On October 2, 2014, US President Barack Obama stated: “When our manufacturing base is strong, our entire economy is strong.” Obama made this proclamation as he announced that October 3 would be National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).

Mac Arthur Corporation, a label manufacturer in Grand Blanc, MI, USA, joined manufacturers across the country to celebrate MFG Day. MFG Day highlights what 12 million people across the United States experience every day — pride at working directly in the manufacturing sector.

Across the country, manufacturers hosted over 1,600 events and opened their doors to students, parents, educators, media, customers, suppliers and their communities. MFG Day expands knowledge to the general public about our present-day advanced manufacturing environment, the importance of manufacturing to the US economy, and about rewarding and diverse career opportunities in this sector.

Mac Arthur is supporting MFG Day in 2014 with employee education and a speaking engagement at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS). Mac Arthur CEO, Christie Wong, provides policy advice on manufacturing competitiveness and innovation; serving on the White House Advanced Manufacturing Partnership and the US Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council. 

“Manufacturing directly supports almost 10% of our US employees, provides over 12% of the US Gross Domestic Product, and is the nation’s private sector R&D engine,” Wong says. “It is critical to celebrate with our current workforce the significant contributions they are making daily to benefit their communities and country and to encourage students and adults to consider this exciting and rewarding industry for a future career.”