There are few issues that our two political parties can agree on, but one that has been at the forefront during the last two decades and the subject of every State of the Union address has been the issue of “bringing good paying jobs back to America.” President Obama made a reference in the recent […]

Latest economic statistics from the United States demonstrate the immense positive impact of the country’s shale revolution. Producing £100bn of new business investment last year alone, it has so far created one million jobs, is expected to create almost two million more by 2020, and has put an extra $1,200 (£750) in the pocket of […]

Reshoring US manufacturing is an efficient way to reduce imports, increase exports, and regain manufacturing jobs here in the States. It’s also the fastest and most efficient way to strengthen the US economy. This is all well and good, but what about the impact on shareholder value and the company’s bottom line? Producing […]

It may be one of Portland’s best-kept secrets. Kepware Technologies, which makes software that lets disparate industrial machinery communicate, is quietly tapping the boom in manufacturing, tripling revenue and doubling employees over the past four years. The company also recently appointed a new president. The reason Kepware isn’t readily recognized by its customers is that […]