New threads invigorate Mass. textile industry

URLhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/12/19/ne
SourceBoston Globe
Date Published12/19/2015
Author NameSteve Maas
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Southwick
Parent companyBrooks Bros.
Type of work Manufacturing
If manufacturing, is the company an OEM? Yes
Reshoring category:Reshoring
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):230
Year reshoring announced:2015
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2010
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
City reshored to:Haverhill
State(s) reshored to:MA
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Apparel & Textiles
Product(s) reshoredMenswear
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Automation/technology, Higher productivity, Lead time/Time to market
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