Georgia Elected Officials tour NMMA Member Facility, Syntec Industries, in Honor of Manufacturing Day

Georgia state Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R, GA-52) and State Representative Katie Dempsey (R, GA-13) visited the Syntec Industries facilities in Rome, Georgia earlier this month in honor of Manufacturing Day. The tour provided Georgia leaders an opportunity to see first-hand the impacts of the recreational boating and marine manufacturing industry across the state.

During the visit, Senator Hufstetler and Representative Dempsey met with company leadership, toured the plant, and engaged with employees to learn about company operations. The group discussed industry priorities, including workforce challenges and development and industry-led education partnerships.

NMMA’s Ben Murray, Manager of Southeast Policy and Engagement, thanked the legislators for attending the facility tours. “On behalf of the NMMA team and our members, we thank Senator Hufstetler and Representative Dempsey for taking the time to visit Syntec’s facilities,” Murray said. “Manufacturing is a big part of the local and regional economy here in Georgia, and we appreciate the legislature’s continued support for manufacturing and the entire boating industry. The NMMA looks forward to continuing our work with Georgia leadership this upcoming session.”

National Manufacturing Day is held annually on the first Friday of October, with events continuing throughout the entire month. Manufacturing day celebrates the manufacturers who make the products that keep us safe, enrich our lives, strengthen our economic and national security, and provide countless opportunities for our communities and workforce.

If you have questions or are interested in scheduling a facility visit with your state legislators or members of Congress, please contact Ben Murray at [email protected].

Photo: Georgia State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R, GA-52) and State Representative Katie Dempsey (R, GA-13) toured the Syntec Industries facilities in Rome, Georgia, with Syntec President Bill Watters, and NMMA Staff Tillie Fowler and Ben Murray. (L to R: Rep. Katie Dempsey (R, GA-13), Bill Watters, Tillie Fowler, Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R, GA-52), and Ben Murray).