Manufacturing Industry News

Senate Votes for Manufacturing Jobs with Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:15:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement following Senate passage of H.R. 2072 to reauthorize the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank:

Court’s Rejection of Ambush Elections is a Victory for Manufacturers

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:13:00 GMT

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement after U.S. District Court today invalidated the National Labor Relations Board “ambush elections” rule, expediting the unionization election process.

Energy Policy Expert Ross Eisenberg Joins the NAM

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:43:00 GMT

Ross Eisenberg has joined the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as vice president for energy and resources policy. Eisenberg will tackle environmental and energy issues that affect the manufacturing economy and our competitiveness, including energy production and use, environmental regulations and access to natural resources.

House Approval of Ex-Im Reauthorization Is a Victory for Manufacturing Jobs

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:44:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement following House passage of H.R. 2072 to reauthorize the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank:

Manufacturers Urge Congress to Support Small Businesses and Jobs with Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:21:00 GMT

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reached an agreement on bringing legislation to the House floor to reauthorize the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank:

Administration’s New Fracking Regulations Send Mixed Messages

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:28:00 GMT

Washington, D.C.- National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement on the proposed Bureau of Land Management hydraulic fracturing regulations on federal lands:

Manufacturers: President Has a Second Chance to Get Keystone Right

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:48:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement after TransCanada formally reapplied for a permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline project:

Manufacturers: Ambush Elections Bad News for Job Creators and Workers Across the U.S.

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:41:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement after the National Labor Relations Board “ambush elections” rule, expediting the unionization election process, went into effect today.

NLRB’s Ambush Elections Would Do Serious and Lasting Harm to Manufacturing Economy

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:11:00 GMT

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Vice President of Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse issued a statement in support of S.J. Res. 36, a joint resolution disapproving the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) rule relating to “ambush elections” for unionization.

Manufacturers: More Regulations from EPA Will Hamper Job Creation

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:49:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas production operations:

Manufacturers Urge Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:23:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse issued the following statement urging members of the House of Representatives to support H.R. 4340, which would require the approval of TransCanada’s permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline:

Injunction on NLRB’s Overreach a Positive Step for Manufacturers

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:01:00 GMT

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted an injunction to delay the effective date of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) posting notice requirement. The posting notice rule was slated to be effective on April 30, but it has been stayed for an undetermined amount of time in order to adjudicate the matter.

Manufacturers: Shale Gas Can Drive Economic Growth and Job Creation

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:46:00 GMT

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued a statement in response to President Obama’s Executive Order coordinating natural gas activities through an inter-agency working group:

Manufacturers Congratulate Ex-Im Bank Small Business Exporter of the Year

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:59:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) congratulates Ceilings Plus on receiving the Small Business Exporter of the Year award from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). Ceilings Plus is a manufacturer and installer of high-quality aluminum and wood ceilings and wall panels. The award was presented today at the Ex-Im Bank’s annual conference.

Manufacturers Urge DOJ and SEC Officials to Address Uncertainty in Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:49:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – Today the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) joined other business groups for a roundtable discussion with top officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) regarding upcoming guidance on enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The DOJ and SEC are currently drafting guidance for enforcement of the statute.

President Obama’s Higher Energy Tax Proposal Will Increase Energy Costs

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:39:00 GMT

Washington, D.C.- National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement after President Obama’s remarks in the Rose Garden about increasing energy taxes:

Manufacturers: EPA’s New Proposed GHG Rule Will Drive Up Energy Prices

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:32:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new power plants:

Higher Energy Taxes Threaten Manufacturers with Increased Costs and Lower Supply

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:16:00 GMT

Washington, D.C.- National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse issued the following statement in opposition to S. 2204, legislation that would raise energy taxes by more than $35 billion:

Manufacturers Urge President Obama to Go Further and Approve the Entire Keystone XL Pipeline

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:59:00 GMT

Washington, D.C.- National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement regarding President Obama’s remarks on energy in Cushing, Okla.:

Manufacturers: Unaccountable Board a Drag on Health Care Innovation

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:47:00 GMT

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse issued the following statement in support of H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act of 2012:

Manufacturers: House Budget Provides Opportunity to Lead

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued a statement in response to the release of the House Republican budget for Fiscal Year 2013:

Manufacturers: Export-Import Bank Supports Jobs

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement urging senators to support the amendment offered by Sens. Cantwell (D-WA), Johnson (D-SD), Graham (R-SC) and Shelby (R-AL), which will reauthorize the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) and increase the Bank’s lending limit to help manufacturers in the U.S. reach new markets:

Today’s Senate Votes Will Impact Jobs and Manufacturers’ Competitiveness

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:24:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement in support of the amendments offered by Sen. Collins (R-ME) to delay the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Boiler MACT regulations; Sens. Vitter (R-LA), Sessions (R-AL) and Wicker (R-MS) to expand exploration in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); Sen. Hoeven (R-ND) to authorize the Keystone XL pipeline without the Administration’s approval; and in opposition to the amendment offered by Sen. Wyden (D-OR) to limit the exports of any crude oil transported by the Keystone XL pipeline:

SOCMA President and CEO Heads Slate of 2012 Council of Manufacturing Associations Board Officers

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:26:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) President and CEO Lawrence (Larry) Sloan has been elected to serve as the 2012 chairman of the Council of Manufacturing Associations’ (CMA) Board of Directors. The CMA is made up of more than 200 associations from every sector of manufacturing and provides resources and networks to members to broaden the reach of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) advocacy efforts.

Level the Playing Field for Manufacturers in the U.S.

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:51:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Vice President of International Economic Affairs Frank Vargo issued the following statement urging members of the House to support H.R. 4105 to eliminate trade-distorting subsidies: