BENTONVILLE, AR—Walmart says it is increasing its commitment to American jobs and communities by investing $350 billion over the next 10 years in U.S. manufacturing. The retailer estimates the spending to support more than 750,000 new American jobs.
Knorr Brake Corp., which makes brakes and air-conditioning parts for railcars, has begun building a new assembly plant here. The company could employ 300 people in the next year or so.
Reynders, McVeigh Capital Management announced today the release of a new Insight Paper, “Workforce Rising: Why U.S. Manufacturing is Poised for a Comeback.”