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Obama to Emphasize Manufacturing in State of the Union Address

January 24, 2012

WASHINGTON—President Obama will emphasize the importance of U.S. manufacturing in his State of the Union address tonight.

Manufacturing Expands in Philadelphia Region

January 23, 2012

PHILADELPHIA—Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region expanded at faster pace in January as employment picked up and factories grew more optimistic about business in the next six months.

Manufacturing Expands in New York Area

January 20, 2012

Manufacturing in the New York region expanded in January at the fastest pace in nine months, reflecting improving orders, sales and employment.

Factory Output Surged in December

January 19, 2012

U.S. factory output surged in December by the most in year.

Investment Group Predicts Comeback for U.S. Manufacturing

January 18, 2012

Reynders, McVeigh Capital Management announced today the release of a new Insight Paper, “Workforce Rising: Why U.S. Manufacturing is Poised for a Comeback.”

White House Report Urges Manufacturers to Reshore Production

January 18, 2012

The Obama administration has released a new report that touts the progress of U.S. manufacturing and outlines steps to encourage reshoring.

Audi to Build North American Assembly Plant

January 18, 2012

Audi has given the green light to its first vehicle assembly plant in North America; it’s just a matter of when and where.

Economist: Productivity Data Is Misleading

January 13, 2012

An economist argues that productivity gains in U.S. manufacturing are illusory.

Getting Started with Cobot Automation

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A Humanitarian Approach to Operational Excellence

Are you worried about attracting and retaining the right employees? Struggling with a desire to balance improving environmental and social challenges with your bottom line? This is a must-see presentation for industry leaders seeking to reimagine the stagnant status quo while improving productivity.

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