National Manufacturing Month celebrates the strength of U.S. manufacturing and its role in driving local economies. For SSP, it marks the start of our four-part series on the Purpose, People, Precision, and Progress that keep it vital.
Manufacturing is the backbone of economies, supply chains, and communities. Every October, National Manufacturing Month reminds us to celebrate the people and products behind it.
National Manufacturing Month is also a reminder to see the bigger picture. Companies across the country are reshoring U.S. manufacturing and production — not just to save on cost, but to build confidence. Local production reduces risks, speeds solutions, and strengthens accountability in ways global networks cannot.
The fragility of recent supply chains has underscored just how important resilience is. Shorter, local supply chains mean fewer disruptions and faster recovery when the unexpected happens, giving customers the stability they depend on.
Manufacturing also ensures that skills and opportunities remain here at home. With nearly 4 million jobs needed in the next decade, workforce development is critical — not just to preserve knowledge but to build the future.
Together, these forces show why American manufacturing is as vital as ever. It drives nearly 11% of the U.S. economy and employs over 13 million people, underscoring its contribution to growth and opportunity.
Entire industries rely on manufacturing to keep their systems safe, efficient, and reliable. At SSP, we see this across sectors where precision makes all the difference:
- Alternative fuels: The transition to cleaner energy requires dependable, leak-tight systems. Manufacturing makes hydrogen, CNG, and other renewable fuels possible.
- Oil & gas: Global energy reliability depends on durable equipment, and our products safeguard uptime and compliance.
These are only a few examples. Manufacturing supports countless industries, from chemical processing to transportation. Explore more about the industries we serve here: https://www.myssp.com/industries
At SSP, these truths are lived out daily. By keeping design, machining, assembly, and testing all under one roof, we give our customers confidence with fewer delays and shorter lead times.
It’s why we’ve achieved 99.9% on-time delivery and 11 years with no lost-time injuries. These milestones prove what’s possible when companies invest in people, keep production close to home, and hold processes accountable.
We are just one example of how American manufacturing strengthens industries and communities, and why it still matters.
As we celebrate National Manufacturing Month, SSP is proud to share why manufacturing still matters to our economy, our communities, and our future.
In the weeks ahead, we’ll spotlight the people, precision, and progress that drive our work.
Because American manufacturing still matters. And at SSP, we’re proud to demonstrate its impact this month and every month.