Following public comment periods in two separate cases, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has approved final consent orders settling charges that iSpring Water Systems, LLC, a Georgia-based distributor of water filtration systems, and Block Division, Inc., a Texas-based distributor of pulley block systems, made misleading Made-in-the-USA claims. Read more
What Do Sewbots And Your Wardrobe Have in Common?
Apparel, Consumer Products, Innovation, Manufacturing, ProductionSoftwear Automation, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, continues to work on technology that will allow robots, referred to as sewbots, to manipulate fabrics through traditional sewing machines to create clothing. Read more
Walmart Open Call for Made in USA Products
American Made, Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring, WalmartWhat: Walmart Open Call for US Products
Where: Bentonville, AR
When: June 28, 2017
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FTC Approves Final Consents Settling Charges On Misleading Made in USA Claims
FTC, Made in USA, Marketing Your BrandFollowing public comment periods in two separate cases, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has approved final consent orders settling charges that iSpring Water Systems, LLC, a Georgia-based distributor of water filtration systems, and Block Division, Inc., a Texas-based distributor of pulley block systems, made misleading Made-in-the-USA claims. Read more
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started: Horace Williams, CEO of Empowrd
InterviewsLaGuardia Airport Plans To Use Foreign Steel in $4B Renovation
Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, ManufacturingThe LaGuardia airport $4 billion facelift won’t be an all-American job. Read more
Ford Plans Big Investments in Michigan Plants
Automotive, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, ManufacturingFord Motor Co. will announce investments in three of its Michigan manufacturing plants Tuesday morning, according to three sources familiar with the automaker’s plans. Read more
5 Wisdom Nuggets To Accelerate Your Career from Richard Kirby, Founder of Executive Impact
Career, InterviewsLearn how a “love everyone I can and help everyone I meet” approach can accelerate your career, along with wisdom tips from Richard Kirby.
Artisan Wild Crafted Natural Beauty Products From This Land of Aloha
Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Small BusinessExperience the authentic spirit of the Hawaiian Islands where all of nature is revered. Experience the healing benefits from the farthest point in the United States where pristine waters surround lush islands formed of rich volcanic soil. Read more
Play-Doh Will Be Made in The USA For The First Time in a Decade
American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring, ToysPlay-Doh will soon be squeezed out of a factory in the U.S. again, as Hasbro Inc. brings manufacturing of the popular moldable clay back to America for the first time in years. Read more
The Case for Reshoring: Bringing Quality Manufacturing Jobs to USA
Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, MANUFACTURERS, Manufacturing, Manufacturing & Sourcing, Production, ReshoringGood news for U.S. manufacturers: stateside production and employment opportunities are on the rise.
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