News & Education
#51 – Inside Our Industry – Reshoring Could Drive $443 Billion in U.S. Economic Opportunity
Another positive report for the manufacturing industry. Reshoring has been top-of-mind for many manufacturers as they seek ways to shore up their supply chains. Reshoring Could Drive $443 Billion in U.S. Economic Opportunity Tony Uphoff | thomasnet.com | June 7, 2021 There’s been … Read more
Development Quarterly – Spring 2021
Click to download the Spring 2021 Development Quarterly newsletter which includes the following: Front Page News – Heiche Surface Technologies Locates in Jasper, AL Acquisition Activity – Ekornes Community Profile – Mattoon, IL Under Construction – Treves, Kelvion, Faurecia Featured Partner – The … Read more
#50 – Inside Our Industry – What Are Maquiladoras, and How Are They Used by U.S. Manufacturers?
If you are involved in manufacturing, you most likely are familiar with maquiladoras. NAFTA and USMCA have contributed to the boom of these manufacturing plants. Following is a great explanation of maquiladoras from thomasnet.com. Click on the Full Story link at the bottom … Read more
Agracel Rail Holdings
Agracel Launches Railroad Division with Ohio Short Line Agreement Collaborative Industrial Development Efforts Will Expand Freight Rail Service and Attract Manufacturing Jobs to Lawrence County EFFINGHAM, IL—May 25, 2021 (James Street Media Services)—Agracel, Inc., which provides industrial development services to rural communities, has … Read more
#49 – Inside Our Industry – The Electrification of Everything
We have had a lot of discussion over the past few months on electric vehicles, but vehicles aren’t the only thing “going electric”. Following is the introduction to an article that details the pitfalls, challenges, and rewards of electrifying just about everything. The … Read more
#48 – Inside Our Industry – Holiday World Begins 75th Season!
Holiday World Begins 75th Season! We aim to keep our e-zine on the industry on which we are focused: manufacturing. But we just couldn’t resist sharing some exciting news about one of our favorite places from our Boomtown USA days – Holiday World … Read more
#47 – Inside Our Industry – 2021 State of Manufacturing Report Reveals Industry Recovery
The latest State of Manufacturing Report continues on a positive, optimistic track as many recent industry indicators. 2021 State of Manufacturing Report Reveals Industry Recovery Tilly Kenyon | manufacturingglobal.com | April 27, 2021 The new 2021 State of Manufacturing Report from Fictiv has revealed that the industry … Read more