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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. Broadway, Green Bay. 2013 Hello Wausau!

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Decoding Reshoring: Motivations, Challenges and Technological Influences

Mold Making Technology

has experienced an unprecedented 14 years of manufacturing employment growth as millions of jobs have been reshored, according to the U.S. 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.

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

Fastener News Desk

1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July , with the overall economy achieving a 26th consecutive month of growth , say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. percentage point impact on the Manufacturing PMI ® calculation.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

Agility and resiliency remain essential attributes for manufacturers in 2023. Manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Most major automobile manufacturers have set aggressive goals to electrify their fleets, many in the range of 40-50% by the mid-2030s.