Made in America

Manufacturing is Returning to America

While every politician and pundit has his or her own extrapolation about how this data should be interpreted, the truth of the matter is that manufacturing jobs appear to be making their way back – ever so slowly – to the United States, from overseas and abroad. In September 2012, the Financial Times reported that the American manufacturing index rose 1.5%, a modest figure in comparison to previous years of economic boom. In comparison, European manufacturing contracted for the fourteenth consecutive month in September, and Chinese manufacturing managed (just barely) to remain at its prior, August level. While it would be preemptory to analyze the causes for this re-balancing of manufacturing back to the United States, a lot of it seems to have to do with the sheer caprices and vicissitudes of the global economy. Read more...

Fluidtrol Strainers Are Made in America

Although Manufacturing Month officially wrapped up in October, we’re working toward raising awareness for U.S. manufacturing year-round. It seems that, more than ever, companies are embracing the “Made in the USA” mentality, which is excellent for the industry and the economy. While news stories seem to change their tune every week on how U.S. manufacturing is faring, statistics and initiatives are heavily weighted toward the positives. Read more...