Friday, October 4, 2013, is National Manufacturing Day. Local manufacturers, along with more than 700 companies nationwide, will host open house events to demonstrate what manufacturing is and what it isn’t. The goal for Manufacturing Day is to change the public image of manufacturing and promote it as a viable career option for future generations.

Among the Fremont companies that are hosting an open house and facilities tour next Friday include:

CalWeld

Contract manufacturer specializing in the research and design of advanced high purity welds for high technology industries and equipment

Location: 4308 Solar Way

4 tour options: 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Biolytic Lab Performance

Manufactures advanced oligo synthesizers

Location: 5680 Stewart Ave.

Tours from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For more information about these manufacturing businesses, or to register for a facility tour, please go to the Manufacturing Day website at www.mfgday.com.

Additionally, the City of Fremont, in partnership with the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Roundtable, will recognize Silicon Valley Manufacturing Week for the entire week leading up to October 4th. The City and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will co-host an event on Tuesday October 1st at Fremont’s new Foreign Trade Zone facility, RK Logistics, located at 41707 Christy Street. The Open House will take place from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and will include tours of the warehousing and logistics facility as well as the unveiling of Fremont’s Innovation District branding.

To RSVP for the Trade Zone event, or for any other questions, contact me at kmarshall@fremont.gov

Additionally, the City of Fremont, in partnership with the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Roundtable, will recognize Silicon Valley Manufacturing Week for the entire week leading up to October 4th. The City and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will co-host an event on Tuesday October 1st at Fremont’s new Foreign Trade Zone facility, RK Logistics, located at 41707 Christy Street. The Open House will take place from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and will include tours of the warehousing and logistics facility as well as the unveiling of Fremont’s Innovation District branding.

To RSVP for the Trade Zone event, or for any other questions, contact me at kmarshall@fremont.gov