U.S. manufacturing gauge tops estimates as jobs, orders rebound
NEW YORK - A gauge of United States manufacturing rebounded in November as new orders picked up and companies added workers, indicating that factories remain...
Less than half of U.S. factories expect tariff price impact
NEW YORK - Less than half of United States manufacturers think that President Donald Trump’s tariff and trade war will lead to higher domestic...
State leaders to meet Dec. 11 over potential Hasbro move
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's political leaders are set to meet in December to discuss how to respond to Pawtucket-based toymaker Hasbro Inc. considering moving...
Tiffany plunges as growth slows on weak Chinese tourist spending
NEW YORK - Tiffany & Co.’s revitalization efforts hit a snag in the third quarter as the luxury jeweler reported lower spending by tourists,...
Woodworker Manufacturing Days highlights field for students
CUMBERLAND – An invitation-only Manufacturing Days event for the next generation of woodworkers and machinery technicians was held Nov. 5 at Herrick & White...
Waters Corp. retains Maynard firm for expansion of manufacturing facility
TAUNTON – Waters Corp. has retained JM Coull of Maynard, Mass., for an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Taunton.
The company is making a...
Orders for U.S. business equipment trailed forecasts in Oct.
NEW YORK - Orders placed with United States factories for business equipment were weak in October for a third straight month, another sign that...
Steady unemployment declines continue into Oct.
PROVIDENCE – In its sixth month of either 0.2 or 0.1 percentage point dips, the Rhode Island seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued its decline...
Five Questions With: Linda Pearson
Blockchain is a buzzword in business, and a valuable tool in transparency for manufacturers and others. Linda Pearson is principal at Sansiveri, Kimball &...
Seltzer, soda maker rolls out new labels by Pawtucket artist
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Yacht Club Bottling Works is introducing new, individually unique labels for its 33 seltzer and soda flavors, the company announced, complete...
