Cleveland, OH — CEOs of companies facing global supply chain challenges can find local solutions with U.S. suppliers, declared five American manufacturing trade associations in an open letter to CEOs. The trade associations represent more than 3,500 companies in industries that employ more than 475,000 Americans.
TULSA, OK - Tulsa's leaders helped cut the ribbon on Whirlpool’s new factory distribution center. This 800,000 square foot facility adds on to the current manufacturing plant.
DECATUR, AL – GE Appliances has completed a $125 million investment project at its Decatur refrigerator plant, which boosted production capacity, added new “smart” technology and increased the site’s workforce.
JAMES CITY COUNTY, VA — Navien Inc., a leader in condensing technology for water heaters and boilers, will invest $77.5 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing and assembly operation in James City County, Virginia.
ROMANIA—Italian group De’Longhi, which specializes in manufacturing coffee machines and other home electronics, has bought a 25,000 square meter industrial platform in Madaras, Bihor County, in Western Romania for a new factory.
WASHINGTON, D.C — President Donald Trump last Wednesday signed into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico that will soon replace the Clinton-era North American Free Trade Agreement.
Auxiliary equipment maker Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between U.S. firm Conair Group and an Indian partner, recently opened a $2 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Gujarat.
In September, Toyota announced that it will invest $391 million in its truck assembly plant in San Antonio. Hyundai announced that it is investing nearly $300 million in its factory in Montgomery, AL. Brake manufacturer Bendix Spicer began construction on a $65 million expansion of its assembly plant Bowling Green, KY. And, automotive supplier Hirotec Group said it will invest $48 million to build a new assembly plant in Fayetteville, TN.
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