Predictions for the Future of American Manufacturing

Manufacturing is one of the country’s biggest sectors. As of March 2017, more than 12.4 million Americans hold a job in manufacturing. Market analysts generally agree that the American manufacturing industry is trending in a positive direction — a belief … Read More

VP Mike Pence Meets with Automakers to Discuss NAFTA

Vice President Mike Pence met with some of the nation’s leading automakers, including General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, earlier this month to discuss proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Established January 1, 1994, NAFTA is … Read More

How Recycles Day Can Strengthen American Manufacturing

November 15 wasn’t just another Wednesday. It marked the 20th anniversary of America’s Recycles Day. As the name suggests, Recycle Day is designed to encounter Americans and business owners to take a proactive approach towards recycling materials and reducing waste. … Read More

Meet Monroe: Kyle Barber

How long have you been at Monroe, and what do you do here? I have been a part of the Monroe team for 5 years. I am currently on the Warehouse team, where I focus primarily on the picking and … Read More

American Manufacturing Picks Up

Even with recent slumps attributed to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey, the American manufacturing industry continues to make strong gains. This isn’t just a sudden “surge,” either. On the contrary, analysts expect the American manufacturing industry to continue making these … Read More

Tesla Acquires Manufacturing Robot Supplier Perbix

In an effort to automate its manufacturing processes, Tesla has acquired the manufacturing robot supplier company Perbix. Founded July 1, 2003, Tesla Inch. (formerly known as Tesla Motors) is a U.S.-based automaker, energy company and solar panel manufacturer. Led by … Read More

What is PMI in Manufacturing?

When researching the manufacturing industry, you may come across the term “PMI.” An acronym for Purchasing Managers’ Index, it’s used as metric for measuring the economic health and viability of the manufacturing industry. To learn more about PMI and how … Read More