Schylling Inc., Rowley, Mass., recalled the China-imported Police Press and Go Toy Vehicles, as the officer’s hat can detach and pose a choking hazard.
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U.S. Olympic Fundraising Mittens Produced in China
This week, the Associated Press reported that the red-white-and-blue mittens being sold by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) to raise funds for winter athletes were manufactured in China. The words “Made in China” are clearly imprinted on the inside tag of the 100 percent acrylic mittens.
Read MoreK&R Precision Corp. Acquires 50 Percent Interest in Chinese Factory
K&R Precision Corp. recently announced it has acquired an offshore supplier and now has a 50 percent interest in a factory in Dongguan, China. “Inventory and raw materials of bags and umbrellas will be in stock,” the company stated in a recent press release. “All product will be 100 percent quality compliant [and] supported by K&R at very competitive pricing.”
The company plans to release more details at 2013’s PPAI Expo. For all quotes and and inquires, please contact [email protected]. The factory is now open for import direct orders.
For more information, visit www.k-and-r.com.
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Though the focus is on foreign policy, the debate could cover trade issues that have a direct and critical effect on the promotional industry
Read MoreAlliance Rubber Company Sponsors Arkansas Premiere Of Peter Navarro’s Documentary “Death By China” On Manufacturing Day
Alliance Rubber Company is sponsoring the Arkansas Premiere of Peter Navarro’s manufacturing film, “Death by China,” as part of its Manufacturing Day festivities. The movie premiere is scheduled for Manufacturing Day, October 5, and will be held at Market Street Cinema, located at 1506 Market Street in Little Rock, Ark.
Read MoreU.S. Olympic Uniforms Made in China, Lawmakers React
Last week it was revealed that the U.S. Olympic Team’s uniforms, designed by Ralph Lauren, are being manufactured in China. Several senators are now proposing legislation that will require future sponsors to make the team’s clothing in America.
Read MoreChina Reverses Policy to Increase Bank Lending, Federal Reserve Reduces Loan Costs
China announced on Wednesday that it will loosen its monetary policy to spur lending and give the Chinese economy a boost. The decision marks a reversal of policy that has seen the country become more stringent with its finances, particularly in the last year.
Read MoreExclusive Interview with HALO CEO Marc Simon
Listen to the CEO of top-five distributor HALO Branded Solutions, Marc Simon, give his thoughts on China, the supplier/distributor relationship and what has made HALO such a successful company.
Read MoreMade in the USA, Again: Manufacturing Is Expected to Return to America as China’s Rising Labor Costs Erase Most Savings from Offshoring
Within the next five years, the United States is expected to experience a manufacturing renaissance as the wage gap with China shrinks and certain U.S. states become some of the cheapest locations for manufacturing in the developed world, according to a new analysis by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
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