The passing of an American legend
- Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the moon, died on Sat. August 25, 2012 at the age of 82. An engineer, crack test pilot, spacecraft commander and “reluctant hero who always believed he was just doing his job.” More »
Global manufacturing trends
- Chart shows American manufacturing is in better shape than China and Europe, and has been above contractionary level since early 2009. More »
- Japanese automakers (Toyota, Honda, Nissan) look to produce 100% of cars meant for U.S. market in North America, building new factories and adding extra shifts to meet resurgent demand. More »
Channeling a tradition of innovation
- According to Gene Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council, manufacturing and innovation belong together: “More than any other industry, manufacturing firms account for a disproportionate share of innovative activity in the U.S., 70% of private sector R&D and over 90% of patents issued.” More »
- U.S. Department of Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade Francisco Sánchez and L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigos are developing an online resource to showcase American suppliers of apparel, textiles and footwear. More »
- Obama signs Executive Order to facilitate investments in industrial energy efficiency and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. “This action will cut costs, increase efficiency and help our businesses create strong, middle class jobs.” - Obama. More »
