Board of Directors

David Carroll, Chairman,Hunt Refining Company

Ron Fantroy, Treasurer,Shaw Industries Group

Paul Vercher, Secretary,United States Steel

Janet Neighbors,International Paper

Franky Griggs,Nucor Steel

Terry Patterson,Toray Carbon

Fibers America

Vic Rhoades,BAE Systems

Southeastern Shipyard

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NewsletterSeptember 2014

The past several months have been monumental for manufacturing in the State of Alabama. Both opportunities and obstacles have been at our doorstep, but Manufacture Alabama has responded wholeheartedly with effor ts to keep manufacturing as the number one business sector in our state.

As you should be well-aware, key issues and accomplishments this year have been the:

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Issue ContentsPresident’s Message

02 President’s MessageGeorge addresses 2014 PSC races, EPA attacks and the Alabama Workforce Council.

News

05 New External Affairs DirectorMA welcomes Molly Cagle as new Director of External Affairs. Molly brings four years of experience as an employee at the State

Legislature.

Events

07 APPCO Annual MeetingThis year’s Meeting will be held Oct. 2-3. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for students in pulp and paper curriculum.

(Brief schedule included.)

10 MA November EventsMA asks members to participate in upcoming annual North Alabama Reverse

Trade Show and Environmental Conference.

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George Clark

PSC Races For two years now, so-called “environmentalists” have been trying to wreak havoc on our state’s jobs and economic development by shrinking and mandating our energy options and raising energy prices. Funded with millions of out-of-state dollars, local “environmentalists” were tasked with inserting themselves in the 2014 Public Service Commission (PSC) races, with two of the three PSC seats up for election. Extremists sought to fill these seats with candidates who would support these “environmentalists” and their job-killing agenda.

Affordable and reliable energy is critical to manufacturing. With that in mind, MA naturally submerged itself in these races, pushing our members and the general public to vote for Jeremy Oden and Chip Beeker, both candidates who will fight for manufacturing and our energy options.

After months of grassroots effor ts, we saw the desired outcome. Due to a lack of Democratic opposition in both PSC races, in the Republican Primary, Jeremy Oden was elected to Place 1 on the Commission, and following the Republican Runoff, Chip Beeker took Place 2 on the Commission. Again, we’d like to thank each and every one of you who went out and voted and those of you who spread the word about voting to your family, friends and employees. We told you that manufacturers would determine this election, and you did.

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08 MA Annual Fall MeetingRegistration closes Sept. 5 for the Sept. 18-19 Meeting in Point Clear. (Speaker

lineup included.)

06 JLDCMA requests members to exhibit at workforce development conference to introduce manufacturing careers to 8,000

top high school students.

• Victories in the Public Service Commission races• Attacks from the EPA and Environmental Extremists• Creation of the Alabama Workforce Council

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EPA AttacksCarbon Emissions Standards But please know that despite our victories at the state level, the war is far from over, as evidenced with the EPA’s June 2 carbon emissions proposal. The EPA’s proposed rule, or “Clean Power Plan,” that requires CO2 emissions reductions from existing U.S. power plants will provide minuscule improvements for the environment, yet vastly damaging consequences for our country and state’s economy.

If this proposal is executed, energy prices will skyrocket and thousands of Alabama jobs will be lost. Manufacturing companies will be able to weather the effects, but their employees will not.

This was the message I shared at the EPA’s public hearing in Atlanta on July 30. As part of the 120-day public comment period for the carbon emissions proposal, this hearing allowed me the opportunity to remind the EPA of how their extreme actions will affect our jobs and our employees. To view my complete four-minute testimony, click on the video below or click here.

Mercury and Toxic Standards For example, take into consideration the recent changes in Alabama Power Company’s energy unit structure. EPA’s 2011 Mercury and Toxic Standards rule forced the company to alter the generating capacity of seven of its coal-fired units and replace them with natural gas units. Sixty employees were laid off, as a result.

Also concerning with these conversions is the emphasis on natural gas. Historically, the price of natural gas has been volatile in comparison to coal, hydro and nuclear. Placing governmental mandates—which are being pushed by the EPA—on the use of natural gas to generate electricity will only add to the volatility of natural gas prices.

In addition, Environmental Extremists in our country are pushing to put an end to fracking, the process in which we obtain natural gas. Again, if the EPA continues to narrow the options in our country’s energy mix, the remaining energy sources will naturally soar in price. And if the EPA’s carbon emissions standards are executed, not seven but all of Alabama Power’s coal units will be affected.

(Video) MA President George Clark tells EPA that carbon emissions standards will put thousands of employees out of work.

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Alabama Wholesale Beer Association Clayco, Inc.

Enercon Services Inc.FabArc Steel Supply, Inc.

Jones Machine & Welding CompanyLyons HR

Revere Control Systems, Inc.Sain Engineering Associates, Inc.

Talladega Foundry & Machine Co., Inc.Wilcox Environmental

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Alabama Workforce Council Despite the negativity at the federal level, we are seeing game-changing effor ts for workforce development in our state. Governor Robert Bentley recently announced his creation of the Alabama Workforce Council (AWC), a council consisting of an appointed group of Alabama business and industry managers. Council members are serving as an advisory body to the Governor, the Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System and the Superintendent of the Alabama Department of Education in formulating policies, developing innovative educational workforce programming and discussing issues critical to the workforce development needs of the State of Alabama.

Even better, we have seven Manufacture Alabama members, along with myself, serving on this council. For a council made up of 29 members, MA is more than well represented. For the complete list of members, click here.

But we must remember that this Council would not have been possible without the advisement of our Board of Directors, who met with Governor Bentley in December 2012 and recommended the creation of a task force that would tackle Alabama’s workforce development needs. As a result, Governor Bentley created his College & Career Ready Task Force, whose members released several key recommendations in December 2013—one being the AWC’s creation.

MA will be providing monthly AWC email updates to allow members to follow and stay informed on the Council’s progress, so stay on the lookout for more AWC information.

Close to 30 members of the AWC gather at the Council’s second meeting, held Thursday, Aug. 21, to receive subcommittee appointments and receive updates on education from Chancellor Mark Heinrich and Superintendent Tommy Bice.

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NewsMA Welcomes New Director of External Affairs

Molly CagleDirector of External Affairs How many members of the Alabama State Legislature can you name? Better yet, how many do you know on a personal basis? Manufacture Alabama’s newest team member and Director of External Affairs, Molly Cagle, has worked with all of our legislators in some capacity. Molly’s four years of experience from working with Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh brings the quality and resources MA members have grown to expect in developing strong relationships with the Alabama Legislature.

Alongside MA President George Clark, Molly will be traveling and visiting with MA members to determine what our manufacturers require in a strong workforce. Additionally, she will be assisting George and MA in their lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, along with implementing and executing MA’s various proactive initiatives. Molly will oversee and serve as a chief component to BIPAC in the progression of the Alabama Prosperity Project, and she will serve as a staff resource to our councils and committees and as a resource to our president on workforce development and membership.

Away from the office, you will find Molly with husband Patrick at the lake or beach or find her spending time with her nieces. She received her bachelor’s in political science, with a minor in broadcast journalism, from Troy University. Molly brings with her a vast range of knowledge and energy to the table for MA members.

To get in touch with Molly, email her at molly@manufacturealabama.org or call 334.386.3000.

Molly Cagle

MA would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest partner members since September 2013.

Alabama Wholesale Beer Association Clayco, Inc.

Enercon Services Inc.FabArc Steel Supply, Inc.

Jones Machine & Welding CompanyLyons HR

Revere Control Systems, Inc.Sain Engineering Associates, Inc.

Talladega Foundry & Machine Co., Inc.Wilcox Environmental

Brenford Environmental SystemsDecosimo

Environmental 360, Inc.Integra Staffing

LBYD, Inc.Mobile Gas, a Sempra Company

ROMERSoutheast Alabama Gas DistrictWashington County Economic

Development Initiative

Civil & Engineering Consultants, Inc.EcoSouth Services of Mobile LLC

Exponent, Inc.Jim Cooper Construction, Inc.

Littlejohn Engineering Associates, Inc.Pro-Fab Machine of Hartselle, Inc.

Safety Source, Inc.Southern Electrical Contractors, Inc.

White Electrical Construction CompanyYates Construction

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EventsMA Invites Members to Introduce Manufacturing to Students

What: The 2014 Joint Leadership Development Conference (JLDC) is a workforce development and leadership development effort that will bring together 8,000 top high school students from across the state to learn about the career paths available to them in more than 100 state and national industries. In existence for 13 years now, this partnership between the Alabama State Department of Education and business and industry is a top-notch conference in which Manufacture Alabama has played a significant role for the past four years.

Who: We would like to ask that you, as an MA member, sign up to exhibit at this year’s JLDC and showcase your company plant and sector. There is NO fee to exhibit. It is MA’s goal to have at least one manufacturer from every industry sector to exhibit at this conference. If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact our office at 334.386.3000 immediately. A September 1 deadline for submitting exhibitor information has already passed.

Where/When: The 2014 JLDC will be held at the BJCC in Downtown Birmingham from Nov. 17-18, but exhibitors will need to be present Nov. 17-18. Exhibitor registration closes Nov. 3.

Why: JLDC presents us with a prime opportunity to interact one-on-one with students who will soon be entering the workforce. Through JLDC, students can go directly to the manufacturing experts—us. You have the opportunity to address their misconceptions and their questions and share with them the many opportunities that manufacturing has to offer them. Again, there is NO fee to exhibit. To learn more about this year’s JLDC, visit www.alabamajldc.org/. To see pictures from last year’s conference, click here.

How: MA will be by your side throughout the entire exhibiting process. We will be around to assist with any of your questions or needs and will help you register and even set up, if desired. Workforce development is a team effort, so understand that you will not be alone in your work at this conference. You will be surrounded by the MA staff and fellow members. To get the process started or for any questions, contact Molly Cagle at molly@manufacturealabama.org or call the office at 334.386.3000.

(Top): More than 4,500 high school students attend 2013 JLDC.(Bottom): Students interact with Nucor Steel (left) and RockTenn (right) employees and learn about careers in their respective manufacturing sectors.

Events

The Alabama Pulp & Paper Council (APPCO) and Auburn Pulp & Paper Foundation (APPF) will hold their annual meeting Oct. 2-3, 2014, at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center in Auburn, Ala. In alignment with the APPF’s purpose as a scholarship program, the meeting will serve as an opportunity to raise scholarship money for students in the pulp and paper curriculum. Proceeds from the silent auction and dinner banquet will go toward scholarship recipients, many of which will be present and recognized at the event. For more on the meeting’s agenda, a basic outline can be found below.

The meeting cost is $160 per person. To register for the event, please click here or contact Roy McAuley at roy@manufacturealabama.org or 334.386.3000. To reserve a room at the Auburn University Hotel, call (800) 228-2876, and mention the Alabama Pulp and Paper Foundation to receive the conference’s discounted rate of $109 per night. Room reservations are advised to be placed by Sept. 15.

If you are unable to attend, please know that you can still participate in and donate to this important cause. A giveaway contest will be done again at this year’s meeting, with the winning prize being an E-Z-GO Express S4 High Output Limited Edition golf cart, worth just under $9,000. Contest tickets are $100 each. To enter, contact Roy McAuley at roy@manufacturealabama.org.

APPCO, APPF Annual Meeting to Raise Scholarship Funds

Friday, Oct. 3

8 a.m.-9 a.m. APPCO Board Breakfast APPCO Breakfast

9:15 a.m. -10:45 a.m. APPF General Business Session

9:15 a.m.-11 a.m. APPCO Environmental Committee Meeting Adjourn

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Thursday, Oct. 2

8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. “Workforce Development in Alabama” (George Clark)

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Samuel Ginn, College of Engineering’s Advanced Manufacturing Initiative Speakers TBA

Noon-2 p.m. Lunch

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Mill Managers & Recent Graduates Panel Discussion

5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Reception & Silent Auction

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Dinner Banquet Speaker: Donna Harman President & CEO, American Forest & Paper Association

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Time is running out for you to register for Manufacture Alabama’s 10th Annual Fall Meeting, set for Sept. 18-19, 2014, at the Marriott Grand Hotel Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Ala. The opportunity to register will end tomorrow, Sept. 5, so mark your calendar because you do not want to miss out on this year’s speakers, consisting of:

Governor Robert Bentley“The State of Alabama” Governor Robert Bentley was elected in 2010 as the 53rd Governor of the State of Alabama for his commitment to creating jobs for the people of Alabama. When Dr. Bentley took office in 2011, the state’s unemployment rate was 9.3 percent. Since then, Alabama has gained more than 60,000 jobs and has the lowest unemployment rate in the South. Notable victories by Governor Bentley have been recruiting Airbus to build airplanes in Mobile; recruiting Remington Arms to expand its facilities to Huntsville; and driving efforts to keep the Wrangler Distribution plant in Hackleburg. To learn more about Governor Bentley, click here.

“Workforce Development” Speakers Speakers pictured above will discuss game-changing workforce development strategies and tactics designed to prepare Alabama’s workforce for the 21st century. These speakers will address specific topics, such as a statewide marketing plan; career coaches; and alignment among business and industry, education and government. To learn more about these speakers, click on the desired speaker’s name: Chancellor Mark Heinrich; Zeke Smith; Dr. Philip Cleveland

David Furman, FBI“Economic Espionage and Theft of Trade Secrets” David Furman’s presentation will address how these crimes are typically committed, along with steps that company representatives can take to ensure these crimes aren’t committed against their company. Included in the presentation will be a showing of “The Company Man,” an FBI-produced movie that is based on a true story.

Fall Meeting Registration Closes Tomorrow, Sept. 5

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Chancellor Mark Heinrich Zeke Smith, Alabama Power Company; AWC

Dr. Philip Cleveland, State Department of Education

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Joseph Borg“The Wolf of Wall Street” Based on the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort’s brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont, “The Wolf of Wall Street” film has an Alabama connection. It was Director of Alabama Securities Commission Joseph Borg who formed the multi-state task force that led to the arrest and conviction of Belfort for securities fraud and money laundering. Borg has testified before Congressional committees on microcap fraud; information sharing among financial regulatory agencies; risks facing everyday investors; and much more. To learn more about Joseph Borg, click here.

Michael Patterson, Blue Cross Blue Shield“The Affordable Health Care Act” This year is the first instance in which we are seeing the effects of the Affordable Health Care Act, passed into law on March 23, 2010. Pushing aside the highly divided opinions on the Act and what it means for health care delivery, Blue Cross Blue Shield representative Michael Patterson will provide an educated depiction of what the Act is doing. Specifically addressed will be true expectations for employees and employers, including health care services provided and their costs. To learn more about Michael Patterson, click here.

Larry Walsh, The Hawthorn Group“The 2014 Election Season” With a political consulting background and as Vice-Chairman of The Hawthorn Group, Larry Walsh will present his perspective on the 2014-15 political landscape and how changes in Washington, D.C., could impact the nation. Before The Hawthorn Group, Larry Walsh worked on more than 30 races, from U.S. House and Senate races to U.S. and Latin America presidential races. To learn more about Larry Walsh, click here.

Registration for the Meeting is $575, which includes all planned meals and functions for you and your spouse/guest. Additional family members/guests are asked to purchase dinner tickets at $75 per person. Hotel reservations can be made by visiting www.marriott.com or by calling 1-800-544-9933.

Registration forms and information can be located by clicking here. Refunds will be provided up until Sept. 5, 2014; for a refund, notify MA before this date. For any questions about the Meeting, feel free to contact Rebecca Camerio by email at rebecca@manufacturealabama.org or by phone at 334.386.3000.

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EventsMA Invites Members to Participate in Upcoming Events

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Manufacturers: We ask that you will take the time to exhibit at this event. Know that there is no fee to exhibit. Lunch will be provided to exhibitors at no cost. To register as an exhibitor, click here.

Advantages: l Give back to your community. Proceeds benefit the local United Way. l Discover savings that will reduce your bottom line. l Build a network of suppliers, and network with local manufacturers.

Partners: This is your chance to visit and speak face-to-face with the manufacturing decision-makers. Attendance for MA members is $75 and for non-members, $125. Again, event proceeds will benefit the local United Way. To register as an attendee, click here.

Also, you can register today to exhibit at or attend this event by calling Rebecca Camerio at 334.386.3000. For further event details, click here.

Below are companies that have previously participated in NARTS. We would like to thank them for their continuous support.

3MBP America

Del Monte FoodsMerryweather FoamREHAU Automotive

Toray Fluorofibers (America)Yutaka

American ProteinsCerro Wire & Cable Company

Etowah ChemicalsNational Packaging

Topre AmericaUnited Launch Alliance

Ascend Performance MaterialsDaikin America

International PaperNucor Steel

Toray Carbon Fibers AmericaUnited States Steel

North Alabama Reverse Trade Show The North Alabama Reverse Trade Show (NARTS) is a Manufacture Alabama annual event in which plant managers, purchasing managers, project engineers and other manufacturing decision-makers stand behind booths while suppliers and vendors attend, or visit, these booths. This year’s NARTS will be held Nov. 13, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Calhoun Community College Aerospace Training Center—U.S. Highway 31, Decatur, Ala.

Ascend Performance Materials representatives exhibit at last year’s NARTS and speak with local supplier representatives.

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EventsMA Invites Members to Participate in Upcoming Events (Cont’d.)

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Environmental Conference Manufacture Alabama will be holding its annual Environmental Conference on November 19, 2014, at the Marriott Montgomery Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill in Prattville, Ala. During this Conference, we will discuss and elaborate upon a wide range of environmental issues that are critical to your company’s livelihood.

A light reception will be held Nov. 18, the night before the Conference, and MA has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate of $119 per night for those staying overnight for the Conference. To reserve your room, please contact the hotel directly at 334.290.1235. To receive the special rate, remember to indicate that you are with MA. The deadline for hotel reservations is Oct. 31.

For more information on our 2014 Environmental Conference, click here. For any questions or to register by phone, call Rebecca Camerio at 334.386.3000.

(Top): ADEM Director Lance LeFleur delivers an ADEM update at last year’s Conference. (Bottom): An exhibiting Total Waste Stream Solutions representative speaks with a Conference attendee.

Attendees: We would like to extend an invitation to attend to all of our members, especially plant managers, environmental and production managers, process engineers, other individuals with environmental planning responsibilities and consultants who assist clients with environmental matters. The registration cost for a single member is $150. Four members or more from the same company will have a registration fee of $130 per person. A non-member fee is set at $185 per person. To register as an attendee, click here.

Exhibitors: We ask that our partner members, specifically, exhibit at this year’s conference. Exhibiting will provide you with the opportunity to introduce your company’s premier environmental services to Alabama’s top manufacturers. The registration fee to exhibit is $475 for MA members and $750 for non-members. Registered exhibitors will be provided with an 8x10 booth and will be allowed seminar attendance for one individual. Additional seminar attendance seats will be $125 per person. To register as an exhibitor, click here.

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