Industry celebrates National Manufacturing Day

Across the country today, customers, suppliers, educators and students are recognizing Manufacturing Day by taking a moment to reflect on the value of manufacturing to the United States economy.

Two years after President Obama declared October 3rd National Manufacturing Day, the occasion has more than quadrupled its participation and event count. In the last year alone, an additional 1,000 events were listed on mfgday.com, for a total of more than 2,600.

Through a series of educational outreach programs, facility tours, and business partnerships, both leaders and newcomers will have an chance to learn about career opportunities, training and resources in domestic manufacturing. These events and others will work to improve the public perception of manufacturing careers with an eye toward reducing the skilled labor shortage, which is just one item among a list of challenges and possibilities facing the industry.

We have compiled some Manufacturing Day coverage highlighting specific events and wider programs.
Expert panel discusses value of Manufacturing Day
Manufacturing Day 2016 finds demand for talent still acute
ISA and the Automation Federation draw attention to the growing need for skilled manufacturing work
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America celebrates Manufacturing Day
Raymond highlights virtual simulation during national Manufacturing Day celebration
Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America gears up for Manufacturing Day
Manufacturing automation: Read between the lines
NAM’s Timmons concludes 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour
UPS touts promise of ‘Smart Operations’ for future manufacturing success