Posts by rjones@gamfg.org
GAM welcomes Southern Veneer
GAM welcomes Southern Veneer We are excited to welcome Southern Veneer Products as a member of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM)! Based in Fitzgerald GA, Southern Veneer Products specializes in the production of high-quality veneer and plywood. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they have earned a reputation as a trusted partner…
Read MoreGAM welcomes Albaform
GAM welcomes Albaform We are delighted to welcome ALBAform, a distinguished manufacturer of metal fabrication and engineering services to the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM)! Headquartered in Flowery Branch, ALBAform excels in custom metal fabrication, CNC tube bending, and the assembly of metal components for the automotive, heavy equipment, and e-mobility sectors. With over 30…
Read MoreTransformer – 9/25/24
Transformer – 9/25/24
Read MoreGAM Represented at Governor’s Workforce Roundtable
GAM Represented at Governor’s Workforce Roundtable Recently Governor Brian Kemp hosted the 2nd Annual Governor’s Workforce Summit, and as with the inaugural meeting in 2023, GAM was invited to send an executive leader from one of our members companies to speak for manufacturers. GAM Board Member Josh Hall, Vice President of Manufacturing at Engineered Floors,…
Read MoreCouncils Update – September 2024
Councils Update – September 2024 As the only non-profit Association in Georgia founded by manufacturers and solely focused on manufacturing, GAM’s member-led councils are a vital part of our work. Many of our member-companies are represented on our Councils, but there is always room for more. These upcoming Council meetings are virtual, making it easy…
Read MoreGAM welcomes Megadyne
GAM welcomes Megadyne We are excited to announce that Megadyne, (“Mega-DEE-na”) a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of power transmission and conveyor belts, has joined the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM)! Based in Buford, Megadyne specializes in providing innovative and customized belting solutions, particularly tailored to meet the unique needs of the…
Read MoreGAM welcomes Polyventive
GAM welcomes Polyventive We are excited to welcome Polyventive as the newest member of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM)! Polyventive specializes in the manufacturing of advanced polymer chemicals, delivering environmentally-conscious solutions without compromising on performance. Their product line includes high-quality chemicals, oils, and adhesives used across industries such as oil and gas, pulp and…
Read MorePolicy Matters
Policy Matters For many years, I worked for Chevron Corporation. I was based at HQ in California but had responsibility for all the company’s state government affairs activities. It was a fascinating job and gave me insight and access to plenty of conversations and plenty of people. While I had to keep my eye…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Innovation Council August meeting Summary
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Council August meeting Summary As last reported to our membership, GAM launched a new Council in July called, “Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (“AI/I”). In its first meeting, members discussed the collective issues and areas of interest that pertain to AI and innovation. The list was long, but discussion funneled the many…
Read MoreTransformer – 9/5/24
Transformer – 9/5/24
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