Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Boots on the ground: Inside Twisted X’s bet on American-made footwear
For decades, footwear manufacturing has followed the same trajectory as much of the wider manufacturing industry, with factories closing across the US and Europe as brands chased lower costs overseas. Twisted X President and CEO, Prasad Reddy, has watched story unfold from the inside for over 50 years, and he’s one of a shrinking number of industry leaders who can speak to what was lost with real, first-hand authority. Read more via The Manufacturer
US manufacturing growth remains solid but shows signs of strain, PMI finds
US manufacturing activity remained firmly in expansion territory in August, although slower growth in output and new orders, combined with persistent supply pressures, pointed to emerging cracks in the sector’s recovery. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK ‘supermaterials’ startup targets US with launch of Silicon Valley office
High Temperature Material Systems Composites (HTMS Composites), a UK startup that has found a novel way to make advanced heat-resistant materials, is targeting further expansion in the US with the launch of an office in Silicon Valley. Read more via The Manufacturer
US manufacturing adds 16,000 jobs as Labor Day celebrates American workers
US manufacturing added 16,000 jobs in August, providing a timely boost for the sector as Americans mark Labor Day and celebrate the contribution of the country’s workforce. Read more via The Manufacturer
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