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In the News
KC NTMA and Kansas City precision manufacturing in the press and on air.
KMBC 9 News · September 14, 2026
Vice President JD Vance visits Olathe, rallies for Kansas Republicans
KC NTMA helped coordinate Vice President JD Vance’s September 14 visit to WEBCO Manufacturing in Olathe, bringing together Kansas City manufacturing leaders for a conversation focused on the industry and its role in the U.S. economy. The visit highlighted the strength of Kansas City’s manufacturing community and the companies contributing to its continued growth.
Kansas City Business Journal · July 15, 2026
Precision Drives Kansas City: the economic impact of local precision manufacturing
Precision manufacturing is a driving force behind Kansas City’s economy, supporting industries ranging from aerospace and defense to transportation and beyond. This article highlights KC NTMA’s Precision Drives Kansas City economic impact report and the critical role local precision manufacturers play in the region’s workforce, supply chain and future growth.
Read the full story at Kansas City Business Journal (opens in a new tab)KSHB 41 · May 18, 2026
JD Vance rallies support for manufacturing growth in Kansas City
Vice President JD Vance visited Milbank Manufacturing in Kansas City to speak about the importance of American manufacturing, manufacturing jobs and the workers who make the products Americans rely on. KC NTMA shared the perspective of Kansas City’s precision manufacturing industry at a time when federal trade and tariff decisions were raising significant questions for local manufacturers.
KSNT, Topeka News · February 25, 2026
Topeka manufacturing leaders respond to Supreme Court tariff decision
During a youth manufacturing engagement experience, KC NTMA Executive Director Katherine O’Toole spoke with a Topeka news station about the Supreme Court’s tariff decision and its potential impact on Kansas manufacturers.
KCMO Kansas City Talk Radio · February 23, 2026
Pete Mundo talks tariffs with KC NTMA’s Katherine O’Toole
Pete Mundo interviews KC NTMA Executive Director Katherine O’Toole about the impact of tariff decisions on Kansas City’s precision manufacturing industry. The conversation explores how changing tariff policies are affecting local manufacturers and the broader manufacturing supply chain.