Policy and Legal

A Tax Victory for Manufacturers

July 30, 2020

After a year of pushing back on an IRS rule that would have made it more difficult for manufacturers to invest in new equipment, the NAM can declare a win, according to Bloomberg Government (subscription). Here’s a recap: Before 2017,…

Press Releases

NAM CEO Timmons Delivers 2024 State of Manufacturing Address

February 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. Today, the National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons delivered the 2024 State of Manufacturing Address from RCO Engineering, Roseville, Michigan. Remarks Prepared for Delivery: Good morning! Thank you to everyone across the country for joining…

Input Stories

Modine Keeps the Digital Economy Cool and Functional

March 2, 2023

Here’s the secret ingredient in the digital economy: data center chillers. All those enormous data centers that keep track of your bank account, work emails and lunch orders get very hot, requiring state-of-the-art cooling technology to keep them functional and…

2024 NAM State of Manufacturing Address

WATCH | #StateofMFG READ REMARKS What is the state of the industry? How do manufacturers lead in an uncertain world? Where is the manufacturing economy headed? Watch the 2024 NAM State of Manufacturing Address, delivered by Jay Timmons, President and…

Workforce

Get Ready for MFG Day 2021!

July 29, 2021

We’re just two months away from MFG Day 2021! If you’re a manufacturer and you haven’t done so already, it’s time to start thinking about hosting an event. Amplifying the “Creators Wanted” message, MFG Day—which officially falls on October 1…

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More Women Enter Trucking

April 12, 2023

Women are increasingly seeking jobs as truck drivers as the trucking industry copes with a severe worker shortage, according to CNBC. The numbers: “Women now make up almost 8% of truck drivers and sales delivery drivers, according to the U.S.…

Workforce

How Manufacturers Can Leverage Adaptive Skills

December 8, 2022

The skills gap is one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today—but what if there was a way to overcome it and fill jobs more effectively and easily? In fact, such a method exists, and it’s called “adaptive skills” development.…