NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons delivered 2015 State of Manufacturing Address at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. "America's success depends on manufacturing’s success," said Timmons, who noted manufacturing to be "as resilient and robust as ever." Timmons cited 4 fundamental values as foundation for U.S. manufacturing success. Also, Timmons spoke on such topics as free and fair trade, corporate tax rates, energy, regulations, health care, labor policy, and infrastructure.