U.S. Jan. trade gap narrows as imports from China plummet
NEW YORK - The United States trade deficit pulled back in January from the widest level in a decade as imports from China plunged,...
RIMA talk to focus on certifications for lean, ISO and...
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Manufacturers Association will host a discussion on lean, ISO and Six Sigma continuous-improvement practices and their value on April 17...
Brand and Oppenheimer announces name change to Ocean State Innovations
PORTSMOUTH – Brand and Oppenheimer Co. has changed its name to Ocean State Innovations, the textile company announced. “In consideration of our corporate strategy and...
Five Questions With: Manny Jerome
Last month the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, or MassMEP, welcomed Manny Jerome as project manager for client development for the southeastern region of Massachusetts....
IYRS Career Day to focus on maritime trades, composites, manufacturing
NEWPORT – The IYRS School of Technology & Trades will host a Career Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 23. The event...
U.S. manufacturing production unexpectedly shrinks in Feb.
NEW YORK - United States factory production slumped for a second month in February, missing forecasts for a pickup, indicating headwinds from the trade...
Persistence, determination pave the road to success
Brett Green | Mahr Inc. CEO and president More than 20 years ago, my father came across a quotation. A framed copy sits proudly in my...
Amgen Rhode Island finds antidote for exporting obstacles
Amgen Rhode Island Exporting Excellence, 2019 PBN Manufacturing Awards While Amgen Inc.’s Rhode Island operation usually ships most of its biologic products to the drug manufacturer’s...
Dean Warehouse Services maintains an impeccable track record
Dean Warehouse Services Inc. Supply Chain Excellence | 2019 Manufacturing Awards Dean Warehouse Services Inc. is a family business, but it operates at the level of...
Chi Foods develops recipe for success
Chi Foods LLC Emerging Manufacturer | 2019 Manufacturing Awards Minnie Luong was living in a Cambridge, Mass., apartment a few years ago when she decided...