American Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace in 13 Years

The American manufacturing industry has expanded at its fastest pace in more than 13 years. The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) gave the manufacturing industry’s factory index a 60.8 reading for the month of September. To put that number into … Read More

Detroit to Open Secret Henry Ford Experimental Room

Detroit will soon opens the doors to a secretive room operated by Henry Ford at the corner of its Piquette Avenue factory. While working on the first Model T, Henry Ford is said to have spent months creating mockups and … Read More

Manufacturing Factory Orders Up 1%

The American manufacturing industry continues to steam ahead in the right direction. While it experienced some stagnant growth and even contraction several years ago, it has since changed course. According to a new report published by the Commerce Department, orders … Read More

German Auto Parts Supplier to Open First Factory in US

One of Germany’s leading auto suppliers has announced plans to build its first North American manufacturing plant. Gerhardi Kuntstofftechnik made the announcement earlier this week, saying it plans to invest nearly $40 million into building a manufacturing facility in Montgomery, … Read More

American Standard Brands Chooses TN For New Factory

American Standard Brands has announced the site of its upcoming manufacturing and distribution facility. According to a spokesperson for the heating, bathroom and sanitary company, the new facility will be located in Davidson County, Tennessee. This isn’t just a small … Read More

Toyota To Spend $1b on North American Factory

Toyota has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a new manufacturing factory in North America. The plant, which is expected to take several years to construct, will be located in Guanajuato, Central Mexico. The automaker says … Read More

Volvo To Build US Manufacturing Factory

Volvo Cars announced this week plans to build an assembly plant here in the U.S. The Chinese-owned company said it will invest $500 million into the project, hoping to stimulates sales while creating more job opportunities for Americans. Car sales … Read More