The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) public policy team was in Washington D.C. this week meeting with the offices of U.S. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted and U.S. Reps. Bob Latta and Troy Balderson to discuss energy policy, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and other issues impacting Ohio manufacturing. The trip also included meetings with OMA members Whirlpool, Ferrero, Schaeffler, Tyson and Sherwin-Williams, along with a visit to the National Association of Manufacturers headquarters.

The visit gave OMA a chance to hear directly from both lawmakers and manufacturers on the policy decisions shaping costs, competitiveness and growth, while reinforcing the day-to-day realities facing Ohio plants. The goal was straightforward: make sure Ohio manufacturers’ priorities are part of the conversation as Washington weighs decisions with direct implications for investment, operations and expansion.

“Federal policy does not stop at the Beltway. It lands in Ohio plants, on Ohio balance sheets and in Ohio jobs,” said OMA President Ryan Augsburger. “That is why OMA stays engaged.” 3/12/2026