Survey results may point to good news for the skilled trades, as those surveyed cited good pay and stability as key points of interest. Opportunities are readily available, as noted, “There will be openings for roughly 150,000 construction workers and 80,000 electricians each year for the next … Read more

Where do we go from here? So many headlines in the news recently announcing the perils of the electric vehicle segment of the automotive industry.  Nearly all of the major automakers have stated their intentions of scaling back their EV lines. As noted … Read more

Newmark released their fourth installment of their Newmark Industrial Research series that explores the growth in advanced manufacturing in North America since 2020. Manufacturing Momentum: Five Years In – Progress, Pressures and New PrioritiesJanuary 26, 2026 Newmark Research presents an in-depth analysis of … Read more

This year, 2026, brings the 250th birthday for our great country! McKinsey Global Institute put together a wonderful piece that looks at the economic transition of the country over the past two and a half centuries. We are including the introductory summary below, … Read more

Last week we shared a piece about how automakers and automotive suppliers are diversifying their operations away from just the automotive industry. This week, we are sharing a little about Ford’s plan to pivot after shuttering some of their EV investments. Ford’s new … Read more

Market volatility and uncertainty are forcing automakers and automotive suppliers to diversify their operations away from just the automotive industry. In addition, failed EV programs have hit OEM and supplier bottom lines hard. Auto production busts inspire suppliers to think outside of carsKurt … Read more

The U.S. remains the world’s top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with cumulative, record-high investment reaching approximately $5.7 trillion by the end of 2024 (the latest year figures are available), representing a 30% increase since 2019. Despite a 6% year-on-year drop in 2023 inflows, the … Read more

We found an interesting piece on the largest manufacturing facilities in the world. They are HUGE! Top 10: Largest FactoriesBy Jasmin Jessen, ManufacturingDigital.com, January 28, 2026 For every job directly created in manufacturing, 2.2 jobs are created in other sectors according to the United … Read more

What a great idea! And it’s working. To solve the worker shortages for manufacturing, thinking outside the box may provide the best solution. Building Teens a Training Factory of Their OwnIndustryWeek.com, Donna Ennis, Jan. 30, 2026 Manufacturer Southwire’s “wraparound program” in Georgia combines … Read more