Made Possible by Michigan

Made in America:

From Grand Rapids to Detroit, Michigan is a manufacturing powerhouse. And the success of U.S. manufacturing relies on Michigan.

To succeed, Michigan manufacturing relies on a steady supply of high-tech materials to drive well-paying jobs and innovation.

One of the most important materials that makes Michigan a manufacturing powerhouse? Plastic.

Act now to show your support for Michigan’s jobs and plastic manufacturing.

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American Manufacturing Made Possible by Michigan

Michigans’s economic output is enormous and vital to building a stronger, more resilient American economy. Three examples:

Cars & Trucks

High-tech Made-in-Michigan cars provide so many Americans greater freedom, flexibility and control over their lives.

Medical Devices

Miraculous Made-in-Michigan medical devices save the lives of our family and friends.

Agribusiness

Unrivaled Grown-in-Michigan cherries/apples/blueberries are sold to all of America… and the world.

To expand these economic contributions to the American way of life, Michigan manufacturers are reliant on a steady supply of:

Strong/lightweight plastic car parts that improve performance, fuel-efficiency and safety.

High-tech plastic for life-enhancing medical implants.

Innovative plastic packaging that protects Michigan fruit and prevents food waste.

Michigan Manufacturing Relies on Michigan Workers (and Plastic)

Who’s making those cars?
Who’s creating those medical devices?
Who’s growing/packaging/shipping those fruit?

Michiganders. Friends. Families. Neighbors. Michigan manufacturing relies on dedicated people who are proud of what they make and proud of their contribution to the American economy and way of life.

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Michigan manufacturing employs nearly 600,000 people (14%+ of state jobs).

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These manufacturing workers receive higher salaries ($10K+) than other workers in the state.

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And these Michigan manufacturing jobs are growing at twice the rate of statewide employment.

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FACT

Michigan has more engineers per capita than any other state. Many of those engineers are responsible for transforming modern plastic into Made-in-Michigan products for industries like national defense, computers/tech, healthcare, energy, and machinery.

Plus: Michigan makes the plastic that these Made-in-Michigan products rely on. In fact, Michigan is one of America’s leaders in plastic manufacturing.

Michigan ranks #8 among states in the value of American plastic/products sold!