Interesting Global [email protected]English • 2 years ago

Why America’s Largest Tool Company Couldn’t Make a Wrench in America

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Why America’s Largest Tool Company Couldn’t Make a Wrench in America

Interesting Global [email protected]English • 2 years ago

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A highly automated Texas factory was supposed to bring the manufacturing of Craftsman mechanics’ tools back to American shores. The $90 million project was doomed by equipment problems and slow production.

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@SocializedHermit
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This might be a great read if it weren’t behind a paywall.
- Hibby
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  My brother in Christ, there are two archived links to the article below the description.
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    Thanks

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