Members
GAM Welcomes 3M
GAM Welcomes 3M We are pleased to welcome 3M as the newest Manufacturing member of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM). Located in Clarkston, Georgia, 3M is a leading producer of advanced technical ceramics, delivering high-performance materials that serve critical applications across multiple industries, including defense, industrial manufacturing, and automotive. Known for their innovation,…
Read MoreAnd the Oscar goes to…
And the Oscar goes to… Rats. We didn’t win. GAM was recently nominated for the “Association of the Year” award by the Council of State Manufacturing Associations – or “COSMA”. The Council is comprised of trade groups like GAM that lead advocacy for manufacturing in 49 states. COSMA meets annually and is organized by the…
Read MoreCadence Bank Supports Manufacturers
Cadence Bank Supports Manufacturers Cadence Bank (NYSE:CADE) provides consumers, businesses, and corporations with a full range of innovative banking and financial solutions. With over $50 Billion in assets, 5,300 employees, and 350 branches, Cadence’s footprint extends from Georgia to Texas and is considered one of the strongest banks in the country. The Georgia Corporate Banking…
Read MoreGAM welcomes Artisan Custom Closets
GAM welcomes Artisan Custom Closets We are pleased to welcome Artisan Custom Closets as the newest Manufacturing member of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM). Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, Artisan Custom Closets specializes in the design and manufacturing of finely crafted custom closets and storage systems. Their team of design and construction professionals creates personalized…
Read MorePutting Excellence into Operational Excellence
Putting Excellence into Operational Excellence The Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) hosted its first-ever Operational Excellence Conference June 13 – 15. Nearly 170 manufacturers, associates and stakeholders attended. The event was held at the Cloudland Resort near LaFayette and included a tour of the world-class GE/Roper manufacturing facility, extensive discussion on many critical manufacturing topics,…
Read MoreGAM welcomes Crown USA
GAM welcomes Crown USA We are proud to welcome Crown USA as a new Manufacturing member of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. Located in Woodbury, Crown USA’s mission is to make our roads safer by providing innovative and superior pavement marking products that are accessible to everyone from small communities to large cities.…
Read MoreGAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages
GAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages Rough estimate: Over the course of my work life, I have attended over 10,000 meetings – ranging from one-hour staff sessions to multi-day blow-out conferences. That’s a lot of meetings. To quote former President Biden, “No joke.” I can remember the worst of them. An epic yelling…
Read MoreGAM welcomes SPG International
GAM welcomes SPG International We are excited to welcome Storage Products Group International as a new Manufacturing member of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. With offices in Atlanta and a production facility in Covington, SPG is the world’s leading manufacturer of quality storage and material handling solutions. SPG offers the broadest product line in…
Read MoreGovernor Kemp Signs Tort Reform Package
Governor Kemp Signs Tort Reform Package On Monday, April 21, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 69. This new legislation will try to restore balance and sanity to Georgia’s civil justice system. GAM President Lloyd Avram, GAM Vice President of Government Affairs Brittney Hull, GAM Board Chair Michael…
Read MoreGAM Spring Meeting: Smith + Howard CEO to present on Succession Planning for manufacturers
GAM Spring Meeting: Smith + Howard CEO to present on Succession Planning for manufacturers Smith + Howard CEO Sean Taylor GAM is delighted that Sean Taylor, CEO, Smith + Howard, will be attending our Spring Meeting to deliver a keynote presentation and moderate an expert panel on succession planning for manufacturers. Smith +…
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