Industry News | Trade and Industry Development

Industry News

SEIA Statement on Clean Power Plan Publication

SEIA Statement on Clean Power Plan Publication

"Solar works in all 50 states, has 0 carbon emissions, creates more jobs per megawatt than any other technology... all while improving grid reliabilit...

October 2015 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

October 2015 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Economic activity in mfg sector expanded in October for the 34th consecutive month & overall economy grew for the 77th consecutive month.

Republicans and Democrats United in Support of Renewable Fuel

Republicans and Democrats United in Support of Renewable Fuel

Poll shows wide majority of Iowa caucus-goers prefer a candidate who supports the Renewable Fuel Standard and renewable fuels.

NASA Calls for American Industry Ideas on ARM Spacecraft Development

NASA Calls for American Industry Ideas on ARM Spacecraft Development

NASA, through its Jet Propulsion Lab. in Pasadena calls on U.S. industry for innovative ideas on advanced solar electric propulsion-based spacecraft.

NASA, Global Aviation Leaders Talk Green Aviation and More at Annual Summit

NASA, Global Aviation Leaders Talk Green Aviation and More at Annual Summit

IFAR Summit provided a non-competitive environment where global aviation leaders evaluated the progress of technical collaborations on issues.

ACEEE State Scorecard: MA Edges Out CA as Most Energy-Efficient State

ACEEE State Scorecard: MA Edges Out CA as Most Energy-Efficient State

Energy-efficiency measures flourish in states across the country, with several improving scores in 9th annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.

Steel Industry Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development

Steel Industry Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development

The leaders of 75 steel companies around the world have signed the worldsteel Sustainable Development Charter.

SPI: Healthcare and Medical Device Industries Depend on Plastics for Future

SPI: Healthcare and Medical Device Industries Depend on Plastics for Future

SPI report: World’s aging population forms ‘perfect storm’ for increased demand on healthcare, medical devices and plastics.

NAFTA Steel Groups Urge TPP Negotiators to Retain Higher Auto Value Content

NAFTA Steel Groups Urge TPP Negotiators to Retain Higher Auto Value Content

Three trade associations representing steel producers in the U.S., Canada & Mexico sent a joint letter with concern about TPP negotiations.

A Solid Gain for Plastics Machinery Shipments in Q2

A Solid Gain for Plastics Machinery Shipments in Q2

Shipments data from SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association’s CES steadily posted year-over-year gains in every quarter since 2010.