

Download our partner report featuring insights from 100 leaders at small and mid-sized American manufacturing companies. Created to support the builders powering our economy, this report elevates the voices of those doing the real work, highlighting today’s biggest challenges and the opportunities ahead.
The strength of American manufacturing lies in entrepreneurial small and medium-sized businesses spread throughout the country.
Of the approximately 250,000 manufacturers nationwide, 98% are small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The majority of the 13 million American manufacturing workers are employed by small businesses. To support meaningful growth in this sector, we must ensure these businesses have the access to capital, modern technology, and a regulatory environment that enables entrepreneurial manufacturers to thrive.
Drawing from Sustainment's growing network of over 100,000 U.S. manufacturers, these survey findings, presented in partnership with NAIA, offer valuable insights to inform decision- making for manufacturers, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders nationwide.
Launched by Sustainment and NAIA, this report surfaces real challenges and opportunities for American manufacturers, delivering insights to inform meaningful conversations and policy decisions nationwide.