ELIZABETH OLSON December 2012 BRANDS reviving the “Made in the U.S.A.” slogan to attract buyers for American-produced goods are relying less on patriotism and more on data that shows consumers are willing to pay a premium for better quality, quicker availability and product safety. But many companies are stepping gingerly, avoiding sweeping claims and spelling […]
Greg AutryCo-author, ‘Death by China’Senior Economist, American Jobs AllianceDecember 31, 2012 “The fate of the U.S. economy will be decided in the next four to five years. The question is: Do we continue on the course to becoming a third-world country, importing finished goods and exporting raw materials, or will we rebuild […]
(Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda, Orlando Sentinel / December 25, 2012) Mary ShanklinDecember 27, 2012 From the South Florida rock in its concrete slab to the roof trusses milled in Yulee, Greg and Jennifer Gent’s new house may be the only one in Central Florida built entirely with U.S.-made products. The Gents set out earlier this year […]
Nathan Eddy December 27, 2012 A report from the Taiwanese tech publicationDigiTimes said Apple is set to move its Mac Mini production lines back to the U.S. Consumer electronics titan Apple is planning to move production of some of its products to the United States, but until now, the company has kept quiet as to which […]
Edward MoyerDecember 26, 2012 Dueling reports peg the Mini, on the one hand, and the Pro, on the other, as being the Mac involved in Apple CEO Tim Cook’s comments about bringing some Mac production back to the states in 2013. DigiTimes thinks it knows. A new report from the Asia-based […]
by Morris Beschloss December 25, 2 With the traumatic impact of “outsourcing” jobs and production, especially by America’s manufacturing giants, it may come as a surprise to many that the U.S.A. is still the world’s number one generator of manufactured goods production at $1.8 trillion annually. The misconception of America […]
Image credit: AFP/Getty Images via @daylife Ryan Galloway We all know the story: American manufacturing is in decline, its jobs sent overseas where cheap labor and lax regulations reign. The demise of domestic manufacturing looms large in the American consciousness, with lost jobs and emptying Rust Belt towns a frequent political sawhorse. […]
Mike CallicrateDecember 18, 2012 Billings, MT – On Jan. 6, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) granted approval to six Catarina, Brazil, meatpacking plants owned by five firms to export raw pork to the United States. Today, industry news reports indicate that raw pork […]
Welcome to Day 11 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway We made it! The final day of our 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway is finally upon us. What an unbelievable response we have received. Thank you everyone for your continued love and support of our growing organization. We have introduced […]
Welcome to Day 11 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway Amazing! We are already on DAY 11 of our Fabulous Giveaway. These last two (2) days are packed with some wonderful American Made prizes. Today’s giveaway is valued at over $800! Rules for each day/entry: (1) Comment at the bottom of this […]
Adario StrangeDecember 18, 2012 Earlier this year, rumors surfaced that Amazon might be working on its own smartphone, a move seen by some as an ambitious follow-up to the company’s successful Kindle Fire line. Now another report originating from Taiwan claims that manufacturing of the device has already begun, handled by a familiar […]
Welcome to Day 10 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway 2 more giveaways to go. And believe us, you do NOT want to miss these next two days! They will average $800 worth of prizes each day. If you have not won, don’t give up now. We are giving away an average […]
Welcome to Day 9 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway 3 more giveaways to go. We are giving away an average of $500 worth of American made prizes daily for 12 days. All prizes have been generously donated by our Made in America Movement Members and Sponsors. Rules for each day/entry: (1) […]
Welcome to Day 8 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway 4 more giveaways to go. We are giving away an average of $500 worth of American made prizes daily for 12 days. All prizes have been generously donated by our Made in America Movement Members and Sponsors. Rules for each day/entry: (1) […]
Welcome to Day 7 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway As of today, we have given away over $3,000 worth of American Made prizes generously donated by Made in America Movement corporate members and sponsors! Imagine that… $3,000 worth of American made products given away to six (6) lucky winners. Keep entering, […]
A123 Systems Employees Perform Quality Check on a Lithium Ion Battery Pack David ShepardsonDecember 9, 2012 Washington — A Chinese firm has agreed to acquire most of the assets of bankrupt electric vehicle battery maker A123 Systems Inc. for $256.6 million, the company said Sunday. Wanxiang Group Corp. will acquire nearly all of […]
Workers at a G.E. battery plant in upstate New York. G.E. has researchers nearby, which allows for more collaboration. | Photo Credit: Heather Ainsworth for The New York Times Annie LowreyDecember 13, 2012 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — The Obama administration has long heralded the potential of American factories to offer good, stable […]
Welcome to Day 6 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway We are half way through our fabulous 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway . Today’s giveaway will put us over the $3,000 mark! Imagine that… $3,000 worth of American made products given away to six (6) lucky winners. Keep entering, sharing, liking, tweeting, […]
Welcome to Day 5 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway Maybe 12-12-12 is YOUR lucky day! Keep entering, sharing, liking, tweeting, googling… well, you get the point. We are making a difference. This is what we need to do folks. Spread awareness! Let everyone know about us. Let’s wake people up from […]
Jonathan Berr A lawsuit says the company wrongly claimed its tools were made in America. A California judge refuses to certify class-action status, but plaintiffs say they will appeal. Sears Holdings (SHLD -1.77%) says its Craftsman line is America’s most trusted tool brand. But are those tools even made in […]
Welcome to Day 4 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway Alright folks. This is gaining momentum! Keep entering, sharing, liking, tweeting, googling… well, you get the point. This is really getting around. This is what we need to do folks. Spread awareness! Let everyone know about us. Let’s wake people up from […]
Welcome to Day 3 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway Days 1 and 2 were an amazing success! Thank you so much for entering, and sharing with your friends and family. It would not have been a success without your help. And too think we are just getting started. There are 9 […]
Welcome to Day 2 of our Fabulous 12 Days of Christmas & Holiday Giveaway So…. we had a brief hiccup on our Facebook page. Luckily we are a team that bounces back immediately! Our giveaway will now begin at 3pm EST daily, and winners will be posted at 6pm.EST Rules have changed slightly. But, there are […]
Jeremy A. KaplanDecember 06, 2012 In 2013, Apple will start making computers in America, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday — after a hiatus of almost twenty years. “We’ve been working for years on doing more and more in the U.S. Next year, we’re going to do one of […]
Richard P. MichalskiGeneral Vice President, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers According to the presidential exit polls, jobs and the economy were the most important issues for American voters; voters who chose President Obama to again lead our country. While many Americans are concerned with the slow economic recovery, we’ve seen glimmers of hope […]
Written By: Arianna RussellOwner/Inventor at Bodacious Cases A lot of you may already know that I’m very passionate about having my products 100% Made in America. Well, last Friday I received a phone call from the ABC World News producer. After a twenty-minute interview with me talking about The Band-It Case being Made in America the […]
After years of offshore production, General Electric is moving much of its far-flung appliance-manufacturing operations back home. It is not alone. An exploration of industry’s startling, sustainable, just-getting-started return to the United States. For much of the past decade, General Electric’s storied Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky, appeared less like a monument to American manufacturing […]
Jacek PopielDecember 3, 2012 The U.S. education system was once the envy of the world. Yet according to many surveys we are now falling behind many other nations – particularly in mathematics, science and engineering. What is wrong? Why are we slipping? The debate proceeds on the assumption that […]
Woody Leonhard Conventional wisdom says that American labor costs so much it can’t compete with Chinese and other Asian sources. Conventional wisdom says that American companies can’t ramp up as effectively — or hire new, willing and able workers as quickly — as in China.Conventional wisdom is an ass.Matt […]
By Mikey Campbell December 3, 2012 Apple may be taking some of the burden of assembling the new iMac off Chinese supply partners by performing parts of assembly in the U.S., as a number of newly-purchased standard units are showing an “Assembled in USA” notation usually reserved for made-to-order machines. “Assembled in USA” notation found on […]
