RIP: Former TMA Chairman Ed Brandt
In Memoriam: Edward J. Brandt May 27, 1938 — May 24, 2026 Edward J. Brandt, age 87, Beloved husband of Susan for 33 years and
May 28, 2026
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In Memoriam: Edward J. Brandt May 27, 1938 — May 24, 2026 Edward J. Brandt, age 87, Beloved husband of Susan for 33 years and
The battles of Lexington and Concord are considered the opening volley of the American Revolution, the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” on April 19th, 1775. Now commemorated
From TMA’s News Bulletin 1st Q 2026 – The refreshed “TMA 2.0” will differ in many ways, but its original 1925 mission of “promoting the
From TMA’s September 2015 News Bulletin
On a night that shimmered with pride and purpose, TMA’s Centennial Dinner drew a sold-out crowd of manufacturers, advocates, and legacy builders—each one part of a century-long story still unfolding.
In an array of Centennial congratulations, TMA hears from Chicago Sports Stars
The Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Centennial Dinner, celebrating the Association’s 100 years of serving small and mid-sized manufacturers, featured an array of congratulatory videos, including those from Chicago sports team stars, national media personalities, members of Congress, the Illinois General Assembly, and key organizational leaders.
The first 50 years of what was once called the Chicago metropolitan area’s Tool & Die Institute accurately reflect the history of America’s manufacturing industry from 1925 to 1975.
The U.S. manufacturing industry faces unprecedented global challenges in the years ahead.
Manufacturers increasingly focused on robotics, 3-D printing, and automation in the early to mid- 21st century. The cost of employing workers increased as expenses for workers’ compensation, OSHA regulations, healthcare, and other government-mandated requirements accumulated. Increasingly, manufacturers relied on automation for assembly needs—automation was generally more cost-effective than hiring additional staff.
The year 2008 plunged the United States into a banking crisis that triggered a severe economic recession.