SCHAUMBURG – Four years ago, Illinois set a goal of achieving net-zero electricity generation by 2050, with targets of 40% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% renewable energy by 2040. To meet those standards, numerous changes will need to take place – at a time when global energy demand is expected to reach its highest point in human history.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Small and midsize manufacturers, alongside the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA), are voicing their strong opposition to SB25’s latest amendment as the bill would impose a significant financial burden on Illinois consumers and businesses, with estimated costs reaching $1.5 billion.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – At the start of veto session in Springfield on Tuesday, Governor Pritzker announced he wants to make up the state’s projected $267 million deficit by taking away cost-saving benefits provided to manufacturers in the Working Families Tax Cut, or One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) and their small and midsize manufacturer members strongly oppose making manufacturers pay the price for Springfield’s overspending.
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.
From TMA Golden Anniversary Commemorative Booklet published in 1975 T&DI Today (1975) & Tomorrow The record shows that the Tool & Die Institute has come
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) Executive Vice President Dennis LaComb issued the following statement regarding the unaffordable budget lawmakers passed in Springfield tonight:
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Small and midsize manufacturers voiced their strong opposition this week to a bill under consideration in Springfield that would impose a 1.12% tax on employee paychecks to fund a state-run program to give employees up to 27 weeks of paid leave (up to 18 weeks of paid family or medical leave per year, plus up to 9 additional weeks for pregnancy).
The bi-partisan 2025 Small and Midsize Manufacturers Caucus consists of the foollowing members of the Illinois General Assembly as of April 28, 2025
A member of TMA since 2021, Kelair Dampers is now a part of Woodlawn Engineering, located in Bellwood, Illinois.
SCHAUMBURG – Illinois is home to a sizeable number of small and midsize manufacturers – and an effort is underway to increase those numbers as