance of career development within the industry, the mosaic's design illustrates a manufacturing worker holding a gear surrounding a globe, highlighting North America. A set of rising bar graphs further depicts the growth manufacturing has brought to the US economy, while the words "Manufacturing Our Future" headlines the entire image. The final mosaic, comprised of more than 214,000 dollar, quarter, dime, nickel and penny coins, covered an area of more than 840 square feet, surpassing the previous record holder by 24.76 square feet.