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From cutlery and outdoor furniture to building frames, bolts, screws, bridges and more, steel is a versatile material that’s used in a wide variety of applications. Classified as an alloy featuring iron and carbon — as well as other elements, … Read More

The Yorkille, Illinois-based textile company Aurora has launched an initiative to celebrate the country’s manufacturing industry. Dubbed “Investing in American Manufacturing,” Aurora’s initiative seeks to raise awareness for the American manufacturing industry while also encouraging consumers to buy made-in-America products. … Read More

Manufacturing remains one of the country’s most vital industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 12.4 million Americans are employed in the industry, with manufacturing businesses generating a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.2 trillion … Read More

The American manufacturing industry isn’t going to fade anytime soon. But like all commercial sectors, it’s expected to evolve in the upcoming years. While there’s no way to tell exactly how the American manufacturing industry will change, analysts have made … Read More

2017 was a strong year for the country’s manufacturing industry, especially the technology subsector. According to research from the Association of Manufacturing Technology (AMT), manufacturing technology companies received 8% more orders in 2017 compared to 2016. Furthermore, the collective total … Read More

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

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