Manufacturing Drives French Economic Boom
Reports indicate that the recent election of Emmanuel Macron to lead the country has helped bolster economic momentum. France is experiencing its strongest continuous period of expansion since 2011.
Read More »Rural Manufacturing Remains Strong
These areas are not immune to the same economic restructuring seen throughout the country. Rural manufacturing jobs have decreased by 21 percent, although total rural employment has grown by seven percent during that same period.
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Plant Expansion Results in Community Water Shortage
A New York Health Department document claims that Kraft Heinz is using over half of the daily supply of the community's water, creating an unsustainable demand.
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$7B Deal Re-Shapes Energy, Shipping Markets
The deal was triggered, in part, by lower energy prices around the globe.
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Key Industries, Locations Drive Plant Expansion
One part of the U.S. is becoming a new focal point for an industry, another is welcoming back familiar industrial ties, and yet another is growing despite a challenging environment for manufacturing.
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Gas Production at Near-Record Levels
Despite historically high production levels, gasoline inventories have been declining and prices have been rising.
Read More »Navy Tests Powerful Parasailing Sensor
It's a powerful sensor that will parasail behind Navy ships to boost the vessel's communication range.
Read More »Small Business Owner Challenges Trump on Commitment to Small Businesses
Pacific Lock's President & CEO says government contract went to companies that traditionally supply Mexican and Chinese end products.
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Trump's Manufacturing Council Getting Smaller, Less Diverse
The council was originally comprised of 28 industry heads from a wide range of manufacturing sectors and interests. A string of recent activity leaves it without the luster it once held.
Read More »How The Solar Eclipse Will Impact U.S. Power
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the solar eclipse forecast for August 21 will impact energy production at approximately 1,900 utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in the United States.
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