TMA E-News Bulletin for April 29, 2026
NEWS Rising Industrial Activity Supports Higher Cutting Tool Demand Domestic demand for cutting tools rose 2% in February from January, which is 12.8% higher than
NEWS Rising Industrial Activity Supports Higher Cutting Tool Demand Domestic demand for cutting tools rose 2% in February from January, which is 12.8% higher than
By Ben Barnett, President of Principal Manufacturing – Illinois manufacturers face a serious problem. We have modern, high-tech facilities running at full capacity, but we
SCHAUMBURG – HB 3762 will be voted on this week (April 13-April 17) in the Springfield Capitol. The Technology & Manufacturing Association members urgently need
SCHAUMBURG – As we enter the critical legislative months of April and May, SB 3070 remains a priority for the Technology & Manufacturing Association. SB
SCHAUMBURG – While watching a rocket blast off into space with three American astronauts and one Canadian is exciting, learning how one possibly rubs elbows
https://youtu.be/E-EtseYLBVM During a press conference with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at The Pentagon March 31, 2026, the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff
SPRINGFIELD – During the week of March 23, the Schaumburg-based Technology & Manufacturing Association asked its members to voice their opinions on a proposed measure
SPRINGFIELD – The skills gap is a frequent topic of discussion as Americans recognize the urgent need for the next generation to favor hands-on careers
From TMA’s September 2015 News Bulletin
SPRINGFIELD – The Technology & Manufacturing Association co-hosted a “New Legislator Welcome Breakfast” February 25th in Springfield. The breakfast was sponsored by TMA, NFIB-IL, ABC-IL,