Small and Midsize Manufacturers Strongly Oppose Illinois’ Latest $1.5B Energy Rate Hike
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.
Small and Midsize Manufacturers Voice Strong Opposition to Pritzker’s Plan to Hike Taxes on Manufacturers
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.
TMA Second 50 Years: 1975-2025 Part 5
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 Story of TMA 1925 -1975 – Part 6
From TMA Golden Anniversary Commemorative Booklet published in 1975 T&DI Today (1975) & Tomorrow The record shows that the Tool & Die Institute has come a long way since its humble beginning in 1925, however, its degree of success and/or value to the industry over the past half-century must be measured by each of its […]
Working Families, Small and Midsize Manufacturers Will Bear the Brunt of Funding Illinois’ FY 2026 Budget
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) Executive Vice President Dennis LaComb issued the following statement regarding the unaffordable budget lawmakers passed in Springfield tonight:
Small and Midsize Manufacturers Overwhelmingly Oppose State “Jobs Tax”
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).
2025 TMA SaMM Caucus continues to grow
The bi-partisan 2025 Small and Midsize Manufacturers Caucus consists of the foollowing members of the Illinois General Assembly as of April 28, 2025
Woodlawn Engineering Expands Operations and Capabilities in 2025
A member of TMA since 2021, Kelair Dampers is now a part of Woodlawn Engineering, located in Bellwood, Illinois.
TMA leads effort to encourage small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois
SCHAUMBURG – Illinois is home to a sizeable number of small and midsize manufacturers – and an effort is underway to increase those numbers as the “Made in America” movement develops. As the opportunities increase, Illinois will be in competition for those companies comparing advantages and disadvantages of state’s regulations and taxes. The Technology & […]
Haas Automation Statement Regarding Tariffs
Published April 8, 2025 Oxnard, California – Haas Automation is in the process of studying the full impact of tariffs on our operations. In recent days, we’ve seen a dramatic decrease in demand for our machine tools from both domestic and foreign customers. Out of caution, we have reduced production and eliminated overtime at our sole […]