
What is the Vision for the Factory of the Future
Learn what the factory of the future will look like and why that will drive manufacturing back to the United States.

Manufacturing is Critical to Our National Defense
Learn why it is crucial that key components and technologies that are critical to the production of U.S. weapons and other products needed by our military and Department of Defense be produced within the United States.

Manufacturing is the Engine of American Technology Development and Innovation
American manufacturers are responsible for more than two-thirds of all private sector R&D, which ultimately benefits other manufacturing and non-manufacturing activities. Here's what you need to know.

U.S. Manufacturing Generates Exports
U.S. manufacturing generates exports that fuel our economy. See the top export per state and how the U.S. can and is making changes to support manufacturing in today's environment

Manufacturing Jobs Pay Higher Wages
Manufacturing Jobs Pay Higher Wages than Retail or Service Jobs
Continuing my series on why manufacturing is important to America, the second reason is that wages and benefits for manufacturing jobs are approximately 21 percent higher than…

Why Manufacturing is Important to America
This week’s article begins a series of short articles on why manufacturing is important to the American economy.


Ford Adding Jobs in Chicago Area, Investing $1Billion
Ford is investing $1 billion, adding jobs at Chicago factories as it makes cuts overseas. They are investing about $1 billion in assembly and stamping plants in Chicago. The automaker is expanding production of the new Ford Explorer, Lincon…

Americans Willing to Pay More For Products With a Made In USA Label
