Baltimore's Open Works launches commercial fabrication shop; aims for a manufacturing renaissance

URLhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-open-wo
SourceBaltimore Sun
Date Published07/02/2018
Author NameLorraine Mirabella
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Open Works
Parent companyBaltimore Arts Realty Corp
Type of work Manufacturing
If manufacturing, is the company a contract manufacturer?Yes
Reshoring category:Reshoring
Year reshoring announced:2016
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2018
City reshored to:Greenmont West
State(s) reshored to:MD
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Product(s) reshoredapparel, furniture, bicycles, pet backpacks, wall
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Government Incentives, Higher productivity, Image/brand, Impact on domestic economy, Proximity to customers/market, Skilled workforce availability/training, Under-utilized capacity
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