MANITOWOC, WI—Tramontina USA Inc., a manufacturer of metal cookware, is ending its US manufacturing operations due to increased costs from tariffs on components such as aluminum, steel studs and glass lids.

Lean manufacturing was not a concern for Mark DeWys in 1977 when he founded DeWys Manufacturing Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI. The focus of his one-man shop back then was the fabrication of fireplace inserts, racks and various small metal parts.

The most important goal of sustainable manufacturing is minimizing negative environmental impacts, while conserving energy and natural resources. To achieve this, a manufacturer must be committed to only using parts that are made locally or nationally.

Manufacturers of knives and tools gain a competitive advantage by assembling their products in the U.S.

The right tools are always essential to properly perform repair work.

BEREA, OH—Standby Screw Machine Products Co. here is using two collaborative robots for packaging, machine tending and other operations.

LA VERGNE, TN—American Standard Brands will establish a new manufacturing and distribution facility here. The manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen fixtures will invest $22 million and create approximately 600 new jobs with the project.

ORANGEBURG, SC—Koyo Bearing North America will invest $10 million over the next five years to overhaul equipment at its assembly plant here.

DENVER, NC—Hinge and hardware manufacturer Blum Inc. will spend $28.5 million to upgrade machinery and equipment at its assembly plant here. The company will also add seven jobs.

FRANKLINVILLE, NY—Ontario Knife Co. has begun construction on a $4.4 million expansion of its assembly plant here.