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Milwaukee Tool creates 660 US jobs

The company is investing $33.4 million into three of its Mississippi locations

December 6, 2017

Expansions are planned for the company’s Mississippi sites in Greenwood, Jackson and Olive Branch.

Union membership declining

Union membership in both public and private sectors has diminished to a mere 10% of America’s total active employment.

Morris Beschloss

May 24, 2016

Durable goods production down.

Adm. Michelle Howard, vice chief of Naval Operations, receives a tour of the Milwaukee Valve Company manufacturing plant in Prairie du Sac, Wis., Nov. 20.

Milwaukee Valve hosts Navy Admiral Michelle Howard

December 7, 2015

In addition to providing valves to USS Milwaukee, Milwaukee Valve supplies more than 12,000 valves to aircraft carriers.

Sioux Chief featured on Manufacturing Marvels

Manufacturing Marvels is a two-minute production that showcases Made in the USA manufacturers.

March 9, 2015

American manufacturer, Sioux Chief, was featured on Fox Business Network’s Manufacturing Marvels

Viega expands manufacturing capabilities with MegaPress

November 26, 2014

Viega announced that manufacturing of its MegaPress carbon-steel press fittings will begin at the company’s manufacturing and distribution facility in McPherson, Kan.

Pneumatic power drive

Reed’s 700APD Power Drive is a portable, pneumatic, heavy-duty power drive, which provides power for threading pipe and conduit up to 2” (50 mm) diameter.

July 1, 2013

Reed’s 700APD Power Drive is a portable, pneumatic, heavy-duty power drive, which provides power for threading pipe and conduit up to 2” (50 mm) diameter.

A. O. Smith to end manufacturing in Fergus, Ontario

The company expects to consolidate residential and light commercial water heater manufacturing into its other North American facilities.

April 4, 2013

The company expects to consolidate residential and light commercial water heater manufacturing into its other North American facilities.

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Made in America Manufacturing Bill announced at ECR International

The bill is meant to help revitalize manufacturing in New York State.

February 26, 2013

Senator Gillibrand announces “Made in America Manufacturing Bill” to help revitalize manufacturing in New York.

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A. O. Smith’s Carol Peters receives Women in Manufacturing STEP Award

Carol Peters was recognized with a Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award for her excellence and leadership in manufacturing.

February 20, 2013

On Feb. 5, The Manufacturing Institute and its STEP Ahead initiative partners recognized 122 recipients of the STEP Awards at a reception in Washington, D.C.