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End of an era: Chicago's last Oreo line shut down Friday

Economy, Factory Closings, Jobs, Manufacturing, Production

Oreo Cookies End of an era: Chicago’s last Oreo line has shut down

The final Chicago-made Oreo cookies rolled off the line Friday, ending the iconic cookie's decadeslong run of delighting hometown consumers and providing good-paying union jobs on the Southwest Side. The Chicago plant will continue to make…

Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Exports, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production, Reshoring

China Is Buying Its Way Into the U.S. Economy

The concept of "Made in America" is slowly giving way to "Made by China … in America," as Chinese investors are increasingly snatching up U.S.-based companies and assets and raising the eyebrows of some regulators and market spectators. Since…

American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production

Towels in US Marriott Hotels to Be Made in USA

Travelers staying at any of Marriott's nearly 3,000 U.S. hotels may notice a little something different in their guest rooms in the coming year. The hotel chain announced recently that it would be swapping out its hand towels and bath towels…

Economy, Innovation, Manufacturing, Production, Reshoring, Technology

Look Out China, US Manufacturing is Headed for No. 1

Advanced manufacturing technologies are helping to push the United States back toward being the most competitive manufacturing nation in the world, according to a new survey of global CEOs and other senior executives. While China is the world’s…

Marriott: All towels at U.S. hotels will be made in USA

American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production

Marriott Hotels in USA Will Carry Made in USA Towels Creating Jobs In The Process

UNION, S.C.--From now on, all towels made for Marriott International’s nearly 3,000 hotels in the USA will be made in the USA. Marriott announced on Thursday that it will have only “Made in the USA” towels and bath mats in every guest…

American Made, Manufacturing, Production

Case Factory Tour Video – Celebrating Over 125 years

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of premium, hand-crafted knives that are passed down for generations. Based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, their offerings cover a wide range of product categories, from traditional…

Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Production, Public Policy, TPP

TPP: Another Nail in the Coffin of American Manufacturing

On January 25, 2016, the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) released a report on the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) trade agreement. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) promptly released their commentary on the…

American Made, Consumer Products, Economy, Jobs, Production, Reshoring

Whirlpool to Expand Dishwasher Assembly Plant in Ohio

Whirlpool Corp. confirmed on Thursday said it would invest $40.6 million in its Findlay, Ohio, plant, and anticipates adding 50 new jobs at the dishwasher-manufacturing facility. The company said the 86,400-square-foot expansion will boost…

Super Bowl WeatherTech Fleshes Out Made In USA Message, work, jobs , job

Automotive, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production, Small Business

Why a Small Company Like WeatherTech Keeps Coming Back to the Super Bowl

Everyone's favorite big-spending automotive floor-mat manufacturer, WeatherTech, is back for its third straight Super Bowl—and will run the 30-second spot below in the first half of the game, after throwing down a challenge to two different…

American Made, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production

The Power of Manufacturers Using ‘Made in USA’ in Marketing

“Made in the USA” marketing makes smart business sense. U.S. manufacturers are discovering that home-grown production has increasing financial benefits, especially compared to China, whose competitiveness has dimmed significantly. However,…