manufacturing trends

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. manufacturing trends articles below.

Surveys & Research

Workforce Challenges Are Top Concern For Manufacturers

July 27, 2017

Nearly 60 percent of manufacturers identify a lack of qualified workers as a barrier to business growth, according to the 2017 Manufacturing Report from Sikich LLP.

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Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives

April 9, 2018

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.

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Economic Development

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance | Put Success In Your Corner

September 4, 2019

Companies located in South Carolina’s Business Corner enjoy quick, easy access to both domestic and international markets, a plentiful and qualified workforce and it’s in a place where the cost of living and doing business are well below the national average. Learn more at www.nesasc.org.

Breaking News

AAM Opens Manufacturing Facility In Barcelona

Automotive October 18, 2019

The new facility will support demand and growth from new and current European customers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.

Cargill To Invest $225M In Ohio

Agriculture October 17, 2019

The expanded soybean crush site in Sidney, OH will benefit local farmers and global consumers.

Epic Games Expanding In North Carolina

Corporate Headquarters October 17, 2019

The maker of video games, including the wildly popular "Fortnite," will expand its Cary, NC headquarters campus, making room for up to 2,000 new employees.

Global Track Manufacturing To Create 250 Jobs In Tennessee

Manufacturing October 15, 2019

The company has established its first U.S. operations in the former Tower Automotive facility in Milan, TN, and expects to start production next summer.

Epic Games Expanding In North Carolina

Corporate Headquarters October 17, 2019

The maker of video games, including the wildly popular "Fortnite," will expand its Cary, NC headquarters campus, making room for up to 2,000 new employees.

AAM Opens Manufacturing Facility In Barcelona

Automotive October 18, 2019

The new facility will support demand and growth from new and current European customers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Stormwater Management Survey Reveals Missing Links October 18, 2019
Industry supplier New Pig asked facilities about their site protocols for protecting drains and other areas subject to stormwater runoff. - Read: Stormwater Management Survey Reveals Missing Links at FacilityExecutive.com.
Friday Funny: Let The Ghoul Times Roll October 18, 2019
Here are the five best haunted houses and attractions of 2019, according to America Haunts. Plus, a guide to how to get your own facility Halloween ready. - Read: Friday Funny: Let The Ghoul Times Roll at FacilityExecutive.com.
SilverShield Visitor and Information Management October 18, 2019
The SilverShield Visitor and Information Management System is an effective way for users to vet and manage visitors for any size facility. - Read: SilverShield Visitor and Information Management at FacilityExecutive.com.

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