SHALERSVILLE, OH—Viega, a maker of metal pipe fittings and valves, is building a $200 million manufacturing facility here, about 40 miles southeast of Cleveland. The 180,000-square-foot plant is expected to be operational in early 2025.
CORONA, CA—Peabody Engineering has a opened a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Liberty, SC, to produce molded products, as well as fabricate metal tanks and equipment.
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.
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.
