The Work Continues
December 04, 2017
“THE WORK CONTINUES” Remarks by David N. Taylor, President & CEO Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association At the annual PMA Seminar, December 2, 2017 The work continues. “Business in Pennsylvania IS our business” – That’s our motto. And because prosperity for Pennsylvania is our goal, we fight for manufacturing, the sector that adds the most value, has ...
FREDERICK W. ANTON III 1934-2017
November 02, 2017
It is with profound sorrow that the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association must announce the death of our patriarch and longtime leader Frederick W. Anton III, Chairman of PMA’s Board of Directors. “We are heartbroken to share the sad news that our leader, Fred Anton, has left this earthly life,” said PMA President David N. Taylor. “Thanks ...
CONTACT:NAM Media Relations Washington, D.C., October 11, 2017 – National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons and Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA) President David Taylor released the following joint statement on President Donald J. Trump’s tax reform rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: “President Trump is absolutely right that his tax plan would be ‘rocket ...
Testimony before the HOUSE STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE June 20, 2017 Speaker K. Leroy Irvis Building The Capitol Harrisburg, Pennsylvania PRESENTED BY: DAVID N. TAYLOR President Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association Good morning, Chairman Metcalfe, Representative Bradford, and members of the committee. Thanks very much for allowing me to participate in this important discussion today. ...
Testimony before the House Democratic Policy Committee
June 05, 2017 | Business Tax Relief | Energy
No matter what product is being made, manufacturers are taking raw materials or component parts and going through a multi-state process to yield a finished good. In doing so, they are almost always deploying some kind of chemical process and consuming a large amount of energy. For some manufacturers, energy is their most expensive cost ...
PMA’s David N. Taylor and Carl Marrara were present on April 29 for the signing of an executive order by President Trump establishing the Office of Trade and Manufacturing. He signed the order at Ames Companies’ wheelbarrow production facility while surrounded by Vice President Pence, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, and Peter Navarro, who will lead ...
NAM, PMA Launch Ad Campaign to Thank President Trump for Keeping Promises in First 100 Days Washington, D.C., April 27, 2017 – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the nation’s largest manufacturing trade association and the unified voice of manufacturers in America, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA), unveiled a digital and print ad ...
Pipeline Infrastructure in Pennsylvania: Connecting Energy to Jobs
April 24, 2017 | Energy
Think About Energy panel to examine connecting infrastructure development to jobs and opportunities HUNTINGDON, Pa. April 24, 2017 — On Wednesday, April 26, energy industry leaders will convene for a “Think About Energy: Connecting Energy to Jobs and Opportunities” panel discussion to examine the importance and impact of pipeline infrastructure build-out in Pennsylvania and the ...
PMA Praises DEP Approval of Mariner East 2 Project
February 14, 2017 | Energy | Regulatory Reform
February 14, 2017 (Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA) welcomes the news that the Sunoco Logistics Mariner East 2 pipeline project has earned approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “The Mariner East 2 pipeline will open and expand new markets and opportunities to manufacturers and industrial end users that rely on ...
PMA Statement on DEP PennEast Approval
February 13, 2017 | Energy | Regulatory Reform
February 13, 2017 (Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA) welcomes the news that the PennEast pipeline project has earned 401 water quality certification from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “The PennEast project will safely deliver clean Pennsylvania natural gas to customers across eastern PA and New Jersey,” said PMA President David N. Taylor. “New, ...