Manufacturing Mondays
Semiconductors rock! So delighted to be the first member of Congress to ever visit Infineon in Livonia, meet their workforce, and talk about their research and development efforts. Another excellent Manufacturing Monday in the books.
/*-->*/ On October 7th, I took a tour of Accenture's Industry X.0 Innovation Center in Livonia. It is always incredible to see the innovation taking place in MI-11, and it was an an honor to hear what I can do in Congress to support Michigan's innovation economy.
/*-->*/ On October 7th, I met with Robert Bosch LLC in Plymouth to learn all about their innovation in the mobility sector. As industry leaders, their work is inspiring, and we are glad to have them here in Michigan's 11th District!
/*-->*/ Southeast Michigan lives and breathes manufacturing—and our kids are no exception. I recently had the pleasure of welcoming 700+ amazing middle school students at Schoolcraft College in Livonia to kick off Manufacturing Day 2019. Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for students to get a firsthand look at what today's engineers, technicians and other staff do each day at advanced manufacturing facilities across the region. Companies of all sizes opened their doors to provide a close look at their design labs, testing centers and manufacturing operations.
/*-->*/ On September 23rd, I visited AVL in Plymouth! AVL develops, simulates, and tests powertrain technology for the auto industry. They are also leading the way as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and autonomous vehicles are becoming more prevalent.
/*-->*/ I went to American Axle in Rochester Hills to see their testing applications that make vehicles smarter, lighter, safer and more efficient. This dedicated group of experts runs the facility through three shifts meeting a global demand - very cool!
/*-->*/ On September 4th, I visited the world headquarters of Nexteer in Auburn Hills! We put our heads together on workforce needs, trade policy, and innovating for the future. Thank you Nexteer for taking time to sit down with me! I'm truly inspired by your commitment to Michigan.
/*-->*/ Seeing the Milford Proving Grounds for Manufacturing Monday on August 28th was one of the highlights of the summer. Mind-blowing engineering & testing surrounded by so much beauty at Oakland County's highest point. I am so inspired by the thousands of people who make this incredible campus work, right in MI-11!
/*-->*/ On August 21st, I met with Resinate Materials Group, a company focused on "performance-driven green chemistry." We talked about how they recycle materials that would end up in landfills, and moving forward on sustainable chemistry solutions. I am looking forward to partnering on future recycling and sustainable manufacturing efforts!
/*-->*/ On August 19th, I stopped by BASF Corporation in Livonia for a Manufacturing Monday and as part of my 24 Towns in 24 Days tour of Michigan's 11th District. BASF manufactures chemicals for a sustainable future, that are used in a variety of industries. From insulation, to running shoes, compostable polymers, to clean diesel, BASF does it all!