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Stories from the companies building and making things in America.

Made in America is a MarketScale channel documenting domestic manufacturing, construction, and engineering across U.S. industries. It gives engineers, project managers, and sourcing teams a ground-level view of American-made production capabilities and the companies behind them. Content spans facility profiles, workforce stories, and supply chain insights relevant to B2B buyers prioritizing domestic sourcing.

16 episodes
Channel Brief·Made in America · 16 episodes
Updated Apr 20, 2022

American manufacturing is thriving, not dying. Here's why.

The channel argues the U.S. remains a top-two global manufacturer, powered by robotic automation, infrastructure renewal, and deliberate reshoring. Evidence comes from company visits and supply-chain analysis.

Made in America challenges the narrative that U.S. manufacturing is dead. The channel argues that despite decades of transition, America remains the number two manufacturer in the world by output, second only to China, and is experiencing a manufacturing renaissance driven by innovation, robotic automation, and deliberate moves to localize production. This thesis is proved through direct factory visits and interviews with executives at companies like Premio, Intel, McElroy Manufacturing, and Tidel.

Drawn from Robotic Automation in American Manufacturing: … and 3 more →

“The solution is easy: to localize production, reduce time to market, and avoid being at the mercy of international disruptions.”

Premio and Intel executives, Episode 2

By the numbers

9,000

swimming pools of water lost daily to water main breaks

2

U.S. global manufacturing rank by output

C-

ASCE Infrastructure Report Card grade for U.S.

2 minutes

frequency of water main breaks in America

What the channel argues

InsightU.S. is the world's number two manufacturer by output, second only to China.→
InsightRobotic automation is driving a manufacturing renaissance in American industrial sectors.→
InsightPandemic supply chain disruption accelerated company decisions to localize production and reduce international dependency.→
DataU.S. infrastructure received a C- grade from ASCE and water main breaks occur every two minutes nationwide.→
InsightCompanies like Big Ass Fans and Garrett Metal Detectors have remained in their U.S. locations for decades, driving local economic impact.→

What you'll learn

•The U.S. manufacturing sector is not in decline but in renaissance, driven by automation and innovation rather than traditional labor-intensive production.
•Supply chain resilience now requires companies to move away from single-region dependency, particularly in semiconductors, by building domestic capacity.
•America's aging infrastructure is a manufacturing opportunity: companies like McElroy are replacing outdated metallic pipes with thermoplastic alternatives.
•Regional manufacturing heritage matters: locations like Queensbury, New York and Lexington, Kentucky retain manufacturers because of skilled workforce history and proximity to markets.
•Consumers' choice to buy American directly stimulates local economies and supports entire communities, not just corporate shareholders.

What to do about it

→Evaluate robotic automation investments in your manufacturing processes, as companies across sectors now see it as standard competitive practice, not a hard sell.
→Audit your supply chain for single-region dependencies and identify opportunities to localize or re-shore critical production, especially in semiconductors and high-value components.
→Identify aging infrastructure in your operations or supply chain that matches needs for renewal technologies, such as water systems or energy management.

Who and what shows up

Dustin Seetoo

Product Marketing Director, Premio

Discussed how Premio is combating supply chain disruption by localizing production and reducing time to market.

Kevin Wu

Executive Vice President, Premio

Explained Premio's strategy to avoid international disruptions through domestic production.

Jennifer Bressler

Supply and Demand Manager, Intel

Discussed Intel's efforts to combat pandemic supply chain disruption through production localization.

Alan Nudi

Director of Sales and Marketing, Ergo Robotic Solutions

Explained how Ergo's location in Queensbury, New York balances proximity to major metro areas with access to regional manufacturing heritage.

Alex Risen

Public Relations, Big Ass Fans

Emphasized the company's 20-year commitment to Lexington and its ripple effect on the local economy and community.

Questions this channel answers

Q

Is American manufacturing actually dead or declining?

No. The U.S. is the world's number two manufacturer by output, second only to China, and is experiencing a manufacturing renaissance driven by innovation and robotic automation.

Robotic Automation in American Manufacturing: Its Rise, … →
Q

How can companies fix supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic?

By localizing production, reducing time to market, and avoiding dependence on single international suppliers, as both Premio and Intel are doing with semiconductor production.

Made in America: Bringing Microchip Production Back to A… →
Q

What is driving manufacturing companies to stay in America rather than relocate?

Regional manufacturing heritage, skilled workforce history, proximity to major markets, and the ability to innovate locally. Big Ass Fans has remained in Lexington for 20 years with no plans to move.

Made In America: Ergo Robotic Solutions →
Q

What infrastructure opportunities exist for American manufacturers?

America's infrastructure, built after WWII, is now past its service life and received a C- grade from ASCE. Companies like McElroy Manufacturing are replacing aging metallic pipes with thermoplastic pipe.

Made in America: A New Age of Infrastructure with McElro… →
Topics:Robotic automation in manufacturingSemiconductor and microchip production reshoringInfrastructure renewal and water systemsSupply chain localizationAmerican-made industrial equipment
Themes:Manufacturing renaissance through automation and reshoringSupply chain resilience via domestic production localizationRegional heritage and community economic impact

Industry context

Domestic manufacturing reshoring is driving demand for industrial automation and consumable production inputs. By 2030, 43% of manufacturing tasks are projected to be automated as factories modernize and localize supply chains.

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