Monthly Archives: July 2011

As Contract Manufacturing Continues to Grow, OEMs Focus on Quality clock

2011 Design-2-Part Survey Reveals Outsourcing Trends As American manufacturing continues to rebound from the Great Recession, new data suggests that suppliers of custom manufacturing should also see an increase in their businesses. In a recent Design-2-Part (D2P) survey, U.S. OEMs … Continue reading

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“Made in the U.S.A.” may be Staging Comeback (from msnbc.com)

Study says American labor may be more cost effective than China before decade’s end By Nick Zieminski, Reuters NEW YORK — The “Made in the USA” label may be poised for a comeback, a new study argues. The next few … Continue reading

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Design-2-Part Show Founder Celebrates 35 Years of Promoting U.S. Manufacturing

Job Shop Company CEO Ben Edwards produced his first contract manufacturing tradeshow in Paramus, N.J., in 1975. Thirty-five years later, the Greater New York Design-2-Part Show proudly supports his vision of sourcing parts and components that are “Made in America.” … Continue reading

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American Contract Manufacturing Expected to Grow This Year

OEMs See Need for More U.S. Sourcing of Custom Parts and Services Business in the United States contract manufacturing industry is expected to increase in the next twelve months, according to a just-concluded Design-2-Part (D2P) Show survey. The survey polled … Continue reading

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SMTA Space Coast Chapter to Present Technical Program on Green Issues

The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) Space Coast Chapter will present a two-session technical conference addressing green issues in electronics manufacturing on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. The presentations will … Continue reading

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Design-2-Part Show Lifts Confidence in New England Manufacturing

The recent New England Design-2-Part contract manufacturing tradeshow concluded with exhibitors and attendees feeling good about the future of local manufacturing. The show was held on November 4 & 5, 2009 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough, Massachusetts. … Continue reading

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American Manufacturing Advocate/Author Michele Nash-Hoff to Deliver Presentation

American manufacturing advocate and author of the new book, Can American Manufacturing Be Saved—Why We Should and How We Can, Michele Nash-Hoff, will present “Understanding Total Cost of Ownership when Making the Decision to Outsource,” in conjunction with the Southern … Continue reading

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