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#320 – Inside Our Industry – Reshoring is Up in 2026, But Problems Persist (1st half)
The Reshoring Initiative’s most recent survey of manufacturers finds that reshoring interests have increased. In addition, the survey looked at why manufacturers were considering reshoring, along with the benefits and challenges. We are sharing the first part of the report this week and … Read more
#319 – Inside Our Industry – 10 wartime inventions
Last week we shared how American manufacturers adapted when faced with disruptions. This week we are sharing a great piece about American ingenuity during wartime, and the lasting legacy of those inventions. You undoubtedly will be familiar with all of them. Why M&M’s … Read more
Agracel Insights – Fall 2026
Click to download the Fall 2026 Agracel Insights newsletter which includes the following: Front Page News – Agracel Brings Global Manufacturing to Wayne County, NC – PelsanAgracel Perspective – A Lifetime of Building & DreamingFeatured Partner – Team Agracel!Community Profile – Ribbon Cutting … Read more
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#318 – Inside Our Industry – What 100 Years of Manufacturing Teaches Us About Navigating Disruption Today
Adaptability is key to continued success for manufacturers. We love the line in the following article that says, “For all the ways that technology has changed manufacturing over the decades, people remain at its center.” What 100 Years of Manufacturing Teaches Us About … Read more
#317 – Inside Our Industry – Where Construction Investment Goes, Economic Growth Follows
Last week we shared why skilled trades in the construction industry are key to getting AI, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure projects operational. Below, in part, is a report from AreaDevelopment.com that looks at the construction industry’s multiplier effect. Where Construction Investment Goes, Economic … Read more
#316 – Inside Our Industry – Why America’s Largest Companies Are Investing in Skilled Trades
Industrial investment continues to increase in the United States. It’s not just the skills that the workers need inside the manufacturing facilities; it’s also the skills needed to build the facilities. Why America’s Largest Companies Are Investing in Skilled Trades The biggest workforce … Read more
#315 – Inside Our Industry – The Shifting Landscape of Location Strategy
Is your area/region ready to meet the demands of today’s (and tomorrow’s) forces driving location strategy for new industrial and commercial development? Ernst & Young consultants lay out the most significant forces for corporate location strategy. The Shifting Landscape of Location Strategy Five … Read more
#314 – Inside Our Industry – Why Relationships Still Win Projects in Site Selection
We are a firm believer in relationship building. Initial introductions to long-term, trust-based connections may take time, but lasting good impressions can lead to future successes. Why Relationships Still Win Projects in Site Selection Economic development is often described as a data-driven process. … Read more
#313 – Inside Our Industry – Modern nuclear technologies
Power availability remains a key factor in new industrial construction, whether for manufacturing, data centers, or other big power-users. We’ve mentioned “small modular reactors” before. Following is an informative article that appeared in our local power cooperative magazine on the subject. Modern nuclear … Read more