The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) works for the success of the more than 12.8 million men and women who make things in America, representing 14,000 member companies—from small businesses to global leaders—in every industrial sector. The NAM’s work is centered around four values that make our industry strong and America exceptional: free enterprise, competitiveness, individual liberty and equal opportunity. These pillars guide what the association does every day, whether it’s standing up for manufacturers in Washington, DC, inspiring the next generation of manufacturing talent, providing news and intelligence about the industry or helping members innovate and advance.