Downers Grove, IL – The National
Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Flavorchem Corporation hosted Rep. Peter
Roskam (R-IL) for a facility tour and business leader roundtable on Monday to
discuss the real-world impact of tax reform and other ways Congress can better
serve the interests of Illinois manufacturers, workers and their families.
During the visit, Flavorchem announced a
previously-undisclosed $4 million investment in new equipment helped made
possible due to the historic tax reform law enacted last year. Roskam was able
to view the upgraded spray dryer and air pollution control device while touring
the facility.
“Manufacturers are truly grateful for the
leadership of Rep. Roskam,” said NAM
President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Thanks to his support of bold
tax reform last year, manufacturers across Illinois and across America have
been empowered to invest in our people and our communities—just as Flavorchem
has been able to invest in new equipment that will support jobs and business in
Downers Grove. Last year, manufacturers made a promise: if lawmakers stood with
us and passed tax reform, we would grow manufacturing here in the United
States, buying new equipment and creating new opportunities for working men and
women. Rep. Roskam and his colleagues delivered, and now, we’re keeping our
promise—and there’s even more good news on the way.”
During the roundtable, company leaders thanked
Roskam for his leadership on tax reform and credited the law for making it
easier to purchase new equipment.
“Rep. Roskam’s leadership on tax reform
supported our long-term, community-focused strategic plan of making a $4
million expansion of our production and enabled us to keep our strong
commitment to meeting the highest standards of quality, safety and supply chain
contingency,” said Ken
Malinowski, President of Flavorchem Corporation.
The discussion also focused on the importance
of building on the momentum of tax reform to ensure manufacturers can continue
to invest in their businesses and workers.
“Manufacturing is an integral part of the
American economy and the 6th District is home to many of our state’s
manufacturing companies. Local manufacturers like Flavorchem employ
nearly 600,000 people in Illinois, and their new facility in Downers Grove will
provide quality jobs to many of my constituents,” said Roskam. “I’m
pleased to have Flavorchem as part of the 6th District and look
forward to their great success.”
Manufacturing contributes an estimated $2.25
trillion to the U.S. economy and supports 571,800
jobs in Illinois alone, according to the NAM. Today’s event focused
on the increasing optimism among local manufacturers and the ways local business
leaders are already taking advantage of the historic reforms.
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The National Association of Manufacturers
(NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States,
representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in
all 50 states. Manufacturing employs more than 12 million men and women, contributes $2.25
trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any
major sector and accounts for more than
three-quarters of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful
voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy
agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs
across the United States. For more information about the Manufacturers or to
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