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Packer Fastener Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary

Fastener News Desk

The family of companies now also includes Packer Freight – a freight brokerage and logistics company; and Albolt Manufacturing – a manufacturer of specialty fasteners. 2010 The first remote branch opened in Appleton. from its National Sales department. Our 25-year celebration is going to be great,” said Albrecht.

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Decoding Reshoring: Motivations, Challenges and Technological Influences

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The number of jobs reshored per year has increased from 6,000 in 2010 to 350,000 in 2022. ’ higher labor costs Many plastic parts do not pack well, yielding increased freight cost per pound. (3) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates a resilient uptrend since 2010, briefly disrupted by COVID-19. being sourced here.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 52.8%; July 2022 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

percentage point drop in June 2010. The Prices Index has been at or above 60 percent for 23 straight months. The month-over-month decline of 18.5 percentage points is the fourth biggest decline on record (since 1948) and the steepest since a 22.1-percentage

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

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Stuxnet, a malicious computer worm discovered in 2010, targeted ICS in Iran’s nuclear facilities, highlighting the potential real-world implications of such attacks. Coordinate with Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders. Such an attack can halt production, cause physical damage, or even result in safety incidents.