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More than Half of Illinois Manufacturers in Illinois Are Concerned About Increased Electricity Costs, According to Latest Survey

Illinoisans across the state are paying more for electricity over the last month due to increased demand and limited supply, and the surge in pricing has left manufacturers concerned about what it means for their businesses’ budgets, according to a survey conducted recently by the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) of its members.

August 21, 2025 No Comments

TMA Member News: Longtime family-owned plastic gear maker in Harwood Heights acquired

GOODLAND, Ind., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a recent transaction, injection molding specialist Adkev of Goodland, IN has acquired Winzeler Gear of Harwood Heights, IL.

July 22, 2025 No Comments

LaHood Votes to Deliver Economic Relief for the American People

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to deliver much-needed economic relief, secure our southern border, and bolster the United States’ national security.

July 7, 2025 No Comments

TMA Member News: Northbrook knob manufacturer marks 90 years in business

“I had come across Rogan Corp. at the National Association of Music Merchants’ annual conference in 2023,” Finn said. “We were in the middle of testing our knobs, and I said ‘Well, we just really need to work with them.’”

June 10, 2025 No Comments

Small and Midsize Manufacturers Lean Towards Nuclear, Coal to Solve Illinois’ Energy Woes

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Just days before Illinoisans and manufacturers are hit with a spike in energy costs, the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) surveyed its small and midsize manufacturers on which direction they prefer Illinois take in terms of our energy policy and sources.

May 30, 2025 No Comments

Master of Manufacturing: Mike Flynn of DuPage Precision Products

For Mike Flynn, manager of DuPage Precision Products, the importance of manufacturing in Illinois should be selfexplanatory and self-evident. “Manufacturing is a core industry, like

May 29, 2025 No Comments

Small and Midsize Manufacturers Applaud Illinois Senate for Moving Along Resolution to Create a Manufacturing Taskforce

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Small and Midsize manufacturers are crucial to the state of Illinois’ economy, but many owners say they’ve been overlooked when important state policy changes are being considered that directly affect their businesses.

May 15, 2025 No Comments

LaHood, Sykes Reintroduce Legislation to Lower Tire Costs and Support the Auto Industry

Press Release from Congressman Darin LaHood’s office, May 15, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) reintroduced the Retreaded Tire

May 15, 2025 No Comments

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).

May 8, 2025 No Comments

TMA officially encourages support for future US manufacturing careers

SPRINGFIELD – With all-out effort to bring more and more manufacturing back into the US, the need for team members to consider the industry as

May 7, 2025 No Comments

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