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South Dakota has taken one giant leap towards promoting cleaner, more renewable energy. Earlier this month, the Mount Rushmore state opened its largest solar farm, with officials celebrating the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located on a 9-acre field surrounding … Read More

 We are often asked about the differences between the various ethylene-propylene rubber compounds. There are a slew of acronyms used for EP and there are also different cure systems. What are the differences? Well, it is important to know what the … Read More

The United States manufacturing industry has experienced strong growth over the past few months. While it suffered some setbacks last year, the industry has since turned around with a positive manufacturing index. But there’s new evidence suggesting that the industry … Read More

The United States has one of the strongest manufacturing industries in the world. It’s responsible for producing billions of dollars  in goods each year, while creating countless jobs for Americans. Most financial experts will also agree that U.S. manufacturing is … Read More

When Britain voted to leave the European Union, there was some question on whether it would help or hurt the nation’s economy. Some market analysts said the UK’s decision to leave would limit its trading opportunities, while others said it … Read More

Tesla Motors, one of the world’s leading makers of electric cars, electric powertrains and batteries, has announced plans to develop a zero-emissions manufacturing facility. Dubbed the “Gigafactory,” the revolutionary new manufacturing facility isn’t just environmentally friendly; it’s also big, very … Read More

The United States manufacturing industry has experienced strong growth over the past year. As we discussed in a previous blog post, the industry has experienced positive growth for the fifth consecutive month in July, signaling a healthy manufacturing market. Even … Read More