Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) celebrates its 110th year serving as “The Voice for Suppliers.” The association announced it would mark its anniversary with a new global vision and a commitment to assist its more than 1,000 member companies, embracing industry changes that will drive new opportunities for association members.
“Through our industry impact study released in 2013, we have clearly established that suppliers are vital economic drivers and job creators across America,” said Steve Handschuh, MEMA president and CEO. “The total employment impact from the U.S. motor vehicle supplier industry is 3.62 million employees – the largest manufacturing sector in the U.S. – for every direct job in the motor vehicle supplier industry, another five jobs are created.”
“As motor vehicle parts suppliers operate in an increasingly technological and global business environment, it is more critical than ever for us to work together and to speak with one voice on the important issues facing our industry,” said John Corey, president and CEO of Stoneridge Inc. and chairman of the MEMA board of directors. “For 110 years, MEMA has served as ‘The Voice for Suppliers’ and continues to work tirelessly on behalf of the more than 1,000 companies that manufacture components and systems for use in motor vehicles and equipment in the light vehicle and heavy-duty, on- and off-highway commercial vehicle markets for the original equipment and aftermarket industries.”
Handschuh noted that MEMA plans to celebrate its 110th year of service to the supplier industry at key industry events throughout the year.
