Back in the 1970s, China was struggling to feed its people. Factories were rare, and most citizens survived on government-assigned housing with little income. Life expectancy was low—just 59 years—and the average person earned barely $130 a year. Meanwhile, the U. S. was booming. The average America
A company that sells promotional items has bought a 4, 000‑square‑foot factory in Edison for $835, 000. The property was on U. S. Route 1 and had been owned by a family cabinet shop for many years. The deal was not quick. It took almost a year and required the buyers to fix zoning problems tha
Europe aims to cut down on forever chemicals, but one big exception could ruin the plan. PFAS are man-made compounds that never break down. They linger in water, soil, and even our bodies. The EU wants to limit their spread, yet factories can still pump out endless amounts under current rules. The
Micron Technology has been getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. The company isn’t just growing—it’s growing fast. Sales and profits are climbing quickly, making it stand out in the tech world. But what’s really driving this success? A big part of it comes from Micron’s high-bandwi
Green Charter Township in Michigan saw a big plan from China’s Gotion fall apart after residents rallied against the $2. 4 billion battery factory. The town’s people argued that the plant would bring pollution and safety risks, so they pushed state officials to pull out. The move sparked debate abou
A small electronics plant in southern China spent two years dodging trade wars like a chess player in a blitz match. Agilian Technology didn’t fold under U. S. tariffs meant to sink Chinese factories. Instead, it treated each new levy as a lesson—not a death sentence. Clients wanted the firm to fle
In South Bend, a town that once thrived on car production, the story of factories today is split. Some companies are growing fast while others face slowdowns and uncertainty. A local metal‑forming business, General Stamping & Metalworks, sees its solar work as a bright spot. Last year, the compan
The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) recently revealed how the region secured a $3. 5 billion manufacturing site for Eli Lilly. The location on the Upper Macungie property offered essential infrastructure: a new interchange off Interstate 78, updated power from PPL, and zoning
The city of Passaic has a rule that stops shops selling weed, but it is ready to let more factories make the product. The council has signed a second letter that supports a company called Integrity One Alternative Care, which wants to build a plant inside Passaic. The firm still needs the state’s fi
Taxpayers who bought a brand‑new car in 2025 may now reduce the amount of interest they pay on their auto loan. The rule comes from a recent law that also dropped taxes on tips and overtime for certain workers and scrapped an electric‑vehicle credit. The new deduction only applies to loans taken aft
