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Washington, D.C. –ÌýThe 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) announced that Richard (Rick) Haas, president and CEO – Mahindra Automotive North America, has been named to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Directors. As an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø board member, Haas will work to advance a manufacturing policy agenda that promotes growth and prosperity for all Americans.

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is the largest industrial trade association in the United States and the nation’s leading advocate for manufacturing. The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 14,000 members include some of the world’s most iconic brands, and more than 90 percent of its members are small and medium-sized businesses. The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board, which comprises leaders representing companies of all sizes in every industrial sector, is the driving force behind the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s advocacy efforts on issues affecting manufacturers.

I am honored to be a part of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board as we advocate and promote policies that will ensure our continued growth and success as manufacturers, said Haas. It is critical that our elected officials and key stakeholders in Washington, D.C. understand how current policies and proposed changes to these policies impact the more than 12 million men and women employed in manufacturing here in the United States. I look forward to sharing Mahindra’s story and the stories of all manufacturers who are working tirelessly to keep our promises to our people and to our communities—particularly following the historic tax reform and regulatory relief we’ve seen over the past two years.

In March of this year, Mahindra became the first automotive OEM to open a manufacturing operation in the Detroit area in more than 25 yearsÌýwhen it launched its ROXOR off-road vehicle. The company’s Auburn Hills, MichiganÌýoperation serves as Mahindra’s North American headquarters and will play a key role in its plan to become a global player in a variety of mobility segments.

Rick commands respect as a recognized leader in our industry, and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will be stronger thanks to his service on our Board of Directors,Ìýsaid 51³Ô¹ÏÍø President and CEO Jay Timmons. Across America, manufacturers are keeping our promise to deliver for our people and communities following tax reform and regulatory relief from Washington. The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s mission is to ensure we keep moving forward by expanding trade, investing in infrastructure, reforming our immigration system, responding to the workforce crisis and so much more. Rick will bring invaluable insights as we work to drive even more manufacturing growth in America and be an advocate for the more than 12 million men and women who make things in America.

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ÌýÌýMahindra Automotive North America (MANA) is the North American headquarters of the $20.7B Mahindra Group’s automotive division. Established in 2013, MANA now employs over 400 people and became the first automotive OEM to launch a manufacturing operation in SE Michigan in over 25 years when it began producing the ROXOR off-road vehicle earlier this year in Auburn Hills, MI. Working with affiliate Mahindra teams in India, Italy and Korea, MANA also continues to fulfill its mission as a center of automotive engineering excellence, which includes automotive design, engineering and vehicle development, and is led by a team of veteran industry executives, engineers and designers. For more information, visitÌýÌýandÌý.

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The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employsÌýmore thanÌý12 million men and women, contributes $2.25Ìýtrillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts forÌýmore than three-quartersÌýof private-sector research and development. The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visitÌýwww.nam.org.