Ford says it will keep Fortis manufacturing in Mexico
Fortis, the Ford brand and other American brands are leaving Mexico to be more globally competitive.Ford has been building Fortis cars in Mexico since 2001 and plans to keep it there, CEO Mark Fields said at the company’s annual shareholder meeting Tuesday.The company has been looking to move to a manufacturing facility in Mexico, where […]
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What the heck is Clayton Manufacturing?
In February, Clayton was spun off from General Motors, which bought the company in 2006 for $1.6 billion.It’s been the biggest player in the homebuilding market since its debut, but it was a bit of a bust.It was one of the biggest names in the residential home building business, which makes and sells prefabricated, glass-and-steel […]
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How to find a boat builder
You can be sure of a boat’s builder when you walk into a boat shop or dealership.This guide covers the key questions you should ask when you visit the shop.1.What is the name of the company?2.What do I need to know about the boat maker?3.How much does it cost?4.Is it available for hire?5.Does it offer […]
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$1,000,000 for a house that would’ve cost $3.5 million today
The median home price in Utah is now $1.1 million, according to Zillow, the online real estate data firm.That means a home worth less than $3 million could go for more than $1 million today. The new benchmark is based on a study of the average price for new construction in Utah, and it takes into […]
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Pre-manufactured homes for the low price of $5,000: What to look for
The U.S. has more pre-manufacturing homes than most countries and there are now more than 10,000 of them.And these are manufactured by the same companies that make most homes.That means you can expect a good deal of pre-made home construction in your area, too.Here are some of the most popular pre-mastered homes you can buy.A […]
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 review: A true laptop with a tablet-like keyboard and a tablet display
Posted May 09, 2018 05:00:22 The Surface Book is the latest and greatest from Microsoft, and it has some serious bells and whistles.The company’s new laptop line has an all-new look, new hardware, and a new keyboard, which is good, but it also features a brand new feature: a tablet.There are no more screen-shattering buttons […]
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How to Get Your Car Reclaimed From the Bottom of a Sewer Source Google News
It may sound like a simple thing, but recycling your car can help you save thousands of dollars.If you have a car with a leaky tank, your chances of catching an infection are drastically reduced.But it may not be a simple matter.The American Chemical Society says it is a fact that almost all vehicles are […]
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Why I’m going to retire from the office
Posted June 14, 2018 05:21:16In an era of technology-driven disruption, I’ve always felt a disconnect between the way we work and the way people interact with each other. I’m no longer content with simply sitting at home, staring at my phone, and thinking about how to create a better world.I’m going out into the world to […]
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Trump’s plan to build 2 million more manufactured homes has a big cost to taxpayers
President Donald Trump’s proposal to build a million more manufacturing jobs by 2026 has become a costly endeavor, but not for the taxpayers.The president’s new plan would cost $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to a study by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).The total cost of the project, which would create more than […]
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Which companies are losing their manufacturing jobs?
A new report has found that the number of manufacturing jobs is on the decline in Australia.A new study by the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWF) has found manufacturing is now a low-paying occupation for almost half of all Australians.The research, commissioned by the AFL, found that only 8 per cent of manufacturing workers had […]
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