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The Made in America Product Showcase at The White House
The 2nd Annual Made in America Product Showcase at The White House is about to begin and we are proud to see several MAM Members and Supporters are included, yet again!
Why is The U.S. Flag Worn “Backward” on The Uniform?
Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, is the governing authority for the wear of Army uniforms. Paragraph 28-18 governs the wear of the United States Flag on Army Uniforms.
College Degree Not Necessary In Today’s Job Market
At a steel factory dwarfed by the adjacent Auto Club Speedway, Fernando Esparza is working toward his next promotion. Esparza is a 46-year-old mechanic for Evolution Fresh, a subsidiary of Starbucks that makes juices and smoothies. He’s taking a class in industrial computing taught by a community college at a local manufacturing plant in the […]
This Day, Some Well-Earned Respect For Factory Workers
Workers who make things in America always get a lot of love from the lips of politicians. Always. Before Clinton and Trump, there was Reagan, Bill, Bush, and Obama. Because shaking hands with a hard-hat is always a good photo opportunity for an elected official.
Will The Skills Gap Impact Advanced Manufacturing In Small Town USA?
Most of us, regardless of our age, have heard the song popularized by Sophie Tucker and Eddie Cantor after World War I: “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm (After They’ve Seen Paree?).”
For Military Vets with PTSD, 4th and Fireworks Can Be Nerve-Wracking
Back in 2015, a few days before Independence Day, Kevin Rhoades planted a sign on the lawn outside his Texas home that bore a simple message: “Combat Veteran Lives Here. Please Be Courteous with Fireworks.”
The First National Reshoring Award Scheduled For This Year
The Reshoring Initiative (Kildeer, IL) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA; Independence, OH) invite companies that have successfully reshored parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating or machining to apply for the first National Reshoring Award. There will be one award for buyers and one for suppliers.
Flag Day Trivia, Etiquette and Quotes
Today is Flag Day. The national observance commemorates the adoption by Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, according to the National Flag Day Foundation.
Made in USA: The 2017 Most American-Made Vehicles Are…
In the United States, American-made products are highly regarded, with good reason, as they obviously boost the local economy as opposed to foreign-made products. However, are all the domestic-brand vehicles really assembled with components sourced from the United States? That’s what the Kogod School of Business figured out.
The Advanced Manufacturing Landscape: How Veterans are Saving the Day
Advanced manufacturing is already one of the most in-demand industries in America due to workforce retirements and natural business growth, but it’s also an industry with a severe shortage of skilled workers.
Chicago Factory’s Rare Mission: Manufacture Eyewear in U.S.A.
Millions of Americans wear glasses every day to correct their vision. But the eyewear (frames) are mostly made outside the country.
How The U.S. Could Bring Back Manufacturing American Jobs
Many companies that offshored manufacturing American jobs didn’t really do the math. For decades, U.S. companies have been chasing cheap labor offshore and then importing products to sell in the U.S. market. Now, a broader focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO quantifies all relevant costs, risks, and strategic factors) and advanced manufacturing together have the […]
An Army General on Why American-Made Steel is Vital to National Security
Brigadier Gen. John Adams served in the U.S. Army for over three decades before retiring in 2007. Now Adams is dedicated to fighting for the U.S. defense industrial base, an essential part of America’s national security.
Last Flatware Maker in America is Alive and Growing
Thanks to Sherrill Manufacturing Inc. and their brand Liberty Tabletop, silverware manufacturing is alive and well in the United States. Founded in 2005, the company took over the sprawling one-million-square-foot facilities from Oneida Ltd. and is now the only flatware maker left in the USA.
This Factory is Where Trump May Draw The Line on Trade
When Bill Hughes went to fight in Iraq in 2003, members of his Army unit lined their vehicles with scrap metal, sandbags and bulletproof vests to protect themselves from roadside bombs. By the time his younger brother Ryan Young was in Iraq in 2008, the vehicles were made of a high-purity aluminum alloy that was […]
Why We Desperately Need To Bring Back Vocational Training In Schools
Throughout most of U.S. history, American high school students were routinely taught vocational and job-ready skills along with the three Rs: reading, writing, and arithmetic. Indeed readers of a certain age are likely to have fond memories of huddling over wooden workbenches learning a craft such as woodwork or maybe metal work, or any one […]
Do You Know Where Your Clothes Come From?
Have you ever considered where your clothes come from? No, not the brand name, but the workers who stitched together your outfit at a tremendously small wage. Fast fashion brands like H&M, Nordstrom, GAP, and Forever 21 depend on vastly underpaid workers (as little as $4/hour) to make clothing at alarming rates to meet consumer demand.
Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes When Buying Luxury Bed Sheets
We spend as much as one-third of our lives asleep. It only makes sense to invest in a good night’s rest by finding the perfect set of sheets, so we asked Jimmy and Stephanie MacDonald, founders of Redondo Beach-based Authenticity 50, for some tips.
What Do Sewbots And Your Wardrobe Have in Common?
Softwear Automation, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, continues to work on technology that will allow robots, referred to as sewbots, to manipulate fabrics through traditional sewing machines to create clothing.
Walmart Open Call for Made in USA Products
What: Walmart Open Call for US Products Where: Bentonville, AR When: June 28, 2017 Who: Companies that want to sell U.S. products to Walmart
FTC Approves Final Consents Settling Charges On Misleading Made in USA Claims
Following public comment periods in two separate cases, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has approved final consent orders settling charges that iSpring Water Systems, LLC, a Georgia-based distributor of water filtration systems, and Block Division, Inc., a Texas-based distributor of pulley block systems, made misleading Made-in-the-USA claims.
LaGuardia Airport Plans To Use Foreign Steel in $4B Renovation
The LaGuardia airport $4 billion facelift won’t be an all-American job.
Ford Plans Big Investments in Michigan Plants
Ford Motor Co. will announce investments in three of its Michigan manufacturing plants Tuesday morning, according to three sources familiar with the automaker’s plans.
Artisan Wild Crafted Natural Beauty Products From This Land of Aloha
Experience the authentic spirit of the Hawaiian Islands where all of nature is revered. Experience the healing benefits from the farthest point in the United States where pristine waters surround lush islands formed of rich volcanic soil.
Play-Doh Will Be Made in The USA For The First Time in a Decade
Play-Doh will soon be squeezed out of a factory in the U.S. again, as Hasbro Inc. brings manufacturing of the popular moldable clay back to America for the first time in years.
The Case for Reshoring: Bringing Quality Manufacturing Jobs to USA
Good news for U.S. manufacturers: stateside production and employment opportunities are on the rise.
At The Made in America Store, It’s a Challenge to Keep Aisles Full
When you stroll the aisles of the Made in America Store, you might notice a conspicuous absence. There is not a single item for sale that requires a battery or a plug. That is because no electronics meet the strict guidelines of an emporium that stocks only products 100% made in America.
More Proof That American Manufacturing Is Making A Comeback
New orders for U.S.-made goods increased for a second straight month in January, suggesting the manufacturing sector recovery was gaining momentum as rising prices for commodities spur demand for machinery.
