Fastener Maker Scovill Learns from Foray in Asia

URLhttp://www.ajc.com/business/business-brings-jobs-b
SourceAtlanta-Journal Constitution
Date Published04/25/2010
Author NameDan Chapman
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Scovill
Type of work Manufacturing
If manufacturing, is the company an OEM? Yes
Reshoring category:Reshoring
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):250
Offshore, work was done:In-house
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
Country(ies) from which reshored:China
City reshored to:Clarkesville
State(s) reshored to:GA
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Apparel/Textiles
Product(s) reshoredclothing fastener pieces
What non-domestic negative factors made offshoring less attractive?Currency variation, Freight cost, Rising wages, Total cost
Mentions use of TCO or similar concept?Yes
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