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The American Flag: Made in USA and Creating Jobs in the Process

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American Flags - The Flag of the United States of America, Made in USA

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From left, Melissa Kleitsch, Diane Hynek and Laurie Bessler sew American flags at MSA Brand Products in the McBattas Packaging and Printing building in Fairbury, Nebraska. The former Swingster sewing factory — where Bessler worked for 17 years — has been transformed to produce and sell American flags made in the U.S.

The American flag flapping above the McBattas Packaging and Printing building on the north edge of town is unremarkable as flags go.

At 3-by-5-feet, it’s not especially large. Its colors, of course, are the standard red, white and blue, and it has 50 stars and 13 stripes. Read more

The Rise of ‘Made by China’ in America

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Later this year along the banks of the James River outside Richmond, Virginia, a paper products maker based in northeastern China will begin construction on a new U.S. manufacturing plant. The factory will churn the region’s straw and corn stalks into household products including napkins, tissue and organic fertilizer—all marked “Made in the USA.” Made by China, in America.

With Exports Rising, US Cities Expand Their Global Footprint

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Jack Brown Produce workers sort apples on a packing line in Sparta, Mich. The state, a big exporter of agricultural goods, is among U.S. regions raising its export profile.

It’s well-known American jobs have been lost to overseas competition. While work on U.S. manufacturing floors has declined, overseas markets have developed a growing appetite for American-made goods—from chemicals and wood products, to medical devices.

Made in USA Fuels New Manufacturing Hubs in Apparel

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Christel Ellsberg is an expert tailor and pattern maker for Raleigh Denim, which makes American-made jeans.

New York City, including Manhattan’s historic Garment District, is commonly known as a fashion capital of the world. But glimmers of new and revived apparel hubs are emerging in smaller cities, fueled by rising production costs overseas and a growing appetite for “Made in USA” goods. Read more

Documentary: Made by China in… America?

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Documentary: Made by China in America? directed by Miao Wang about Chinese firms bringing manufacturing to the U.S. It is part of Morgan Spurlock’s “We the Economy” series (www.wetheeconomy.com).

When I was a baby, my mom waited in line at 3am with her ration ticket to pick up the monthly allowance of meat. As fortunate dwellers of China’s capital city, we received a little more than two pounds. In remote provinces, it was half or a quarter of that amount.

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WeatherTech Fleshes Out Made-In-USA Message During Super Bowl

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WeatherTech aired its second consecutive Super Bowl advertisement Sunday, picking up on the same made-in-America theme that the company hatched in its first Big Game ad a year ago.

New Balance, Saucony Vying For Soles of Military Recruits

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Nearly every piece of gear that military recruits get when they show up for training is made here in the United States — but not their running shoes.

That is about to change, under a policy shift that could have big repercussions in New England. Read more

Military Bids Could Spur More Made in USA Shoes

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What will the ramifications of all-American shoes manufacturing be here in Massachusetts?

Tony Post has a good idea what the answer would be. Read more

The U.S. Medical Device Industry

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The United States remains the largest medical device market in the world with a market size of around $110 billion, and it is expected to reach $133 billion by 2016. The U.S. market value represented about 38 percent of the global medical device market in 2012. U.S. exports of medical devices in key product categories identified by the Department of Commerce (DOC) exceeded $44 billion in 2012, a more than seven percent increase from the previous year. Read more

THE END OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING?

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THE END OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING? The Road Ahead

Repost from Conway Goods: a small company committed to American Manufacturing.

We just finished our first year of business. We filed several patents, achieved UL® approval, built a supply chain and launched production. We have almost 80 committed retail accounts and growing. Read more

The American Flag: Made in USA and Creating Jobs in the Process

The Rise of ‘Made by China’ in America

With Exports Rising, US Cities Expand Their Global Footprint

Made in USA Fuels New Manufacturing Hubs in Apparel

Documentary: Made by China in… America?

WeatherTech Fleshes Out Made-In-USA Message During Super Bowl

New Balance, Saucony Vying For Soles of Military Recruits

Military Bids Could Spur More Made in USA Shoes

The U.S. Medical Device Industry

THE END OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING?

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