Celebratory Survey of U.S. Production: American Industry from Infancy to Modernity and Beyond
As America celebrates its independence on July 4th, it's a fitting time to recognise the strides being made in U.S. manufacturing. Several major news and industry sources have compiled articles relevant to U.S. manufacturing, supporting American-made products, and semiconductor production.
The Times Leader offers detailed coverage on U.S. manufacturing, including data on job growth and reshoring efforts. Initiatives like the Reshoring Initiative and Shale Crescent USA, which focus on expanding manufacturing jobs and supporting domestic production in various sectors, are highlighted. Major news outlets like Bloomberg and CNN have underreported regional manufacturing successes, according to the article.
Retail Dive discusses challenges facing the apparel manufacturing sector in the U.S., particularly the intersection of reshoring efforts with immigration policies. It offers insights from experts on labor shortages in manufacturing sectors that require skilled hand labor, such as garment production, providing a nuanced look at workforce challenges in supporting American-made apparel.
GM Newsroom features corporate coverage of investments in U.S. manufacturing plants. General Motors announced a $4 billion investment to enhance domestic production and support American jobs, highlighting a commitment to innovation and manufacturing infrastructure across 50 plants in 19 states.
While not exclusively focused on manufacturing broadly, Packaging Dive reports on shifts and production cuts within North American packaging manufacturers, which is part of the manufacturing ecosystem. It offers specifics on facility closures and job impacts across the industry, illustrating challenges within segments of U.S. manufacturing.
Historic investments are being made in the U.S. for semiconductor production, driving a surge in chip production. Texas Instruments has made a $60 billion investment across seven U.S. fabs for semiconductor production. The demand for semiconductors continues to grow, and the U.S. may take on more chip manufacturing to keep up.
In the trucking industry, a slideshow is available to view, celebrating 14 manufacturers that support the industry with their American-made products. Fleet Maintenance Editor-in-Chief John Hitch wrote about the benefits of buying American truck parts and components.
New Equipment Digest Editor-in-Chief Laura Davis has compiled a roundup of the latest factory openings and expansions happening across the U.S. Companies like Trumpf, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, and others have opened or expanded manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Bridget McCrea is a contributing writer for Supply Chain Connect, reporting on the Semiconductor Industry Association's latest data.
For those looking to test their knowledge about the metalcasting business, Foundry Management & Technology has created an eight-question quiz.
These sources collectively provide a comprehensive picture of U.S. manufacturing trends, supporting American products, and semiconductor or advanced manufacturing sectors. For targeted, ongoing coverage, these outlets and specialized industry news sites are valuable resources. The list for patriotic perusal is compiled by our website, which is owned by our parent company.
- The Times Leader and other industry sources are providing detailed coverage about job growth, reshoring efforts, and initiatives in various sectors of the U.S. manufacturing industry.
- Major corporations like General Motors and Texas Instruments are making significant investments in domestic manufacturing, focusing on enhancing production and supporting American jobs.
