Celebrating Manufacturing Day

Updated October 2025.

On the first Friday of each October, Manufacturing Day is celebrated. Formed by The Manufacturing Institute in partnership with the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, the day celebrates the exciting job opportunities the industry can offer, especially due to the industry’s modernization and innovation. While many think of manufacturing as dirty, loud, and highly laborious, the industry is revitalizing with automation and technology to offer exciting career opportunities.

As many organizations and manufacturers celebrate this day, some will open their doors to the community. Others will celebrate with virtual tours or by releasing information that help celebrate those organizations’ successes. No matter how it is celebrated, it is important to consider the many benefits manufacturing brings to communities nationwide. For instance:

• According to the National Association of Manufacturers, manufacturers add $2.9 trillion in value to the economy.
• According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13 million people are employed by manufacturers in the United States.
• There are nearly 500,000 job openings in the industry, and nearly 4 million new manufacturing positions are expected by 2033.

HBK Manufacturing Solutions is proud to support manufacturers and related organizations over our seventy five year history. Our roots in the Rust Belt have given us unique insight into the evolution of manufacturing operations, processes, and technologies. We honor and support all manufacturers in our community and look forward to witnessing and supporting the continued innovation, growth, and evolution of the industry.