NEW Flexible Solutions Center on Remke.com

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Please visit the Flexible Solutions Center on Remke.com – a new section on our website that’s 100% dedicated to designing custom products, specials, adaptations & variations.
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REMKE IS EXPANDING!

Posted by Mark Sweeney

During the summer of 2011 we were working on a strategic initiative focused on supporting one of our core competencies – Being Easier To Do Business With.  Like many companies, Remke refines our strategic plan on a regular basis but this time something was different.  We needed to add capacity to achieve our objectives.
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Reshoring America Part 2: Bring Jobs Back Home

Posted by Mark Sweeney

On 12/2/11 our blog introduced you to Reshoring America – an initiative focused on bringing manufacturing back home.  We shared with you some of the story of Harry Moser, founder of The Reshoring Initiative.  And we provided a link to his free tools for anybody who competes against low cost nations.
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Thank You For Your Support

Posted by Mark Sweeney

As we prepare to celebrate the holidays, the management & employees of Remke Industries would like to say Thank You for your continued support in 2011. We truly appreciate your business and want you to know that we work very hard to provide you with the best products & service possible. It is our sincere wish that each of you and your families enjoy a holiday season filled with peace, joy and good tidings.

A HOLIDAY FUN FACT:
During the Christmas/Hanukkah season more than 1.76 billion candy canes are made.

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Reshoring America

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Tweeting is never boring.  Yes – there are lots of tweets to read through but many times I have uncovered some real gems of ideas or information.  Many times before I have blogged about them and here’s another one!
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by Mark Sweeney

“When we count our many blessings;
It isn’t hard to see that life’s most valued
treasures are the treasures that are free.
For it isn’t what we own or buy
that signifies our wealth.
It’s the special gifts that have
no price: our family, friends and health.”

And please remember our men and women who are serving our country and can’t be with their loved ones this year.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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U.S. Machine Makers Outperform Expectations

Posted by Mark Sweeney

Last week in our blog we talked about whether manufacturing in the U.S. was the wave of the future or the heritage of the past.  I hope you read it and shared it with others you know that work for manufacturing companies or provide services to them.
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Manufacturing: Wave of the Future or Heritage of the Past?

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A recent conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin called “Manufacturing First” featured a keynote address from Scott Paul from the Alliance of American Manufacturing.  Some of his key points were:
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Is China Getting Too Expensive?

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  • Did you know that China is expected to see more cost inflation in the future than the U.S. or Mexico?
  • Did you hear that Ford announced it will build some auto parts in the U.S. that have traditionally been sourced in China?
  • Did you read that Otis Elevator is moving production from its factory in Mexico to a new plant in South Carolina?  Or that a furniture maker is opening a new factory in North Carolina instead of continued sourcing from China?

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Shortage of Skilled Workers in U.S. Manufacturing

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A recent survey of manufacturing executives by Deloitte & The Manufacturing Institute shows that nearly 600,000 skilled manufacturing positions are unfilled due to a shortage of qualified workers.  Is this a surprise?  OR have you experienced this at your company?
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