This scene from a cigar factory in 1909 St. Louis reveals something more about labor in the city
U.S. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall once quipped, “What America really needs is a good 5-cent cigar.” In 1909, that cheap smoke said a lot...
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Herman Miller Factory welcomed flexibility and changing workplaces
We continue our high-tech architecture series by looking at the highly flexible and adaptable Herman Miller Factory in Bath, which was designed by Terry Farrell and...
Thailand’s GMM Grammy catches Viral Factory | News
The Viral Factory originated in the Netherlands Thai media company GMM Grammy is adapting Nickelodeon’s topical social influencer format The Viral Factory for local audiences....
Euro zone factory activity contracts in November, but the worst may be over
On Monday, the 2nd of December 2019, euro zone data released from IHS Markit had posted another downbeat PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) data for the...
Rockwool opened its first factory in Romania, an EUR 50 mil. investment
The Rockwool group, a producer of mineral wool, has opened its first factory in Romania, an investment worth EUR 50 million. It has a capacity...
F&N To Build S$80M ‘Smart Factory’ In Tuas
Today, F&N Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraser and Neave, Limited celebrated the groundbreaking of its upcoming integrated facility in Singapore. According to the press...
At Brand Factory’s annual shopping festival, pay fee to shop free- The New Indian Express
Express News Service While most retailers have turned to deep discounting as a means to combat weak demand, Kishore Biyani-led Future Group is doing what...
Mexico rejects US factory inspectors as part of trade deal
MEXICO CITY — Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says his government rejects Democratic lawmakers’ plan to allow U.S. inspectors to check Mexican factories for...
It’s riskier to work in retail than on America’s factory floors
The holiday shopping season, and the extended hours that come with it, are taking a toll on America’s retail workers. Employees at shopping malls and...
CRG buys 51% of Green Food Factory chain
There are six Salad Factory outlets and another projected to open this month. (Photo by Nattapol Lovakij) Central Restaurants Group Co (CRG), a subsidiary of...