Is manufacturing in the US becoming a better deal?

URLhttp://www.betaboston.com/news/2015/09/11/is-manuf
SourceBeta Boston
Date Published09/11/2015
Author NameScott Kirsner
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Rancourt & Co.
Type of work Manufacturing
If manufacturing, is the company an OEM? Yes
Reshoring category:Kept from Offshoring
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):50
Year reshoring announced:2015
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2015
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
City reshored to:Lewiston
State(s) reshored to:ME
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Apparel & Textiles
Product(s) reshoredShoes and boots
What non-domestic negative factors made offshoring less attractive?Freight cost
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Image/brand, Raw Materials Cost
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