Providing Products to North America via The U.S.A.

Rumor has it that many products, once deemed more economical to produce in China, may be making their way back to American made. Rising costs to manufacture and ship from China will allow companies to save costs by building factories and employing workers right here in America. This does not mean that China is out of the game. But what it does mean is that with the American economy still on a rebound, this helps give it that little extra nudge.

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It's All About Skill

"Alongside creative recruitment efforts, the key to developing more skilled workers in the U.S. is the use of uniform, widely-recognized and industry-driven credentials to demonstrate competency in the specific industry skills needed by employers."

There is a push right now to provide college students the access to gain those skills and certifications needed to be successful in the Manufacturing field. With backers such as NTMA, PMA, NAM and President Obama, the goal is to bring Manufacturing in the U.S. back to the forefront. By increasing the opportunities in education, the goal is for more people to become certified in the skills that will allow Manufacturing in the U.S. to move ahead with the future and the new technologies available for new products. No longer would skilled trades be a thing of the past but the goal of the future.

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Growth of Alternative Energy Technologies in Michigan

By: Amanda McDonough

Manufacturing encompasses the essence of Michigan. It is in our state’s DNA. While the past speaks for itself, our future will solidify our superior position in the industry.

Although manufacturing has recently gone through a tumultuous period in Michigan, industry leaders have rolled up their sleeves and diversified into promising industries which will revive Michigan’s economy. Here at Wolverine Machine Products we are excited to be part of this group.

The last quarter has seen steady growth of manufacturing jobs largely due to the ever-growing presence of alternative energy technology companies in Michigan. From suppliers to contractors, many innovative companies are diversifying from auto parts to components of solar energy and wind turbines. We have taken advantage of this opportunity to aid Michigan in these rapidly growing industries, and partnered with a well-known company that produces solar-powered Stirling engines.

Our incredibly knowledgeable staff at Wolverine Machine has worked tirelessly to create critical components of the Stirling engine, which last at least 25 years. This advanced solar-powered engine is capable of converting 24% of the sunlight hitting the dish into electricity – a better conversion rate than most PV solar panels have.

By expanding into the alternative energy technology market, we have not only lent a hand to Michigan’s economy, but also positioned ourselves as a leading supplier.

If you would like to learn more about Wolverine Machine’s unique precision machining capabilities, or to request a quote, please visit our website at www.wolverinemachine.com.