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Manufacturing in China slumps for seventh month
Friday, May 25, 2012
Figures out today show Chinese manufacturing fell for the seventh month in a row. Countries like Australia and South Africa could suffer more than the U.S.
Manufacturing jobs rebound in Midwest
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
America added 3.1 percent more jobs in manufacturing over the last two years, with the Midwest leading the way.
The uneven manufacturing rebound
Monday, April 30, 2012
The nation's factories and plants have been churning out jobs pretty steadily since the recession ended. And this morning, we'll find out if that manufacturing rebound is still happening. Specifically, we're about to find out about regional manufacturing activity around Chicago and Dallas.
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Inside Foxconn as iPads get made
Monday, April 9, 2012
Marketplace’s China correspondent travels where few have gone before and visits the production line.
The road back to the factory floor
Friday, April 6, 2012
A laid-off autoworker found a steady job at another factory, but he’s making less
Manufacturing a bright spot in U.S. economy
Friday, April 6, 2012
Over the past two years, the U.S. has added over 400,000 factory jobs, making a major contribution to the economic recovery.
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Skilled workers needed to run high-tech CNC machines
Monday, March 19, 2012
CNC machines have changed the way we manufacture parts in the US. Now the machines are changing how we hire our workers.
Manufacturing jobs up in Ohio
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Most of the growth comes from an unexpected source. Politicians jockey to take credit.
Sales of manufactured goods falter
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Durable goods, ranging from computers to refrigerators to planes, fell in January. But it doesn’t necessarily mean the economy is sputtering.
West Michigan sees surge in manufacturing
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Manufacturers are thriving all over west Michigan. Many companies can't even find enough skilled workers to hire.
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