Automotive, Aerospace and Light Manufacturing 2019 | Trade and Industry Development

Automotive, Aerospace and Light Manufacturing 2019

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

Automotive, Aerospace and Light Manufacturing

While no one can predict the ultimate impact tariffs will have, there’s good news on the reshoring front: experts Harry Moser and Sandy Montalbano say reshoring and foreign direct investment job announcements in 2018 reached the second highest annual rate in history. We’ve also tapped the expertise of Dustin Jones with Ginovus to talk about diversification in the automotive industry, and for our aviation/aerospace feature, we called on Scott Thompson of PwC. Check out our focus on Light Manufacturing and Top Sites for Business Growth, and spotlights on Michigan, Georgia, Kansas and Mississippi.

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Manufacturing the Future in Michigan

BY: Governor Gretchen Whitmer

As industries adapt, advanced manufacturing is playing a critical role in developing the solutions of the future. The automotive industry laid the groundwork for Michigan’s manufacturing prowess, and now other sectors—such as agribusiness, defense and aerospace—are leveraging this expertise as Michigan leads the way to the future of manufacturing. more....