U.S. takes steps to encourage manufacturers to reshore production
Lawmakers and the White House continue to discuss reshoring incentives ‒ including a reduced corporate tax rate and tax credits […]
Extension of Section 301 Chinese import exclusions under consideration
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments on a possible extension of Section 301 product exclusions for up to […]
CEE developing joint U.S./Canadian automatic commercial ice maker and pre-rinse spray valve specs
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEESM) is seeking feedback from commercial foodservice and supplies industry partners on proposed revisions to […]
Online courses available — NAFEM Learning Center
The NAFEM Learning Center has a wide variety of professional development courses that are easily accessed online anywhere. Purchase the […]
A special shout out
We want to give special recognition to our colleagues at PRIDE Centric Resources and TriMark USA (SS Kemp, Cleveland, Ohio). […]
Education around the industry
The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) recently launched an “Industry 4.0” update of its signature Certified Production Technician training and […]
Business continuity planning resouces
As members prepare their companies for COVID-19 pandemic recovery, several free business continuity planning resources are available: The Department of […]
More small business resources available to members
The S corporation is America’s most popular corporate structure, often used by family owned and closely held businesses. S corporations […]
Senate reviewing feedback on draft AIM Act
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environmental and Public Works is reviewing comments submitted by NAFEM and others to the American […]
NAFEM advocates for emergency funding for Postal Service
NAFEM joined a coalition of companies, industry groups and trade associations in calling for emergency funding for the U.S. Postal […]