URL | http://www.mainebiz.biz/article/20181001/CURRENTED |
Source | Maine Biz |
Date Published | 10/01/2018 |
Author Name | Maureen Milliken |
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplant | Yes |
Company/Division name | Origin USA |
Parent company | Origin USA |
Type of work | Manufacturing |
Reshoring category: | Reshoring |
Total number of jobs (added or to be added): | 35 |
Year reshoring announced: | 2011 |
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented: | 2018 |
City reshored to: | Farmington |
State(s) reshored to: | ME |
If relevant, work nearshored to: | - |
Industry(ies): | Apparel & Textiles |
Product(s) reshored | martial arts gear |
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive? | Image/brand, Impact on domestic economy, Lean/other business process improvement techniques, Proximity to customers/market, Skilled workforce availability/training, Under-utilized capacity |