Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA

07/28/2026

Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA was honored to join Rhode Island Commerce to learn about the global innovation happening at Toray Plastics at Quonset. Toray is redefining sustainability —incredible to see what is happening in Rhode Island. Chris and his team (and Hachi, of course) were gracious hosts!

07/28/2026

Senesco Marine, LLC USA shipbuilding at its finest! Check out these magnificent images of their latest tug projects.

06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA, RIMA 250 Annual Meeting and Breakfast, as we celebrated Rhode Island’s proud role as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

It was an honor to recognize the historic achievements of Rhode Island’s legacy manufacturers, including those celebrating remarkable milestones of 50, 75, 100 years and beyond. Their longevity, innovation, and commitment continue to shape our state’s economy and manufacturing future.

04/27/2026

Important Update for Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA Members: Tariff Refund Opportunity

There’s a major opportunity for manufacturers to recover tariff costs.

The U.S. government has begun returning over $166 billion in tariffs, and a new automated system is now open to process refund requests.

Here’s what you need to know:
✔️ You may be eligible for tariff refunds + interest
⏳ The window to apply is short
⚠️ Errors or missing information could delay your refund
CBIZ experts are available to help RIMA members navigate the process

📄 Need help? Email DLTariffs&[email protected]
and mention you’re a RIMA member cc: [email protected]
Don’t miss this opportunity—review the information and take action today.

04/13/2026

Congratulations to Walco Electric's Fred Ewing on 30 years of service from Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA

04/12/2026

Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA Members in the News:

Big congratulations to Senesco Marine, LLC on the launch and christening of Battery Steele—the first-ever electric ferry built in New England for Casco Bay Lines!

This is an incredible achievement that highlights the power of Rhode Island manufacturing—where innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability come together to shape the future.

We are proud to celebrate our members leading the way!
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03/30/2026

Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA invites manufacturers and our partners to a FREE event you won’t want to miss: Energy to Profits for Business Owners
Hosted by Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank

Wednesday, April 1 - 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration required (no walk-ins) RSVP [email protected]

Why attend?
✔ Reduce energy costs & gain control over future expenses
✔ Increase profitability
✔ Enhance your building’s value
✔ Unlock potential new revenue streams
✔ Strengthen your organization’s sustainable, green brand

Rhode Island’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program is transforming how businesses invest in their buildings—and their bottom line.

03/16/2026

Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA is proud to share our newly redesigned newsletter -RIMA: Manufacturing the Future. https://lnkd.in/ekcUyagY

Our inaugural version celebrates RIMA's Annual Awards Dinner at the Omni Providence Hotel — sponsored by Beacon Bank — the most successful and best-attended event in RIMA’s history. The incredible energy in the room reflected the strength of Rhode Island’s 60,000+ manufacturing employees who power our state’s economy every day.

This milestone event would not have been possible without the support of everyone who sponsored, nominated, and attended, along with our valued partners including Beacon Bank, Polaris MEP, Insperity, Meridian Printing, Adler Po***ck & Sheehan P.C., Frogs Videography and RIMA's signature sponsors including Amgen Gallagher Raytheon Taco CBIZ and more. RIMA is proud to honor each of our winners throughout 2026: Henry D. Sharpe Award, West Warwick Welding, Al Lubrano MVP Award, Steve Ilmrud, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Next-Gen Leadership Award, Ronald Fasano, Fasano Corporation, Inc., Manufacturing Innovation Award Nicholas A Jones, ChemArt, Partner of the Year Award, Atlantic Paper & Supply, President’s Award, Benjamin White, Taco, Inc., and the RIMA Chairman's Chairman’s Award to RIMA co-founder David A. Brown, Whittet-Higgins Company, who brought the house down with his remarks.

This issue also highlights two important milestones for Rhode Island manufacturing:

• The launch of RIMA’s Women’s Leadership Council, bringing together the state’s most powerful and influential female leaders to help shape the future of business and manufacturing.
• RIMA was honored to stand with Governor Dan McKee for the signing of Executive Order 26-01, an important step toward expanding Rhode Island’s renewable energy options and strengthening our manufacturing competitiveness.

We are grateful for the continued leadership, innovation, and collaboration that make Rhode Island’s manufacturing community stronger every day.

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