One of the nation’s best-known toolmakers, Stanley Black & Decker, said Thursday that it will move more manufacturing back to the U.S. from overseas, including construction of a new $35 million factory after acquiring the Craftsman brand from ailing retailer Sears Holdings. Read more
Fiat Chrysler Announces Plans To Invest $1 Billion In The U.S.
in Automotive, Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Reshoring/by The Made in America Movement TeamFiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will invest $1 billion toward making three new Jeep models in the U.S., plus a Ram heavy-duty pickup now built in Mexico, as President-elect Donald Trump pressures the auto industry to hire workers and produce vehicles above the border. Read more
Stanley Black & Decker To Open U.S. Plant
in Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Reshoring/by The Made in America Movement TeamOne of the nation’s best-known toolmakers, Stanley Black & Decker, said Thursday that it will move more manufacturing back to the U.S. from overseas, including construction of a new $35 million factory after acquiring the Craftsman brand from ailing retailer Sears Holdings. Read more
More Locally Made. More Small Business. Less Stuff. Better Quality.
in Apparel, FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES/by The Made in America Movement TeamWith a brand new year, full of hope and promises (right?), comes a brand new opportunity for everyone (you too!) to start shopping better. Read more
Ford Cancels Mexico Plant, expands U.S. Factory Adding 700 Jobs
in American Made, Automotive, Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing/by The Made in America Movement TeamFord Motor announced Tuesday that it would cancel plans for a $1.6 billion Mexico plant and launch a Michigan expansion in a move that may be viewed as a capitulation to Donald Trump. Read more
The Power of a Small Factory: Emerging Weapons in Fight Against Poverty
in Domestic Sourcing, Factory Closings, Jobs, Made in USA, Middles Class/by The Made in America Movement TeamBALTIMORE — James Branch’s life seemed destined to follow a familiar arc in the streets that surround the Marlin Steel factory, where he bends metal from sunrise until near dark. Read more
American Made Cell Phone: Is Apple Considering A Made in USA iPhone?
in American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Reshoring, Technology/by The Made in America Movement TeamThe world’s largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, including the Apple iPhone, says it’s in talks to invest in a US assembly, responding to Trump’s tweets to bring jobs home. Read more
How Can Trump Stop Companies From Offshoring Jobs
in Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Outsourcing/by The Made in America Movement TeamPresident-elect Donald Trump says he’ll personally call every company in America that plans to ship jobs overseas and ask them to reconsider. Read more
Reshoring: More Companies See Advantage to Manufacturing in the USA
in Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Reshoring/by The Made in America Movement TeamRead more
Tell Congress: Stop China’s Buying Spree of U.S. Companies
in Economy, Government, Policy Makers, Public Policy/by The Made in America Movement TeamTAKE ACTION TODAY! Instructions on how to contact your local representatives are below. Read more
Carrier Gets Tax Breaks, But Still Sending 1,300 Jobs To Mexico
in Economy, Factory Closings, Jobs, Manufacturing, Outsourcing/by The Made in America Movement TeamIndiana state officials have agreed to give United Technologies Corp. $7 million worth of tax breaks to encourage the company to keep at least 1,069 jobs at its Carrier unit in Indianapolis, Carrier and the state said on Thursday. Read more