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Senate Approves Ex-Im Reauthorization

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

On May 15, the Senate passed “The Securing Jobs Through Exports Act” (HR 2072) which reauthorizes the Ex-Im Bank for three more years and raises its lending authority from $100 billion to $140 billion over that time period. The Senate bill, which was approved by a bipartisan vote of 78-20, is identical to legislation passed by the House last week. It now heads to the White House where President Obama is expected to sign it into law soon. Extending and improving the Ex-Im Bank’s charter is a top legislative priority for AMT and is consistent with AMT’s Manufacturing Mandate objective to improve global competitiveness. AMT is a long standing member of the Coalition for Employment through Exports (CEE).

May 14, 2012 - USMTO News Release for March Manufacturing Technology Orders

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

March U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $495.97 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 11.3% from February but down 1.4% up when compared with the total of $502.89 million reported for March 2011. With a year-to-date total of $1,356.70 million, 2012 is up 12.9% compared with 2011.

Locating American Manufacturing: Trends in Geography of Production

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Brookings Institution - With the slight resurgence of U.S. manufacturing in the recent years - termed a potential "manufacturing movement" by some - it is important to consider not just the future of manufacturing in America but also its geography. Geographic considerations are, in fact, central to whether the slow growth of U.S. manufacturing jobs during the last two years signals a renaissance of American manufacturing or merely a temporary respite from long-term decline.

e-News from Washington (May 11, 2012)

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The House of Representatives approves a measure that reduces costs in social programs to save defense spending. Senator Sherrod Brown introduces new legislation to reduce costs of production. President Obama tours a manufacturing facility in upstate New York.

The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Economic and Statistics Administration released a report entitled "The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs" that explores benefits to workers and to our nation of a strong manufacturing sector.

New Market Exporter Initiative - NMEI

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

AMT is pleased to join in an alliance with the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) to increase the range of export services available to our members. Through the New Market Exporter Initiative (NMEI), AMT will facilitate your contact with government resources available to help U.S. manufacturers maximize their exporting potential.

Value Added: America's Manufacturing Future

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

If American manufacturing were a separate nation, it would have the eighth largest economy in the world. This important fact has helped leaders of both political parties in the United States help build a consensus to strengthen the manufacturing industry.