Posted: Nov 12, 2013 4:42 PM EST | Updated: Nov 22, 2013 4:42 PM EST
Libbey Inc. executive Dan Ibele announced today the company will invest $20 million in Libbey’s Shreveport manufacturing site, bringing new technology and a new research and development component to its operations. The capital investment in new glass making technology will create 70 new direct jobs, averaging more than $38,000 per year, plus benefits. The new investment will also generate an additional 75 new indirect jobs in the community for a total of more than 140 new jobs. Libbey also will retain 511 existing jobs in Shreveport. Read more
Tests Find Asbestos in Kids’ Crayons
in Consumer Products, Education, Recalls/by The Made in America Movement TeamWhen you catch a conversation about asbestos, you might think it’s about health problems from at least 30 years ago. You’re not alone. Many Americans assume asbestos has been banned or fallen out of use. And for good reason. It’s a known carcinogen that kills up to 15,000 Americans a year. Read more
Lots of Fuzzy Numbers Behind Walmart’s American Manufacturing Push
in Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring, Walmart/by The Made in America Movement TeamWalmart, the nation’s largest importer of foreign goods by volume, is currently hosting an open call for American-made product pitches at its Arkansas headquarters. This “American manufacturing summit” is part of the company’s commitment – made very publicly, with lots of fanfare, in 2013 – to buy $250 billion worth of American-made products by 2023. Read more
Walmart: Opening Our Doors – to Open Bigger Ones Across America
in Consumer Products, Economy, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring, Walmart/by The Made in America Movement TeamRead more
Does Walmart’s Patriotic PR Have Legs?
in Consumer Products, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Walmart/by The Made in America Movement TeamWalmart made a little bit of news on Tuesday. Right after the world’s largest retailer committed to fast-tracking the hiring of more military veterans, it announced plans to source an additional $50 billion worth of American-made goods over the next decade. Read more
Chair Pad Manufacturer Earns Made in USA CERTIFIED® Seal
in Consumer Products, Country of Origin (COOL), Domestic Sourcing, HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES, Made in USA, Made in USA Certified, Manufacturing & Sourcing/by The Made in America Movement TeamCERTIFIED, Inc. (madeinusa.net), the nation’s leading independent, non-governmental organization (NGO) certification company Made in USA claims, reported today that KLEAR VU CORPORATION of Fall River, Massachusetts has earned a Made in USA CERTIFIED® Seal for its quality Delightfill® chair pad and chair pad gripper line, fully documenting these products comply with the qualification and quantification that all or virtually all of the product components originate in the United States. Read more
Libbey Introduces Finest Quality Glassware Made in USA
in Consumer Products, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing/by The Made in America Movement TeamLibbey Inc., the number one glassware tableware company in the Americas, introduced today the finest quality glassware manufactured in the U.S. The nearly 200-year old company invented a state-of-the-art process from furnace to forming to finishing that enables the most brilliant and strongest soda lime glassware to be produced in the U.S. The new stemware and tumbler collection, called Perfect Signature™, will be available to retail markets later this year. Read more
Libbey Glass Announces $20 Million Investment and New Jobs
in Consumer Products, Jobs, Manufacturing, Production/by The Made in America Movement TeamPosted: Nov 12, 2013 4:42 PM EST | Updated: Nov 22, 2013 4:42 PM EST
Libbey Inc. executive Dan Ibele announced today the company will invest $20 million in Libbey’s Shreveport manufacturing site, bringing new technology and a new research and development component to its operations. The capital investment in new glass making technology will create 70 new direct jobs, averaging more than $38,000 per year, plus benefits. The new investment will also generate an additional 75 new indirect jobs in the community for a total of more than 140 new jobs. Libbey also will retain 511 existing jobs in Shreveport. Read more
American Apparel Closing Underperforming Stores
in Consumer Products, Jobs, Made in USA/by The Made in America Movement TeamAmerican Apparel will close underperforming stores and cut jobs as part of a $30 million cost-cutting strategy to turn its floundering business around. Read more
Consumer Patriotism: Supporting American Brands Supports America
in Made in USA/by The Made in America Movement TeamThere are so many ways for Americans to express their patriotism, from flying the Stars and Stripes this 4th of July and voting in elections to serving in the military and chanting “U-S-A.! U-S-A!” during the Olympics. That’s what makes America great — each of us can relate to and demonstrate our patriotism in our own unique fashion. Read more
U.S. Manufacturing Costs Almost As Low As China’s
in Economy, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring/by The Made in America Movement TeamManufacturing in the United States of America is becoming more affordable. The reason? Fracking. Read more