Uponor Invests $6.5 Million In New Facility, 11th Thus Far

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Indoor plumbing dates back to 2500 B.C., and a lot has changed since then. The tools, the basic layouts, and the purposes of the utility might all look a little similar, but there probably wasn’t as high a demand for plumbers. Or plumbing fixtures. Situations like increasing drought-like conditions around the world, aging water distribution plants, and drainage systems in need of replacement, have created a need for more fixtures. The market size is expected to continue to grow well … Continue reading “Uponor Invests $6.5 Million In New Facility, 11th Thus Far”

Furniture Markets To See Dramatic Growth By 2023

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The furniture market is massive, with total sales of $101.41 billion in 2013, and it’s only expected to continue growing. Furniture is the third most expensive thing a family will purchase after a house and a car. And with more and more millennials entering the housing market in coming years, the industry can only grow further. In fact, experts are actually predicting that the industry will reach a massive $186.5 billion by 2023. One report, by Credence Research, explains why … Continue reading “Furniture Markets To See Dramatic Growth By 2023”

What Does The Trump Administration’s Increase On Steel Import Prices Mean For Auto Makers?

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In 1953, when the very first Corvette came out, the price of steel was very different than it is today. That first Corvette was available for $3,513, which would have been quite the sum. But the price of steel is on the minds of many in the auto industry today, with concerns over how President Trump’s administration will handle the imports of the valuable metal. Kristin Dziczek, Director of Industry, Labor, and Economics at the Center for Automotive Research in … Continue reading “What Does The Trump Administration’s Increase On Steel Import Prices Mean For Auto Makers?”

How Would President Trump’s Steel Tariffs Affect Auto Industry?

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Now that President Trump’s “Made in America” week has concluded, what exactly is the state of Made in America products? Since the beginning of his campaign, the 45th president has pledged to protect Made in the USA goods and vowed to reverse trade deals and offshoring practices that hurt U.S. workers. During Made in America week, President Trump delivered a speech in front of manufacturing executives from all 50 states, and he had nothing but kind words for these job … Continue reading “How Would President Trump’s Steel Tariffs Affect Auto Industry?”

High Temperatures And Humidity Raises HVAC Demand

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The United States HVAC industry employs some 301,123 people currently, with that number expected to grow exponentially over the course of the next few years. The HVAC equipment demand is on the rise, with figures putting it at $12.3 billion by 2021, and that’s just in the commercial sectors. The demand is projected to see a 3% increase per year, and the residential markets are expected to be even stronger. This naturally means that many shops and companies can expect … Continue reading “High Temperatures And Humidity Raises HVAC Demand”

Party Store Sells For $3.2 Million In Future District Detroit

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A lot of factors go into a business sale, especially as the businesses get bigger, with one of the key things being the care of the employees post sale. But what about when the business being sold has been closed for months? Then things get a lot easier. Just recently, a party store near Little Caesars Arena was sold for a jaw-dropping $3.2 million. The store was one of two stores on Cass Corridor recently bought by a business entity … Continue reading “Party Store Sells For $3.2 Million In Future District Detroit”

Study Finds California’s Tourism Industry Poor In Wages, Great For Mobility

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California’s beaches are a highlight in the tourism industry. The west coast’s warm summers make it a great place to share frozen treats with the family — most ice cream is produced in June — and the beautiful waters entreat scuba divers, an activity in which 3.27 million people partook in 2015. But California’s tourism industry doesn’t always pay as well it seems. So why isn’t the industry suffering from a severe lack of workers? The answer is simple: millennials. … Continue reading “Study Finds California’s Tourism Industry Poor In Wages, Great For Mobility”