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Our work is centered around four values that make our industry strong and America exceptional: free enterprise, competitiveness, individual liberty and equal opportunity.

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The men and women of the NAM’s Board of Directors are committed to advancing the values that make manufacturing strong and America exceptional

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Our leadership team works every day to strengthen manufacturing and advance America’s competitiveness.

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The NAM drives coverage and provides up-to-date information about the manufacturing industry across the United States. Find press releases here.

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About the NAM
About the NAM

ABOUT US

Our work is centered around four values that make our industry strong and America exceptional: free enterprise, competitiveness, individual liberty and equal opportunity.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The men and women of the NAM’s Board of Directors are committed to advancing the values that make manufacturing strong and America exceptional

ANNUAL REPORT

NAM LEADERSHIP

Our leadership team works every day to strengthen manufacturing and advance America’s competitiveness.

Celebrating America 250

Watch: the history of manufacturing in America, and how manufacturers are shaping the next 250 years.
Advocacy
Advocacy
Our Policy Agenda
Competing to WinThe NAM’s comprehensive policy agenda for making America the best place in the world to manufacture.

Policy Issues

Trade

Energy

Environment

Tax

Corporate Governance

Immigration

Research, Innovation and Technology

Regulatory and Legal Reform

Healthcare

Workforce

ALL POLICY ISSUES

Association Partners

Council of Manufacturing Associations

State Partners

In the Courts

NAM LEGAL CENTER

The leading voice of manufacturers in the courts, advancing the industry’s priorities through litigation and amicus briefs.
Manufacturers’ One-Stop Shop
Manufacturers’ One-Stop Shop
OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS

Member programs that strengthen your bottom line.

NAM Energy

NAM Cyber Cover

NAM Shipping and Logistics

Manufacturers Retirement 401(k)

NAM Incentives Locator

CONNEX Marketplace

Executive Edge Webinars

Innovation and Transformation

Digital transformation insights, research and peer networks for senior manufacturing executives leading Manufacturing 4.0.A cross-industry community of innovation leaders advancing the practice of research, development and new-product innovation.

Workforce Solutions
The NAM’s workforce development and education affiliate, building tomorrow’s manufacturing workforce today.
News & Insights
News & Insights

Stay Informed

LATEST NEWS

Get the news you need to build your future. With insight from industry leaders, learn what’s happening and what’s coming next.

From the Newsroom

PRESS RELEASES

The NAM drives coverage and provides up-to-date information about the manufacturing industry across the United States. Find press releases here.

By the Numbers
Industry Facts and ResearchThe numbers behind modern manufacturing: jobs, output, wages and the research that tells the industry’s story.
Events
Membership
Membership

Join the NAM
Become a MemberJoin the largest manufacturing association in the United States and put the full strength of the NAM to work for your business.

Council of Manufacturing Associations

For Small and Medium Manufacturers
SMM MembershipThe policy wins, market intelligence and operational programs of the NAM, scaled for small and medium manufacturers.

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