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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) visited Framework Automation in Los Angeles, California as the second stop of its Factory Floor Fridays campaign. These visits are designed to tell the story of the American Dream through the eyes of the companies and workers building the next generation of American industry—proving that with the right tools and support, U.S. innovation can compete and win anywhere in the world.

During the visit to Framework Automation, Chairman John Jovanovic saw firsthand the company’s progress in reshaping textile manufacturing in the United States. Textile manufacturing has long been a time-intensive and costly process. Now, by combining advanced machinery with intelligent software, Framework Automation is producing apparel faster and at scale—helping to rebuild domestic manufacturing while meeting the demands of a rapidly changing market.

"A key focus of EXIM is putting U.S. equipment, technology, and workers first while rebuilding our domestic manufacturing capacity,” Chairman John Jovanovic said.  “Framework Automation is a firsthand example of this, showing how U.S. exporters can compete in specialized global markets while strengthening our supply chains here at home.”

"For decades, the U.S. lost apparel manufacturing because labor costs outran every other input. Robotics and automation are changing that equation. When you combine advanced technology with the raw materials, energy, and capital infrastructure the U.S. already has, domestic production becomes competitive again. Framework is building the factory model that proves this, and partners like EXIM are essential to financing the next generation of American manufacturers doing the same,” said Denver Rayburn, CEO of Framework Automation.

“American manufacturers are the backbone of our economic security,” said Jovanovic about the mission of Factory Floor Fridays. “Factory Floor Fridays give EXIM the opportunity to hear from businesses large and small—which account for nearly 90 percent of our transactions—and ensure they have the financing tools they need to compete, grow, and win in global markets.”

EXIM's Make More in America Initiative (MMIA) reflects the agency's broader commitment to companies like Framework Automation. Under MMIA, EXIM makes its existing medium- and long-term loans, loan guarantees, and insurance available to export-oriented domestic manufacturing projects—revitalizing American manufacturing and improving the resiliency of U.S. supply chains. Framework Automation embodies that same mission: strengthening the domestic manufacturing base while competing in global markets.

Now, American manufacturing is back. Because of President Trump’s leadership, U.S. manufacturing capped off the first quarter of 2026 with the first positive manufacturing job growth in three years. When EXIM was founded 92 years ago, its mission was simple: put Americans back to work and rebuild our manufacturing base. That mission hasn't changed. Under President Trump, EXIM is once again a frontline economic tool revitalizing American industry and ensuring the future is built by American workers.

ABOUT EXIM:

As the United States government’s official export credit agency, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) supports American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. As an independent agency, EXIM plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American businesses are given a fighting chance. To achieve this mission, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. Learn more at www.exim.gov. 

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