manufacturing
German industrial giant Siemens is leaving Russia after nearly 170 years
The company first arrived in Russia in 1851 to deliver devices for a major telegraph line. It primarily does maintenance work on high-speed trains these days — though it's now winding down operations.
Nucor steel brings jobs and investment to Lexington
Nucor, one of the world's largest steel producers, is coming to Davidson County where it will generate at least 180 jobs. Lexington will be home to a new micro mill steel pla
How A Single Missing Part Can Hold Up $5 Million Machines And Unleash Industrial Hell
U.S. manufacturers are still struggling to keep pace with booming demand. The culprit? Sometimes, it's a single missing part.
American Indicators: The Faces And Stories Behind The Economic Statistics
Some sectors are thriving, while others continue to struggle, putting different people in vastly different situations. NPR is following four people who will help illustrate the arc of the recovery.
Why N95 Masks Are Still In Short Supply In The U.S.
Early in the pandemic, shortages of N95 respirators and other medical gear prompted panic across the world. A year later, the masks still aren't widely available to U.S. consumers.
Why It's So Hard To Buy A New Refrigerator These Days
Some shoppers looking to buy new fridges, freezers or washers have been finding themselves out of luck. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into both supply and demand.
This Charmin Factory Keeps Humming Even As Much Of America Is Hunkered Down
Although millions of Americans are out of work or working from home, many are still working at factories nationwide. They have some lessons on what it will take to "reopen" the country safely.
Factories Feel The Coronavirus Slump
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on the nation's factories. Manufacturing activity slumped in March as the virus cut into both supply and demand.
Hiring Picks Up As Employers Add 225,000 Jobs In January
U.S. employers added more jobs than expected last month, while the unemployment rate inched up to 3.6%. Unusually warm weather contributed to job gains for construction workers.