Contributing $2.3 trillion to the national GDP, employing 12 million people, and supporting hundreds of local businesses, the impact of Manufacturing on the USA's economy is undeniable. On National Manufacturing Day today, here is a glimpse of the rich history Manufacturing holds in the States: ⚫️ Did you know the Industrial Revolution in the 1790s set the premise for American Manufacturing to move from Manual Methods to Utilizing Machines? Yes, Oliver Evans developed the first automatic flour mill using a leather belt bucket elevator, screw, and belt conveyors. ⚫️ In 1923, Lowell Girls, a group of women employed by Boston Associates, set an example for other women as their experience was beneficial in breaking away from the patriarchal family farm. ⚫️ In 1913, Ford Motors installed the first moving assembly line, while in 1930, Toyota began using a Lean Manufacturing model by using automation. ⚫️ 1979 was a peak year in employment in American Manufacturing as it saw 22% of total nonfarm work. ⚫️ 2002 was a pivotal year for Smart Manufacturing in the U.S. as The U.S. Manufacturing Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 was enacted to develop its foundations. Manufacturing is undoubtedly at the core of the US, making the nation self-reliant and boosting the workforce. Happy Manufacturing Day to all! #NationalManufacturingDay #MFGDay #NAM #USmanufacturing
Wishing a Happy Manufacturing Day to manufacturers and the workforce across the United States! #HappyManufacturingDay #MnaufacturinginUS #ManufacturingDay #MFGDay