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The Alliance to Save Energy, BPC, BRT, NAM and U.S. Chamber Issue Joint Letters WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance to Save Energy (the Alliance), the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), Business Roundtable (BRT), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for 21(st) Century Energy (the Chamber) issued joint letters to the president and Congressional leaders today urging them to advance energy efficiency....
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and the House Republican Study Committee introduced a resolution opposing a carbon tax. The resolution details the detrimental affects a federal tax on fossil fuel emissions would have on American families and the American economy. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) "This important resolution conveys in great detail the incredible damage that a carbon tax would have...
PHOENIX, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Natalie Genova, project manager for Air Force Performance-Based Logistics Programs for Honeywell Aerospace, was recently recognized by The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte, University of Phoenix and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers with a "Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award" for her excellence and leadership in manufacturing. Genova joins 121 other woman honorees, representing all levels of...
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGI), a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, is pleased to announce that Diane Bond, Operations Manager at the Company's Edgewood, Iowa, facility was recognized by The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte, University of Phoenix and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers with a Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and...
LATROBE, Pa., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that two company leaders received honors in the inaugural Women in Manufacturing STEP Awards presented by The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte, University of Phoenix, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Kennametal's Colleen Wood Cordova, vice president global product management, and Martina Igel, plant manager of Kennametal's Schongau, Germany facility, were selected with 120 other woman...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The public feels that American leadership is off-course in improving manufacturing competitiveness and that the national economy is weak and fragile, according to a new survey from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM52028LOGO-a ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM52028LOGO-b ) The survey found that Americans have a jaundiced view of the nation's overall economic...
October 22-26, is designated ManufactureNJ Week. Newark, NJ (PRWEB) October 07, 2012 New Jersey’s Advanced Manufacturing Talent Network (ManufactureNJ), New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and New Jersey’s Chemistry Council all joined in a countrywide coalition of industry organizations that designated Friday October 5 as National Manufacturing Day. New Jersey...
LEXINGTON, Ky., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing Pulse (www.ManufacturingPulse.com), a free online news resource, was announced today by Gray Construction. Manufacturing Pulse combines the latest manufacturing news with exclusive related commentary and analysis from select nationally-known commentators as well as the National Association of Manufacturers. The first featured contributor is University of Michigan professor Jeffrey Liker, Ph.D., author of "The Toyota Way"...
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Among all adults who are familiar with them, the American Red Cross, the Consumers Union, the Nature Conservancy, American Public Transportation Association and AARP are seen as the most trusted among 12 large organizations that have considerable influence on public policy, business and are frequently reported on in the media. Conversely, the AFL-CIO, PhRMA, the NRA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are perceived to be the least...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- President Obama last week announced an initiative to credential 500,000 manufacturing workers with industry-recognized certifications through an expansion of Skills for America's Future. He stated that this would be implemented through a close partnership between industry, education and the National Association of Manufacturers. As one of the Founding Members of the national Manufacturing Skills Certification System endorsed by the National...
