Rockwell Automation Executive Named to US Gov’t Manufacturing Council

A 24 man council led by the US Commerce Secretary, Gary Locke welcomes its newest member, Michael Laszkiewicz, the Vice President & General Manager of Rockwell Automation’s Power Components Business.

“A vibrant manufacturing sector isn’t just critical for the millions of Americans whose jobs depend on it,” Locke said as he appointed new members to the 2010 Manufacturing Council. “Manufacturing is absolutely central to driving the innovation that fuels the American economy.”

Laszkiewicz said the Council’s work comes at a critical moment for American manufacturers.

“Ten years from now global manufacturing will look nothing like it does today,” Laszkiewicz said. “We hope that the federal government will join forces with American manufacturers to foster the next round of technological innovation that will create highly efficient smart factories.”

Locke said the Council will bring him ideas for ways the federal government can support manufacturing and exports.

Full article on MarketWatch.com

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