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The States Leading the U.S. Manufacturing Resurgence

Mark Crawford (Q1 / Winter 2013)

Exhibiting know-how and innovation, U.S. manufacturers are adding to their payrolls and economic growth across the nation. We have identified 19 states where manufacturing is leading the way... More

Regional Supply Chains: A Win for OEMs and Their Locations

Clare Goldsberry  (Q1 / Winter 2013)

Regional sourcing is helping manufacturers save time and money; with that in mind, savvy suppliers are moving closer to the end users of their products. More

Sparking Advanced Battery Innovation and Economic Growth in Kentucky

Beth Mattson-Teig (Directory 2013)

Kentucky-Argonne Battery Manufacturing Research and Development Center in Lexington is an open access lab that will support cutting-edge research, enable collaborations between a variety of high-profile corporate users, and foster innovation in accelerating advanced battery technologies. More

Robotics: Changing Manufacturing Processes...and Facility Requirements

Richard J. Maturi (Directory 2013)

Today’s robotics are having an impact on the factory floor, in warehouse and distribution centers, and even in executive offices and homes. More

First Person: AMT President Calls for Permanent Manufacturing R&D and Innovation Incentives

Doug Woods, President, The Association For Manufacturing Technology (Fall 2012)

As manufacturing powers our economic recovery, Area Development and AMT President, Doug Woods, discuss how to continue building sustained U.S manufacturing strength and job creation. More

New Natural Gas Technologies Firing Up Manufacturing

Steve Stackhouse (Fall 2012)

The natural gas boom is a "game-changer" sparking a "manufacturing renaissance." More

Residual Waste Management: From Disposal to Resource

Jim Romeo (August 2012)

Match-making business by-products with potential users can be a profitable sustainable strategy for all involved. More

Market Report: Electronics Focuses on Economics, Access, and Sustainability

Jim Romeo (April 2012)

The electronics sector relies heavily on intellectual property and new technology. Such assets are derived from many sources, but an important source is the employees - namely the engineers and scientists who develop and expand the technology to compete globally in an ever-increasing marketplace. More

Market Report: Healthcare Industry Tries to Drive Down Costs

Jim Romeo (April 2012)

Locating near major carrier hubs will allow diagnostic providers faster turnaround times. More

Market Report: ICT Firms Answering to Industry Demand

Jim Romeo (April 2012)

Some ICT firms have decided to capitalize on the human technology available in their own backyards. More

Market Report: Renewable Energy Industry Battles Stiff Headwinds

Beth Mattson-Teig (April 2012)

A shakeout in the solar industry is expected to create widespread consolidation. More

Market Report: Plastics Industry to Follow Manufacturing's Growth Trend

Mali R. Schantz-Feld (April 2012)

Plastics categories are often interconnected with other industry clusters. More

Market Report: Medical Device Market Stays Steady in 2012

Mark Crawford (April 2012)

Medical device manufacturers continue to utilize advanced materials to produce smaller and more complex devices. More

Market Report: Automotive Industry Breathes a Collective Sigh of Relief

Mali R. Schantz-Feld (April 2012)

Vehicles with creative power generation will fuel the auto industry in the future. More

Market Report: Aerospace Industry Expects Some Turbulence in 2012

Mark Crawford (April 2012)

According to a March 2012 Deloitte study, the industry supports nearly 3.5 million workers in every state in the country. It is also the largest net exporter in the United States, with an export value of nearly $90 billion in 2011, much of it consisting of commercial aircraft destined for foreign carriers. More

Defense Cutbacks Lead to Novel Industrial Parks

John K. Borchardt (Winter 2012)

From coast to coast, U.S. Navy shipyards have been converted into industrial parks with facilities occupied by small, medium, and large companies employing from fewer than a dozen people up to several hundred. More

Regional Report: Milwaukee is Bouncing Back on The Strength of Manufacturing

Area Development Online Research Desk (2/15/2012)

The city and region have a strong industrial heritage, exemplified in locally headquartered Fortune 500 firms such as Johnson Controls and Harley-Davidson. More

Hot United States FDI Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing

Mark Crawford (Location USA 2012)

Foreign companies are finding plenty of opportunities to invest in manufacturing across the country, including steel fabrication, advanced materials, information systems, semiconductors and electronics, alternative energy, chemicals and plastics, heavy equipment, appliances, and rubber products. More

Industry Clusters: Importance of Place still Relevant to Business Success

Hal Johnson, President and CEO, Upstate SC Alliance (November 2011)

Although industry clustering may not be the economic development "Holy Grail", an effective clustering strategy is still a proven recipe for success More

Infrastructure and Logistics Advantages Drive Facility Location Decisions

Steve Stackhouse (July 2011)

Attention to evolving infrastructure factors, like strong data connectivity, is growing in importance during the location decision-making process. More
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