For most of the last century, the United States dominated global manufacturing. Recently though, the nation has lost many factories to cheaper labor markets overseas. But there are still heroic US manufacturing plants scrappy enough to compete in the face of overseas competition. From compact disks to bowling balls, from sparklers to pianos, and even sneakers, here's a look at 10 companies worth celebrating.
Walmart is dramatically increasing its investment in hydrogen fuel cells to get away from dirtier battery and fueling options, giving a boost to high-profile supplier Plug Power.
A group devoted to creating alternative energy jobs in Central Appalachia is building a first for West Virginia's southern coalfields region this week - a rooftop solar array, assembled by unemployed and underemployed coal miners and contractors.
Everybody talks about the deplorable state of air travel, but some airline startups are hoping do something about it, like California Pacific Airlines founded by a 90-year-old aviation enthusiast.
On June 14, Arie de Jong handed out $1 million in bonuses to his company's 170 employees thanking them for their dedication during the twenty years he owned the business.
There is a downside to pushing out older workers, in favor of younger ones. Less gray hair in an organization can sharply reduce its innovation potential. It turns out that most innovators are in their late 30's or older.
On Thursday, America's tallest man received what could be a life-changing gift: several pairs of custom-made sneakers, molded specifically for his size-24 10E feet. The shoes, which took five months to make, reportedly cost $25,000, were designed, produced and delivered by Reebok, which covered the whole bill.
Tech giant Microsoft will spend millions over the next three years to help high schools hook students on computer science as a career.
Government stimulus spending has put the country on track to double renewable energy production capacity by 2012 and halve solar power costs by 2015, Vice President Joseph Biden said on Tuesday.
Business school students want to learn how to make profits in the business world. That's a given. But now, they are wanting to make a profit by doing good -- and scores of programs, like those at Wharton and Stanford which combine social consciousness with financial returns, are popping up at universities around the world.
Chrysler Group LLC reported a net profit of $381 million for the third quarter of 2012 on Monday, up 80 percent from the $212 million profit the company reported for the same period a year ago. The results mean that the United Auto Workers employed in Chrysler's factories will next year likely receive their signing bonus of $1,750
In partnership with Fair Trade certifiers in the United States, Patagonia has begun to convert its entire collection - starting with 10 pieces of women's athletic and fall apparel. By fall of next year it will include 165 styles. Patagonia's pursuit of Fair Trade is part of a larger strategy in addressing fair wages in their supply chain.
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