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Manufacturing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order How Products Are Made 
 Detailed explanations for "the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery." Includes an illustrated overview of the assembly and the manufacturing process, a description of how the item works, a list of raw materials used, and related information. Products include air bags, artificial snow, popcorn, television, and much more. From Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. http://www.madehow.com Topics: Industries Last updated Mar 8, 2006 Industry at a Glance: NAICS 31-33: Manufacturing
Data about the U.S. manufacturing industry sector, which consists of "establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products." Includes a summary and links to further statistics on employment in the industry, hours and earnings, unemployment rates and layoffs, occupational injuries and specific manufacturing industries (such as computers and electronics, motor vehicles, and steel). From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). http://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag31-33.htm Topics: Industries, Statistics Last updated Mar 1, 2008 Industry Statistics Sampler: NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing
Statistics showing the number of establishments, value of shipments, payroll, and number of employees for U.S. manufacturing businesses and geographic areas. The "Industry Detail" links in the employers chart include data on major U.S. production centers for specific manufacturing industries such as textiles, petroleum, metals, computers and electronics, and food. Also provides detailed manufacturing data for each state and many related statistical reports on the manufacturing industry. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/econ/census02/data/industry/E31-33.HTM Topics: Industries, Statistics Last updated Feb 21, 2006 Northeast Midwest Institute: Manufacturing
Collection of reports on manufacturing in the Northeast and Midwest U.S., with statistics for production, employment, trade deficit, manufacturing capacity, and related topics. Features manufacturing summaries of 18 states in the region, discussing specific industry sectors (such as metals and chemicals), changes in the gross state product and manufacturing employment, and other factors. From "a private, non-profit, and non-partisan research organization dedicated to economic vitality, environmental quality, and regional equity for Northeast and Midwest states." http://www.nemw.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=21&Itemid=29 Topics: Industries, Statistics Last updated Jul 20, 2009 An Outline of American Geography: The Manufacturing Core
This essay provides a historical overview of industry in the northeastern U.S., which is "the country's single most significant region of manufacturing." Discusses important manufacturing cities in the region (such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago) and the types of manufacturing that developed in those areas. Includes a map showing the region and its significant cities. Part of a geography publication produced by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs. http://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/May/20080614181434eaifas0.8594782.html Topics: Industries Last updated Dec 21, 2008 Real Cork
Details about cork, the "outer bark of the evergreen cork oak (Quercus suber). This variety of oak grows mainly in Portugal, Spain, southern France, Italy, and the Maghreb." Includes a description of making cork bottle stoppers, an overview of environmental issues (such as recycling corks), and industry data. From APCOR, the Portuguese Cork Association, which promotes the Portuguese cork industry and products made of cork. http://www.realcork.org/index.php Topics: Industries Last updated Jun 26, 2009 |
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