Industrial DistributionThe Department of Labor reported that America's manufacturing sector gained 10,000 jobs in May. Due to downward revisions of previous months' data, the #AAMeter -- which tracks President Obama's promise to create 1 million new manufacturing jobs in his second term -- actually declined by 1,000 jobs, and now stands at +134,000 jobs.
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International Business TimesBritain's manufacturing sector recovery is largely driven by demand at home rather than abroad as exports continue to disappoint. A report from the manufacturers organization EEF upgraded its growth forecast for the sector in 2014 to a 3.6% rise in output in 2014, up from 2.7% estimated previously. As a result, more manufacturers are reporting intentions to hire staff and invest.
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Telegraph HeraldManufacturers across the United States are targeting schools and colleges to let young people know there is more to manufacturing than pulling levers on an assembly line. The goal is to get people to see manufacturing jobs as the high-tech, high-skilled and high-paying careers they can be in the second decade of the 21st century.
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Inside Indiana BusinessAn education program in southeast Indiana is helping train the next generation of manufacturing workers. The Batesville School Corp., Ivy Tech Community College and four businesses have taken part in the initiative allowing high school students to obtain hands-on experience with modern manufacturing technology.
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BloombergBusinessweekIf newly-minted MBAs want a good shot at quick employment and salary jumps, they may want to turn their aspirations toward factory floors and away from trading floors. A survey of more than 3,000 graduate business students around the world, released Wednesday by the Graduate Management Admission Council, shows that grads seeking jobs in the manufacturing and healthcare industries were most likely to get early offers this spring.
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Dayton Business JournalA local manufacturer has kicked off a multi-million dollar expansion project and will be moving to Miamisburg. West Carrollton-based Silver Tool Inc. recently broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot facility on Crosspointe Drive, which is expected to be complete before the end of the year, said Ed McCloskey, founder and vice president of the company.
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The Gainesville TimesHundreds traveled from across the country to celebrate a milestone moment for a locally based manufacturing company. Thursday’s event marked the 25th anniversary of the FAE Group, which manufactures mulching, grinding, stone-crushing and soil-stabilizing machine attachments.
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NDTV AutoBritish luxury sports car maker has started work on extending its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Gaydon, Warwickshire, as it gears up for its next generation of sports cars. The company is bracing to grow its manufacturing facilities and workforce, thus marking one of the most significant and exciting developments at the Aston Martin factory and global headquarters for several years.
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Inside Indiana BusinessTriton Metals Products announced plans to invest $2,316,720 in new equipment at their Hamilton facility. The company also estimated that four jobs will be added to the 64 current employees. Triton Metal Products is a fabrication shop, including laser cutting, forming and machining, welding, punching and most recently, powder coating. The company manufactures parts for the heavy truck, medical, military, aerial lift, agriculture, food processing and motor home industries.
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