That a difference a few years make. Back in 2009, it was all doom and gloom for American manufacturers. But, today, all signs indicate that the United States is in the early stages of a manufacturing renaissance.

Reshoring activity has steadily increased in recent months as manufacturers shift production from China, Mexico and other traditionally low-wage countries. Both large and small companies in a wide variety of industries have added, or are planning to add, U.S. production after assessing the total costs and risks involved in offshoring.