Manufacturing Day in U.S. 2023: Date, History, Facts about Manufacturing Sector

Manufacturing Day in U.S. 2023: The manufacturing sector of the United States celebrates Manufacturing Day annually on the first Friday of October, which falls on October 6 this year. It is the day that kicks off a month of inspirational experiences for those interested in creating things with mind and machine. The American manufacturing sector is preparing to commemorate its contribution to the nation’s economic strength once again this year.

The background of Manufacturing Day

The Fabricators and Manufacturers’ Association (FMA) of the United States devised a plan in 2011 to make the manufacturing sector more accessible to the general public, particularly American pupils, their parents, and policymakers, by opening its doors to events, exhibitions, etc. The association’s key members believed that it would help people comprehend modern manufacturing and appreciate its importance to modern living.

In October 2012, the FMA convened the first-ever Manufacturing Day as a springboard for over 200 events to be held in the Midwest during that month. High school students, educators, parents, and other members of the community participated actively and expressed their gratitude for the initiative’s success. In the years that followed, tens of thousands of individuals participated in events across the country.

The manufacturing sector hosts job fairs, exhibitions, shop floor walkthroughs, seminars, etc., for students, educators, parents, and community influencers beginning on the first Friday of every month. The day marks the beginning of a month-long display of American manufacturing prowess.

Consequently, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), The Manufacturing Institute, and numerous federal partners, including the United States Census Bureau, are spearheading the initiative.

National Manufacturing Day has captured the imagination of America’s tech and machine learners, who now flock to the more than 2,000 events held annually in October. Over 14,000 American manufacturers now participate in nationwide celebrations. For those interested in technology, such as bioengineers, machine technicians, data analysts, and robotic machinists, this day represents the beginning of a month-long series of magical occurrences.

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U.S. MANUFACTURING SECTOR: 5 KEY TECHNOLOGIES

• It is anticipated that by 2030, the manufacturing sector will generate four million vacant positions.
• In 2020, the U.S. manufacturing sector will export products worth close to $1.2 trillion.
• In isolation, the U.S. manufacturing sector would qualify as the eighth-largest economy in the globe.
• In 2019, the average annual compensation for manufacturing workers in the United States were $88,406, including pay and benefits.
• Each dollar spent in manufacturing contributes an additional $2.79 to the economy, the highest multiplier effect of any industry.

MANUFACTURING DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2022	October 7	Friday
2023	October 6	Friday
2024	October 4	Friday
2025	October 3	Friday
2026	October 2	Friday