NTMA Members host Mitt Romney at Ohio Facilities

NTMA members are accustomed to hosting elected officials and political candidates.  NTMA members host many Members of Congress (both Democrats and Republicans) for plant tours throughout the year.  In a sign of the growing importance of manufacturing and its influence in Washington and to this election, two NTMA members recently hosted Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at their facilities in Ohio, a battleground state.

Last week, NTMA member Ken Seilkop of Seilkop Industries hosted Gov. Romney at his plant in Carthage, OH.  Ken is a big supporter of NTMA's advocacy initiatives in Washington to urge elected officials to strengthen American manufacturing.  A snapshot of Ken introducing Gov. Romney:

Below is a video of Gov. Romney's remarks at Ken's facility, which was broadcast live on CNN:

In May, Gov. Romney visited NTMA member Bill Sopko's company, Stamco Industries, in Euclid, OH.  Bill has made a tremendous contribution to strengthening manufacturing.  He has made many trips to Washington for more than a decade to advocate on behalf of U.S. manufacturing.  Bill travelled directly from hosting Gov. Romney to Washington, DC to participate in our Legislative Conference.    

A photo of Bill greeting Mr. Romney:

And here are Gov. Romney's remarks at Stamco:



These events show the importance that candidates are giving to the issue of strengthening manufacturing in this country and NTMA's growing influence as the face of small and medium-sized manufacturing in America.  Our voices are growing stronger -- to keep manufacturing strong -- thanks to our members!

Congratulations to NTMA Member Ron Borst - Recipient of the 2012 James C. Denneny III Award

Congratulations to NTMA member Ron Borst, recipient of the 2012 James C. Denneny III Award, given by the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO each year to an individual who embodies  Denneny's spirit, dedication and civic pride.  Ron is Chairman  and CEO of Clay & Bailey Manufacturing, a maker of aboveground and underground  tank accessories for the petroleum industry as well as construction castings including manhole covers for municipalities.

From the EDC's Press Release:

"Ron embodies the commitment and dedication of the award's namesake, Jim  Denneny. His efforts helped us maintain and grow jobs and investment in our industrial  areas. His tireless devotion to the EDC, to Kansas City and its workers and residents has  inspired the EDC staff and the community around him. He is truly an economic hero for  Kansas City."