Manufacturing 2.0
Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

Archive for October, 2009

What is the meaning of “Made In America?” and do we believe anything anymore?

3 comments October 31st, 2009

© 2009 WorldNetDaily

Do you feel the “Made in USA” label is valuable and should be protected, or is it appropriate to allow the category to be watered down or eliminated altogether?

That is precisely the case right now in the state of California where lock maker Kwikset Corp. is attempting to get around a number of state statutes after years of labeling its products “Made in USA” when they actually were being imported from Mexico.

This article may be viewed on WorldNetDaily.com at the following link:

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=114146

Christmas Shopping for Made in Illinois Products

2 comments October 31st, 2009

Check them out..   Illinois

Climate change will push price of bread

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First oil, now bread and pasta…  bread this one from the UK

Think All Shoes are made in China?

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 Check this out and shop local… Shoes

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) - Part 4

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This is an article “A Trade Agreement for Manufacturers” by Willard Berry, President of the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones… Berry

Also anUpdate on the FTZ and TAP from Marge Bevers…TAP Update

See previous parts here…previous

If you have questions, call Marge Bevers, FTZ #176 Administrator at the Greater Rockford Airport Authority 815-969-4427;  mbevers@flyrfd.com

Holiday Gift Ideas-Made in USA

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 Let’s buy stuff made in the good ‘ole USA..  USA

Auto Exports Stall U.S.-China Trade Talks

Add comment October 29th, 2009

 Trade war brewing?

If China concludes the car makers are getting government subsidies or are selling their products in China at below-market prices, China could raise tariffs on U.S. auto imports.

See the rest    here

The Smart21 Communities of 2010

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 What can we learn from these “Smart” communities?…  21

Facebook becoming big friend of small businesses

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Firms are building fan bases on the social networking website and using it to connect with customers.  See the story  here

A To-Do List for the Manufacturing Czar

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What should the Manufacturing Czar advise the President? Following are a few suggestions:Czar

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