manufacturing

It's been 20 years since NAFTA was signed. These days, the mantra is that more manufacturing plants in Mexico should be good for the U.S.

Manufacturing activity in October rises to a three month high and China eclipses the U.S. in foreign direct investment.

U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.

Hundreds of thousands of well-paid jobs in manufacturing are left empty because many people lack the skills to fill positions as machinists or welders.

The world's No. 2 computer maker Lenovo will hire 115 people to build computer servers, laptops and tablets in Whitsett, N.C., near its North American headquarters.

September manufacturing wilted in Europe — and a new unemployment report by the EU shows lots of young people were out of work in August. But European stock markets had a strong day. What gives?

Dozens of shuttered GM plants across the country are for sale, and a recent uptick in manufacturing means there are many interested buyers.

The Obama Administration hopes to put $1 billion towards the future of manufacturing, with an emphasis on areas like 3D printing — which is gaining more traction in the medical industry.

North Carolina community colleges work with local companies on which job skills to teach students.

Youth Radio checks out a pilot program that tries to connect young people with manufacturers who are struggling to fill open jobs.