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Chicago suburbs to lose another manufacturer
American Machinist is reporting Navistar plans to close an operation in the Chicago suburbs, causing 250 to lose their jobs: Navistar International plans to close its Melrose Park, Ill., operation and sell the location to ...
WASHINGTON – The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today announced a slate of changes to its board of directors. Illinois manufacturing executive Zach Mottl will assume the role of chair of the CPA board, ...
From Industry Week: The employment rate for manufacturing increased slightly from November, as it added 39,000 jobs in total last month compared to 35,000 in November. Most December layoffs were in the leisure and hospitality ...
The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in November 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $63.1 billion in October (revised) to $68.1 billion ...
“Under Vice President Biden, Manufacturing Stagnated Across our Country and in Illinois.” SCHAUMBURG, IL – According to a recent survey by the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA), 62% of Illinois manufacturers have less confidence in ...
Americans may not be aware of it, but the United States has been experiencing a steel boom of late. Last month, U.S. Steel Corporation produced the first ton of steel at a brand-new facility in ...
By Jeff Ferry, CPA Chief Economist – Last year, the US raised the share of domestic demand for manufactured goods met by US production for the first time in six years. The CPA Reshoring Index ...
SINGAPORE – Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries on Sunday signed the world’s biggest free trade deal, seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influence, Industry Week reports Monday The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ...
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The October results of the monthly TMA Midwest Manufacturers’ Outlook Report are in, and they paint a clear picture showing Illinois’ manufacturers are increasingly optimistic about the national economy. The Midwest Manufacturers’ ...
SPRINGFIELD – Advanced manufacturing is drawing attention as a prime career for those seeking apprenticeships. The Illinois Department of Labor is joining with the U.S. Department of Labor in recognizing the sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week, ...
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