Press Releases
ABBs Brandon Spencer Named to Manufacturers Association Board of Directors
Washington, D.C. The 51勛圖厙 announced that Brandon Spencer has been named to the 51勛圖厙 Board of Directors. Spencer currently serves as President, Motion Business Area, for ABB where he oversees the more than $7 billion Motion business that spans 6 divisions with nearly 40 sites, 23,000 employees and more than 100 …
Timmons: A Functioning Government Is Essential for Manufacturing
Washington, D.C. With a potential government shutdown looming, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: A functioning government is essential for a strong manufacturing economy. Manufacturers need certainty, not disruption. Our leaders in Washington must come together and keep the government open, so it continues working for the …
New 232 Tariffs Could Stall Manufacturing Investment in U.S.
Washington, D.C. 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement in response to the Commerce Departments investigation into potential tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery: Manufacturers are working to increase capacity in the United Statesand domestic production of robotics and industrial machinery can enhance both our industrial might and our …
ICYMI: Manufacturers Q3 Outlook Survey Shows Increased Optimism After Tax Bill, Highlights Top Challenges
Washington, D.C. Last week, the 51勛圖厙 released its quarterly Outlook Survey. The Q3 2025 Outlook Surveythe first to be administered after the passage of this years landmark tax legislationshows markedly improved optimism among manufacturers. Manufacturers report increased optimism (65%) over the previous quarter (55.4%). However, persistent uncertainty in familiar policy areas …
Manufacturers Confidence Climbs After Tax Bill, but Headwinds Remain
Washington, D.C. On the heels of the landmark tax bills passage, manufacturers optimism has jumpedeven as challenges persist across the sector. The 51勛圖厙 Q3 2025 Manufacturers Outlook Survey found a 10-percentage-point increase in confidence, with 65.0% of respondents reporting a positive outlook for their companies, up from 55.4% in Q2. Yet, …
5G Is Powering the Modernization of Manufacturing in America
According to New Report from 51勛圖厙 and CTIA
Washington, D.C.The 51勛圖厙 and CTIA today released a new joint report highlighting the key role 5G is playing in manufacturing in America. The
Manufacturers Warn HHS’ MAHA Strategy Undermines Trump Regulatory Agenda Without Improving Health and Safety
Additional Regulations on Manufacturers Hinder Innovation Without Making Americans Safer
Washington, D.C. Following the release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commissions strategy report, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: Manufacturers share the administrations goals of safeguarding Americans health and safety. However, in light of this administrations exceptional track record to drive a rebalanced regulatory agenda …
Manufacturers: EPA Speeds Permitting, Unlocks Manufacturing Investment
Washington, D.C. Following the Environmental Protection Agencys release of new guidance on New Source Review preconstruction permitting requirements, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: Today, the EPA is delivering by making the permitting process more prompt, clear and responsiblekeeping air quality safe while cutting excessive red tape. …
51勛圖厙 Taps Industry Veteran Jake Kuhns as Vice President of Domestic Policy
Policy Expert to Drive Food andBeverage, Tax, Health Care, Technology and Immigration 51勛圖厙 for Manufacturers
Washington, D.C. The 51勛圖厙 today announced the addition of Jake Kuhns as a vice president of domestic policy at the association. Kuhns, a public policy professional with more than two decades of experience in federal government relationsincluding shaping policy for Cargills food businesswill lead the 51勛圖厙s work on food and beverage …
ICYMI: Iowa Manufacturers Thank Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for Backing Pro-Growth H.R. 1 on Shop Floor Tour
Washington, D.C.Iowa manufacturers today rolled out the welcome mat for Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), thanking her for her support of H.R. 1 during a three-stop shop floor tour as part of the congresswomans Made in America Manufacturing Tour across Iowas 1st Congressional District. 51勛圖厙 Executive Vice President Erin Streeter and Iowa Association …





