11/07
Manufacturing Report - Energy in 2020: Assessing the Economic Effects of Commercialization of Cellulosic Ethanol (more)

10/2007
Manufacturing Report - Potential Exports of U.S.Clean Coal Technology through 2030 (more)

9/13/07
Remarks of William G. Sutton, Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services (more)
The Benefits of Pending Free Trade Agreements -
Bureau of Industry and Security Export Controls Seminar - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

9/13/07 Remarks of William G. Sutton, Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services
The Benefits of Pending Free Trade Agreements -Bureau of Industry and Security Export Controls Seminar - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (more)

Rear Admiral William G. Sutton, U.S. Navy (Ret.) joins the Commerce Department as Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services
Washington – After unanimous Senate confirmation, William G. Sutton, CAE, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.) has assumed the role of Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services (MAS) this week (more)

"Green Manufacturing Day" Request for Comments - May 29, 2007 (more)

Commerce Secretary Praises Nomination of William G. “Woody” Sutton as Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services (more)

COMMERCE APPLIES ANTI-SUBSIDY LAW TO CHINA
Washington - The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced its preliminary decision to apply U.S. anti-subsidy law to imports from China. This is the first time countervailing duties will be imposed on imports from a non-market economy. The decision alters a 23-year old bipartisan policy of not applying the countervailing duty (CVD) law to non-market economy countries, and reflects China's economic development. (more)

• CVD Fact Sheets:
  • China
  • Korea
  • Indonesia

Statement From International Trade Deputy Under Secretary Michelle O'Neill Regarding the Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement (more)

STEEL IMPORTS FOR February 2007 DECREASED 10 PERCENT FROM January 2007 - March 27, 2007
Newly released preliminary government figures covering steel imports for the month of February 2007 show that steel imports decreased 10 percent from January 2007 levels. (more)

U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Al Frink will address the Mexican American Business Chamber’s VI Annual Posada. In addition to Frink’s keynote speech, the organization will present the “First Commerce Award” to eleven Hispanic companies for their business success. (more)

U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Al Frink will visit and meet with employees at Faribault Mills. During this visit, the Assistant Secretary will discuss the state of manufacturing and how Minnesota manufacturers can compete in today's global economy (more)

U.S. MANUFACTURING OFFICIAL TO ADDRESS MINNESOTA PRECISION MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION: U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Al Frink will deliver the keynote address at the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association's 2006 Annual Meeting (more)

U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Al Frink will deliver the keynote address at the Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Association's 2006 Fall Conference in Minneapolis, MN (more)

INDIANA MANUFACTURING ROUNDTABLE FOCUSES ON THE STATE'S COMPETITIVE FUTURE: Commerce Assistant Secretary Urges Indiana to Keep Focus on Manufacturing (more)

U.S. Commerce Official to Honor Superior Products and Discuss Benefits of Trade in Ohio - U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Al Frink will discuss the benefits of trade to the United States and Ohio during a visit to Superior Products, Inc., which manufacturers a complete line of compressed gas fittings, assemblies and manifold systems. The Assistant Secretary will also tour the facility and present the Department's Export Achievement Award to Superior. (More)

Speakers added to Management Briefing Seminars lineup - Four additional speakers will add interesting insights to a variety of issues associated with the future of the international automotive industry at the Management Briefing Seminars, Aug. 7 – 11, in Traverse City, Mich., the annual automotive industry summer event. (More)

Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, Al Frink, will participate in discussions and deliver the keynote address at the Intergovernmental Outreach Initiative on Manufacturing Competitiveness. Frink serves as the federal government’s lead advocate for America’s manufacturing and service sectors. (More)

Commerce Secretary Gutierrez highlights Strength of the U.S. Economy at STIHL, Inc. (More)

Manufacturing Roundtable with Sen. Nancy Johnson and Assistant Secretary of Commerce Frink (More)

English Organizes Local Business Development Conference Featured Guest: Al Frink, U.S. Commerce Dept.’s Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing & Services, to Attend. (More)

U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, Albert A. Frink will be the keynote speaker at Congressman English's 4th Annual Business Development Conference & Expo in Erie, PA. on August 1. (More)

Manufacturing Strength Starts at Home. By working to strengthen domestic competitiveness, the Department of Commerce is helping America’s manufacturers succeed in the global marketplace. (More) - Friday, June 30, 2006

U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, Albert A. Frink has agreed to join NIMS at this years SkillsUSA in Kansas City, MO. Secretary Frink will be the NIMS guest of honor at the annual judges' dinner for the Precision Machining Technology Competition (PMT). Secretary Frink will also be the featured speaker at the Youth Development Foundation Luncheon. The PMT competition will be held on June 21 and 22 and will feature over 70 contestants from secondary and post-secondary educational programs.  Over 80 volunteers make the contest happen.

Secretary Frink heads the President's Manufacturing Counsel. He is chief advocate for the U.S. manufacturing and service sectors within the federal government and brings 30 years of private-sector experience to the position.

Commerce Deputy Secretary David Sampson hosts the sixth meeting of the Manufacturing Council at the National Institute of Standards and Technology - Gaithersburg, MD. The council discussed U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Two recommendations made by the Subcommittees on U.S. Competitiveness and the Subcommittee on Advocacy and International Trade were also discussed. (More) - June 16, 2006

Manufacturing Council Meeting - Gaithersburg, MD
U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary David Sampson will discuss U.S. manufacturing competitiveness at the Manufacturing Council meeting on June 16. (More) - June 14, 2006 

International Visitation to the U.S. Continues Growth into 2006. The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 2.9 million international visitors traveled to the United States in January 2006, an increase of 11 percent over January 2005. “As we approach National Tourism Week, it is encouraging to see a continuing trend of increased visitation to the United States,” said Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services Al Frink. (Full Story) - April 27, 2006

Commerce Secretary Gutierrez, Trade Representative Portman and Agriculture Secretary Johanns to Host Chinese Delegation at Annual Meeting of the U.S.- China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (Full Story) - April 10, 2006

Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez Launches New Web-Based Filing System for Patent Applications - March 16, 2006

“Electric Current Worldwide” (updated)
This information is provided as a service to manufacturers of electrical devices and equipment for export, exporters of such electrical devices and equipment, and those who intend to operate such devices in countries other than those where the equipment originated. Electric Current Worldwide - April 6, 2006

Energy and Environmental Export News - March 2006, Issue No. 4 - April 4, 2006

Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today welcomed Kellie Johnson, president of Ace Clearwater Enterprises in Torrance, Calif., to the Manufacturing Council. The council met with Secretary Gutierrez during Manufacturing Week in Rosemont, Ill. (Full Story) - March 22, 2006

MEP signed an MOU with the Association for Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) - February 3, 2006

Secretary Gutierrez Welcomes California Metal Forming Representative to Manufacturing Council - March 22, 2006

Secretary Carlos Gutierrez's "Ask The White House", an online forum to discuss President Bush's American Competitiveness Initiative. - February 2, 2006

Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez discussed the impact of free trade on the growing U.S. economy, President's Export Council meeting on Capitol Hill - December 12, 2005

Commerce Secretary Returns to Michigan to Chair Manufacturing Council Meeting - February 18, 2005

November's Presidential Election Will Not Change U.S.-China Relationship - January 10,2005

Evans Discusses Progress to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing - September 21, 2004

Evans Hails Strong Report on Manufacturing - August 2, 2004

Evans Hails House Leaders Jobs Agenda - April 27, 2004

100 Days of Progress White Paper 1 - April 27, 2004

100 Days of Progress White Paper 2 - April 27, 2005