‘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.
Manufacturing
Trade war hurts small outdoor-gear manufacturers
Small businesses worry about unexpected price increases.
How Can Manufacturers Improve and Expand Their Workforce?
Brand Story – In-depth study by Schwabe and Aldrich shows biggest challenges, priorities, and solutions for manufacturing leaders.
Women’s work
In spite of escalating labor shortages, the portion of women in Oregon’s manufacturing industry hasn’t budged in more than two decades. Five experts share their perspectives on how to close the gender gap.
IoT tech cluster takes shape
How Oregon is poised to become the center of a revolution in smart factory technology.
New Study Shows Improving, Expanding Workforce Top Challenge for Pacific Northwest Manufacturers
Today Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt and Aldrich Advisors released State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest, a survey detailing insight from more than 100 executives representing long-standing Pacific Northwest manufacturers.
This week in manufacturing
A roundup of deals, expansions and outright failures in the manufacturing sector.
Leading the Charge
Affordable, electric, a blast to drive, and made in Oregon: Electric vehicle company Arcimoto preps to roll out its long-awaited Fun Utility Vehicles.
“Oceans and waterways stand no chance of survival at the present rate”
The CEO of an incubator that aims to commercialize alternatives to plastic discusses how Oregon is ripe for innovation.