Just Add Water
OFD Foods expands its well-known freeze-dried meal pouches to cater to young, busy professionals.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Carol Cruzan Morton
Oregon Business - Manufacturing
Changing Taps
Why the Craft Brew Alliance is shifting from craft beer to seltzer, spritz and a fresh start as an alcoholic beverage company
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Jason Notte
Going Rogue
Sheer determination drove Jessica Gomez to bootstrap an electronics manufacturer that is on the cutting edge of internet-of-things technology.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Kim Moore
Wood’s Back in Fashion
A trio of textile businesses woos outdoor-apparel brands with a new clothing line made from recycled wood.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Kim Moore
Rising Rents Put Pressure on Manufacturers
Moving expenses often outweigh the increased cost of renting factories in Portland.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Kim Moore
Photo Essay: Inside an Automated Sawmill
Large sawmills are high-tech workplaces.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Jason Kaplan
Beyond the Timber Wars
Steve Zika, CEO of Hampton Lumber, discusses the effect of trade tariffs and how to manage downturns.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Kim Moore
Photo Essay: A "Low-Tech" Lumber Mill Survives Automation Trend
An inside look at a lumber mill that still uses mostly manual and skilled labor to process logs.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Jason Kaplan
‘Consumers love to try something new’
Chris Sarles, CEO of Oregon Fruit Products, discusses how to innovate at the helm of an 83-year-old company.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Kim Moore
Trade war hurts small outdoor-gear manufacturers
Small businesses worry about unexpected price increases.
- Published in Manufacturing
- Written by Caleb Diehl