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Manufacturing Education 5K – 2026 Update

After celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Manufacturing Education 5K in 2025—and surpassing $252,000 raised over ten years to support manufacturing and engineering education—Mastercut Tool Corp. and The Shaluly Foundation, LLC will be pausing the event in 2026.

This pause allows us to thoughtfully evaluate how we can continue making the greatest impact for students and the manufacturing community. We are deeply grateful to all who have supported this effort and look forward to sharing future plans.

We thank our amazing sponsors, participants, volunteers and partners for their continued commitment to expanding opportunities for students!

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Thank you for supporting Manufacturing Education

On behalf of Mastercut Tool Corp. and The Shaluly Foundation, LLC, we would like to thank you very much for your generous response to the 10^th annual Manufacturing Education 5K, which was held on October 26, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida.

All proceeds totaling $ $20,842 will be equally distributed to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Bay Area Manufacturers Association, AmSkills and Spark Force.

This brings our cumulative 10-year total to over $252,000 for deserving engineering and manufacturing workplace students.

By investing in education today, you are expanding students’ options for successful tomorrows!

With appreciation,

Michael Shaluly, President & CEO

Mia Marie Shaluly, Vice President & CFO

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Mastercut was honored to receive the 2021 BAMA Manufacturer Member of the Year award.

2016 Manufacturing Day

Mastercut was awarded with a certificate of appreciation for contributing to the 2016 Manufacturing Day!

Michael Shaluly being interviewed by Traci McMillan from the Business Observer!
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Mastercut being recognized by the Board of County Commissioners
On August 9th, at the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioner’s meeting, Michael Shaluly, President of Mastercut Tool, was recognized for his contributions to the Pinellas economy and leadership in the business community with the “Thank you for Doing Business in Pinellas,” award presented by Commission Chairman Charlie Justice.
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Mastercut Tool Corp.’s 30^th anniversary celebration was held on October 23^rd in Safety Harbor, Fl. Over 160 were in attendance, including employees, sales representatives, vendors and community officials.

On November 20, 2015 Mastercut Tool Corp. was the stage for a Florida Department of Economic Opportunity press conference. Executive Director, Mr. Jesse Panuccio reported Florida’s 5.1% unemployment, the lowest in 7 years.

Finalist for Manufacturer of the Year with MAF, the Manufacturers Association of Florida.

Winner of the 2015 Upper Tampa Bay Manufacturer of the Year Award!

March 30th, 2015 in New Port Richey, Florida at AMskills event. (American Manufacturing Skills Initiative). Mastercut is an AMskills Advisory Council Member. Shown here, Mastercut President Michael Shaluly at a town hall meeting, bringing together students, parents, manufacturers, as well as teachers and city and county officials. AMskills is an apprenticeship program patterned after the successful German system in use for decades there.

2014

National Manufacturing Day Student Tours 2014

Sincere appreciation to our Mastercut volunteers who helped set-up Harbor Sounds, 2014!

Exciting news: MasterCut Tool named – Safety Harbor Industrial Business of the Year 2014!

Mastercut Tool Corp. Sponsors the Upper Tampa Bay Manufacturers Association

Look for us in the Safety Harbor Visitor Guide and Business Directory!

Supporting Our Youth!
Mastercut president, Michael Shaluly, stands second from left at the grand opening of the Chi-Chi Rodriguez youth center. This foundation assists at-risk youth with education and coaching. Chi Chi himself grew up poor in Puerto Rico, making golf clubs out of guava tree branches. He honed his golf game traveling with the Army to become a well-known figure on the PGA Tour. This foundation strives to keep that door of opportunity open for our youth!