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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

Manufacturing in America Infographic

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Manufacturing in America is central to our economic strength and a driver of innovation. Manufacturing jobs are some of the best in the country, yet the public doesn't perceive them to be. And there aren't enough skilled workers to fill them. But together we can help tell the real story.

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If you would like to request a specific size of the infographic, please send your request to mfg [at] nist.gov (subject: Manufacturing%20in%20America%20Infographic, body: ) (mfg[at]nist[dot]gov).

Publication Date: October 2012
Updated: September 2015

The infographic is sponsored by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), and the U.S. Commerce Department's Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). MEP is part of DOC's National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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  • MEP Headquarters
    (301) 975-5020
    100 Bureau Drive, M/S 4800
    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800
Created September 4, 2014, Updated July 13, 2020
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