[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 118 (Monday, July 15, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEFENSE MANUFACTURING AND MACHINING SITE VISIT

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, I had 
the privilege of returning to Blairsville, Pennsylvania, and the 
National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining site in my 
district.
  Founded in 2003, NCDMM is committed to driving innovation throughout 
the defense manufacturing industry. They are helping revitalize our 
Nation's manufacturing industry by implementing solutions, cutting 
commercial and defense customer costs, increasing productivity, 
improving quality, decreasing lead times, and reducing waste. NCDMM 
works to leverage the expertise of their team to deliver innovative 
manufacturing solutions that produce real results.
  My recent visit highlighted their efforts to create a 2-year 
curriculum, partnering with local institutions to train veterans for 
additive manufacturing placement following their service. This project 
addresses two critical issues: opportunities for veterans and strategic 
workforce shortages.
  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the leadership and the work of the 
dedicated staff at the NCDMM site. I wish them all the best as they 
continue to bring innovation and efficiency to our Nation's 
manufacturing industries.

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