The NFPA Journal has provided that “A heat source too close to combustible items and cutting or welding too close to combustible items were the two leading factors contributing to ignition in structure fires involving hot work. Together, they accounted for 59 percent of the fires, 78 percent of the civilian deaths, 54 percent of the civilian injuries, and 40 percent of the direct property damage.” That is where AMI comes in! Our FM Approved Welding Blankets, Curtains, Pads and Fire Quilts were designed for the purpose of creating a barrier between cutting & welding and combustible items. C ..read more

EXIM honored AMI’s small business exporting success at annual conference in Washington, D.C. MECHANIC FALLS, ME — Today, Auburn Manufacturing Inc. (AMI)—the Maine-based industry leader in the manufacture of advanced textiles for extreme-heat environments—is proud to announce its recent recognition as one of the Export-Import Bank of the United States’ (EXIM) “Exporters of the Year.” AMI was given the award at EXIM’s 2023 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. last week. The EXIM conference focused on its “Make More in America Initiative,” namely the importance of supporting U.S. manufacturing ..read more

AMI is honored to be one of 8 companies receiving EXIM Banks Exporter of the Year Awards at their 2023 Annual Conference. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) awarded eight EXIM customers representing the diversity of American exports and innovation as its Exporters of the Year at its 2023 Annual Conference. “The eight exporters recognized this year serve as prime examples of the strength of U.S. business and American exporting,” said EXIM President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis. “EXIM is dedicated to facilitating the exporting success of U.S. small bu ..read more

The manufacturing sector in the United States is experiencing a boom, with output and employment at record highs. Historically, manufacturing has been hard hit in economic downturns. The CNN Business article “America is in a factory boom again. Even a recession may not bring it down this time” attributes the current manufacturing boom to many factors, including increased demand for goods from consumers and businesses, government policies that have supported investment in manufacturing, and a shift in global supply chains. At Auburn Manufacturing, we are pleased to be one of the companies helpi ..read more

Kathie Leonard, CEO of Auburn Manufacturing, Inc., recently sat down with the Manufacturing Report, the Alliance for American Manufacturing‘s podcast. During this podcast, Kathie discussed the origins of Auburn Manufacturing, Inc., working in the male-dominated manufacturing industry, the challenges AMI faced with Chinese dumping, and the excitement surrounding President Joe Biden’s recent visit to AMI’s Auburn, Maine, manufacturing plant. Hear Kathie’s story and learn more about The Manufacturing Report podcast: Listen Now. The post The Manufacturing Report Podcast Interviews AMI CEO, Kathie ..read more

President Biden’s historic visit to Auburn Manufacturing on Friday elevated our industry’s profile and reinforced its competitiveness and economic contribution in regional and national media headlines and news video clips across the country. AMI CEO Kathie Leonard introduced President Biden and outlined the challenges her company has faced over the years, including inflation, unfair import competition and a once-in-a generation pandemic that nearly derailed her company. But a major battle she won against Chinese companies dumping silica fabric on the U.S. market, combined with federal policies ..read more

Mechanic Falls, ME — Today, Auburn Manufacturing Inc. (AMI)—the Maine-based industry leader in the manufacture of advanced textiles for extreme-heat environments—was honored to host President Joe Biden at its facility in Auburn, marking one of the most prestigious visits in Maine’s history. President Biden was the first sitting president to visit Auburn since 1912, touting the state of Maine as a national leader in manufacturing under his leadership and highlighting AMI as a leading innovator and job creator in the local community. President Biden specif ..read more

From the Sun Journal, written by Christopher Wheelock MECHANIC FALLS — Auburn Manufacturing Inc. is savoring its second legal victory over Chinese competitors, who it has long accused of harming its business by unfairly dumping subsidized imports of amorphous silica fabric into the U.S. market. It’s a core product that AMI has made for decades and is used in welding curtains, fire protection and insulation because of its heat resistant qualities. “We are always encouraged to see progress from a public policy perspective, but our fight goes on,” Kathie Leonard, president and chief executive off ..read more

Inside US-China Trade – Powered by Dow Jones The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative last year asked for input on its review of Section 301 tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese goods — and it got what it asked for, as hundreds of companies, associations and others have laid out their positions on whether the duties should remain. Tuesday marked the close of the comment period USTR opened in November as part of its statutorily required review of the tariffs, imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. USTR announced the review last May by notifying industries that ..read more

Senator King and Vice Chair Pryor visited AMI to highlight the importance of overseas opportunities for Maine’s small businesses AUBURN, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today visited Auburn Manufacturing Inc. (AMI) with Vice Chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Judith Pryor to highlight the importance of empowering small U.S. and Maine businesses to pursue overseas markets. During the visit, AMI President Kathie Leonard gave Senator King and Vice Chair Pryor an overview of the work being done at AMI and a tour of their Auburn facilities to see first ..read more