WHITEWATER – In 2001, Generac Power Systems joined the wave of American companies shifting production to China. The move wiped out 400 jobs in southeast Wisconsin, but few could argue with management’s logic: Chinese companies were offering to make a key component for $100 per unit less than the cost of producing it in the […]

There are many bullish reports and articles on reshoring proliferating the B2B media, but hold those alongside the many reports and articles expressing manufacturing’s concerns over lack of skilled workers, and you see one big reason why a reshoring success could be hampered.  A newly released study, Accenture 2014 Manufacturing Skills and Training Study, continued […]

In 2001, Generac Power Systems joined the wave of American companies shifting production to China. The move wiped out 400 jobs in southeast Wisconsin, but few could argue with management’s logic: Chinese companies were offering to make a key component for $100 per unit less than the cost of producing it in the U.S. […]

A British manufacturer which was hailed by David Cameron for relocating scores of overseas jobs back to the UK will unveil plans next week for a £400m stock market listing. Sky News understands that Volution Group, a manufacturer of ventilation products, has pencilled in an announcement of an intention to float on May 22. Sources said […]