Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief09.01.18
A “Made in the USA” label has traditionally held a reputation for quality, as well as a promise of employment for domestic workers. The official definition according to the Federal Trade Commission requires that a product advertised as “Made in the USA” be entirely manufactured in the United States. While a number of companies adhere strictly to this practice, others are combining various worldwide services to best meet brands’ needs. Over the past several years, a growing trend has been for global suppliers to open “centers of excellence” in the U.S. to serve the strong North American market.
The timing for manufacturing products in the U.S. seems optimal at present.
According to Brad Thompson, head of operations, Americas, and president Geka USA, “The general U.S. market indicates continuing growth: Manufacturing job growth since 2011 has been stable and more recently increasing.” When it comes specifically to plastics, the outlook is especially
The timing for manufacturing products in the U.S. seems optimal at present.
According to Brad Thompson, head of operations, Americas, and president Geka USA, “The general U.S. market indicates continuing growth: Manufacturing job growth since 2011 has been stable and more recently increasing.” When it comes specifically to plastics, the outlook is especially
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