Posts by rjones@gamfg.org
GAM 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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Transformer – 8/15/24
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Innovation Council has inaugural meeting
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Council has inaugural meeting First Meeting Recap and Next Steps On July 23, GAM hosted its inaugural Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (“AI/I”) Council meeting. Nearly 20 GAM members participated Both the AI/I Council, and our recently launched Operational Excellence (OE) council, are completely new to GAM. The Association now boasts six,…
Read MoreGAM Supports Natural Gas Pipeline Construction – Update
GAM Supports Natural Gas Pipeline Construction – Update GAM Supports Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Click here to read Clay’s previous article on this issue from our July 7 Transformer. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), as of 2021 the United States possessed enough dry natural gas to last for 86 years,…
Read MoreGAM welcomes Eartuff
GAM welcomes Eartuff We are pleased to announce that EarTuff has joined the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) as our newest member. EarTuff is at the forefront of manufacturing and developing cutting-edge hearing conservation products that safeguard workers in industrial settings, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and quality. Their dedication extends beyond workplace safety,…
Read MoreTransformer – 7/23/24
Transformer – 7/23/24
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