Europeans Want U.S. to Ditch “Buy American” Rules
Michael Stumo Obama keeps pushing a Trans Atlantic trade deal with Europe, despite the fact that other trade deals have helped make the trade deficit worse.
One of the goals for Europeans is to get rid…
The Global Push for American Made
Francisco J. Sánchez There’s no doubt about it: Doing business in America is changing. And businesses with even the most loyal customers are finding that their customers are changing, too. In an increasingly global…
Buying U.S. Made Goods Will Help Create U.S. Jobs
By Mark L. Hopkins President Barack Obama is on the stump making speeches around the country, and last week he was on national TV. The subject is jobs.
The national unemployment statistics tell us that…
Pequea Machine Joins the Reshoring Movement: Reshores Part Production For Better Quality
By Jim T. Ryan Twenty-five percent is an unacceptable failure rate for a crucial farm machinery part. But that's what Lancaster County-based Pequea Machine Inc. faced when it tested gear boxes received from China: 25 percent failed…
Are Virtual Factories the Future of Manufacturing?
Photo Credit: Ford Motor Company
IMT Staff The world is more connected than ever before. In the past 15 years, virtual meetings and online communication have saved businesses untold amounts of money and resources. A…
Employers Add a Stunning 236,000 Jobs in Feb
(Photo: Justin Sullivan Getty Images) By: Paul Davidson Employers added a much-better-than-expected 236,000 jobs in February as the labor market continued to shrug off a recent payroll tax hike and the prospect of big federal spending…
'Made in USA' sees an uptick
ADRIANNE PASQUARELLI Apparel-making picks up (slightly) in NYC as trends favor city manufacturers.
Manufacturing clothes in the garment center might seem like a step back in time—but it's actually…
Bill demands American-made steel in state projects: Requirement could benefit Iron Range, workers
John Myers Legislation that would require contractors to use American-made steel for all government construction projects in Minnesota passed its first committee Wednesday at the Capitol. The bill, which cleared the House Government…
All American Clothing Growing with Demand for USA-Made Goods
Feb. 24, 2013 ARCANUM — All American Clothing Co. is expanding production with the purchase of an El Paso, Texas, factory and the launch of a new line of women’s jeans.
The company, with headquarters,…
Intel’s First Factory Customer Touts Made-in-USA Chips
Don Clark A chip company called Achronix on Wednesday announced that the first fruits of Intel’s new build-to-order service are emerging from the factory. That’s a milestone for both companies, and a surprising…
