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Rising tide of exports: Region to boost business with Latin America

By   /  Friday, June 27th, 2014  /  East Ventura County, Small Business, South Coast, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Rising tide of exports: Region to boost business with Latin America

Foreign demand for American-made goods is fueling a rise in exports from the Tri-Counties to Latin America.

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DenMat drills down on growth strategy in Lompoc

By   /  Friday, February 28th, 2014  /  Central Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on DenMat drills down on growth strategy in Lompoc

DenMat has acquired most of the dental assets of Fort Collins, Co.-based Zila and will move those operations to its Lompoc headquarters, adding more warehouse space and ramping up hiring in sales, marketing and manufacturing.

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Mafi-Trench gears up: Santa Maria manufacturer plans for new plant

By   /  Friday, December 20th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Mafi-Trench gears up: Santa Maria manufacturer plans for new plant

James Reilly has been pushing for a new manufacturing plant to bring about 100 new jobs to Santa Maria for two years, and now the real work of getting it financed is about to begin.

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On a 40-year roll: P&G paper plants set to mark milestone in Oxnard

By   /  Friday, November 1st, 2013  /  Features, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on On a 40-year roll: P&G paper plants set to mark milestone in Oxnard

Procter & Gamble will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Family Care Plant in Oxnard this month, a remarkable milestone when viewed against the decline in manufacturing jobs in California and across the nation. The Oxnard plant makes Bounty paper towels and Charmin toilet tissue in huge quantities that supply California and parts of the western U.S.

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Manufacturers hunt for talent amid shortage

By   /  Friday, October 4th, 2013  /  Central Coast, East Ventura County, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Manufacturers hunt for talent amid shortage

Many of the region’s largest manufacturers say they face a shortage of skilled factory workers. That’s despite high unemployment rates and a steady decline in tri-county manufacturing jobs in recent years. Industry experts say the shortage stems from a number of factors, including a dearth of young people interested in manufacturing careers. Few students are Read More →

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The Golden State needs to stop scaring away its manufacturers

By   /  Friday, August 23rd, 2013  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on The Golden State needs to stop scaring away its manufacturers

What California doesn’t have is a government that provides a clear set of rules for manufacturers or a playing field that’s remotely level with other states.

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American manufacturers keep it close to home in the Tri-Counties

By   /  Friday, July 5th, 2013  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on American manufacturers keep it close to home in the Tri-Counties

In honor of the long 4th of July holiday weekend, I’m going to devote this column to American manufacturing.