Tag: midwest manufacturing
When the state of Ohio shut down: A look at how Ohio is making the transition
The state of Missouri has been shuttering factories for about two years now, and the first part of that time was spent shutting down its manufacturing.But this past summer, the state had to shut down two new plants, one in the north and one in a neighboring county.Now the state is going to have to […]
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Midwestern manufacturing job numbers ‘a mixed bag’
By Kate Edwards and Daniel SandfordBENTON, Ohio – The jobs picture is starting to look a little better in Ohio, with a new wave of manufacturing jobs.But some are feeling more uncertain than others.One man who started working in manufacturing at age 25 said he feels like his life has changed a lot since then.He […]
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Pontoons boats: A tale of two factories
A tale that has been told for years is about to get a new twist: The boats.The story of the Pontoon boats was told to the media in 2014, and it’s still being told.The story was told last week in Perth by the PTO’s Peter Pritchard, who is heading the company that makes the boats.He […]
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The Midwest Manufacturing Conference: What to know about the next major industry
The Midwest manufacturing conference is on track to be the largest gathering of American manufacturers since the Great Recession, and it will include some of the largest companies in the nation.Here are some of what you need to know to prepare for the event, which is scheduled to begin Friday.1.The Midwest is the largest manufacturing […]
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