It’s a five-minute drive to the Francis Scott Key Bridge from our Sparrows Point, Maryland, manufacturing facility. Each new day brings news of more significant losses and the arrival of crews seeking to begin the rebuilding process. The disaster is a stark reminder...
Dan Izhaky also serves as President and CEO of United Safety Technology in Sparrows Point, Maryland, just outside of Baltimore “On behalf of the American Medical Manufacturers Association, we extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the tragic freighter...
AMMA renews calls for increased purchasing and reliance on medical supplies and PPE made in America. This week, the FDA released alarming revelations surrounding safety issues with medical syringes manufactured in China. The report illuminates a troubling reality: the...
In a world marked by supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions, the need for urgent action to strengthen domestic manufacturing has never been more apparent. Recent reports highlight the precarious state of global supply chains, with...
In his March 2024 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden emphasized the pivotal role of a robust manufacturing base in securing the nation's future. He heralded the resilience and ingenuity of the American people, highlighting their ability to overcome...
The United States and our leaders face a critical juncture in the ever-evolving global trade landscape. Recent reports from The Wall Street Journal shed light on a concerning trend: an exponential import surge under a trade provision known as the de minimis loophole....
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States faced a stark reality: our dependence on foreign manufacturers for personal protective equipment (PPE) left us vulnerable. When China restricted exports due to its own shortages, U.S. stockpiles dwindled, and...
Read the full article WYTHE COUNTY, Va. — The federal government spent $123 million during the coronavirus pandemic to build a massive chemical plant here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a project meant to help ensure that supply-chain disruptions would...
Read full article WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement highlighting the 137 organizations who have called on Congress to reauthorize the...
A southern Virginia factory, which is the only facility in the U.S. that is equipped to make medical-grade synthetic rubber for exam gloves, isn't actually making any at all. Neither are two other factories — one in Maryland, one in New Hampshire — that are supposed...