MiMfg Magazine May 2020 | Page 4

4 MiMfg Magazine & May 2020 Don’t Miss: Interview with Senator Wayne Schmidt . . . . . . . 6 Premium Associate Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 Industry Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Manufacturing News . . . . . . . . . . 24 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 We want to help members navigate this difficult time and, to that end, the MMA Premium Relief Program will cover 50% of insurance premiums for MMA/MetLife dental, life, vision and disability coverages in May. Contact me to learn more. Manufacturers continue to step up in amazing ways against COVID-19. Flip to page 24 for a few of the many outstanding examples and then connect with MMA’s Mike Johnston, at 517-487-8554, to learn how you can help manufacturing emerge from this crisis stronger than ever! John J. Walsh President & CEO [email protected] 2 Celebrate your business, your team and your industry by nominating deserving leaders, one-of-a-kind companies and amazing products for the MFG Excellence Awards. Check out the Awards pamphlet included in your issue of MiMfg Magazine and submit your nominations at mimfg.org beginning 6/15/20. 3 Larry Janicki Service Corporation President [email protected] First Foremost Cyber attacks can threaten everything you’ve built, but proper security shouldn’t break the bank. The MMA Cyber Threat Protection Program provides members access to comprehensive technology and cyber security solutions at affordable rates. Learn more and sign up at mimfg.org ! Mike Johnston Vice President of Government Affairs [email protected] Delaney McKinley Vice President of Membership and Marketing [email protected] Regulatory concerns surrounding per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to drive policy conversations across Michigan. Get a deep dive into what is at stake and how MMA is working on your behalf on page 12. Share MMA’s resources with your manufacturing colleagues as we continue to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, now and going forward. Go to mimfg.org to access COVID-19 Resources and the Financial Relief Tool Kit. Like, Share and Follow: mimfg.org @ MIManufacturers @mimfg