Curious about Alabama manufacturing? This infographic provides key facts and statistics on the state of Alabama's manufacturing sector. Explore top cities, number of companies and jobs, executive counts, and more, based on exclusive data collected by MNI.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported March 4th that the U.S. manufacturing sector added jobs in February, while unfilled positions in the sector have finally begun to ease. Today, we're exploring the most recent manufacturing numbers from the Labor Department, providing the gains and losses by specific subsector, as well as the latest in manufacturing job openings.

Curious about Mississippi manufacturing? This infographic provides key facts and statistics on the state of Mississippi's manufacturing sector. Explore top cities, number of companies and jobs, executive counts, and more, based on exclusive data collected by MNI.

Looking to do business with California manufacturers? This infographic provides key facts and statistics on the state of California. Explore top cities, number of companies and jobs, executive counts, and more, based on exclusive data collected by MNI.

The electric vehicle market continues to heat up in the U.S, with February's new plant announcements dominated by EV makers and related suppliers--particularly in the nation's southern states.



Other new projects run the gambit of industries, from AI-powered solar solutions to metal fabrication to low-carbon building solutions. Let's explore some of the most exciting new manufacturing companies announced in February 2022.

Want to do business with Michigan manufacturers? This infographic provides key facts and statistics on the state of Michigan. Explore top cities, number of companies and jobs, executive counts, and more, based on exclusive data collected by MNI.

Used by over 40,000 sales & marketing professionals at small businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike to generate millions in new business, IndustrySelect is the most trusted sales platform on the market today. Discover what sets IndustrySelect apart.

The B2B marketplace is almost unrecognizable. Spurred by the pandemic, sales are rapidly evolving, making it imperative for you to keep up with the changing landscape. Even before the pandemic, B2B buying was becoming increasingly digital.



Gartner reports that customers spend only 17% of their time face-to-face with sales teams. Worse, that 17% covers all suppliers. Sellers share that small slice with their competitors.



Strong sales depend on gaining back access to decision-makers. That means using new techniques and strategies. Fortunately, you can find help from sales and marketing experts. The B2B sales books highlighted here will guide you toward success in the new sales world.

The Covid-19 pandemic caused a slowdown in the supply chain for some industries, but the inorganic chemicals industry has seen an uptick. Over the last year, jobs in the inorganic sector increased by 1.45%, from 88,272 to 89,555.



Much of this growth stems from a higher reliance on imported materials. In fact, the United States now imports 25% of its inorganic materials.

Want to do business with Washington manufacturers? This infographic provides key facts and statistics on the state of Washington. Explore top cities, number of companies and jobs, executive counts, and more, based on exclusive data collected by MNI.

Interested in Iowa manufacturing? This infographic provides the latest trends on Iowa's manufacturing sector. Discover top cities, number of companies and jobs, executive counts, and more, based on exclusive data collected by MNI.

Customer experience is everything. It's a significant differentiator for B2B sellers, and it's one of the keys to unlocking loyalty.



However, understanding how the experiences you offer shape the way buyers make decisions can be challenging. As a B2B marketer, you need to use a customer journey map to visualize this aspect of the buying process.

Want to do business with North Carolina manufacturers? This infographic provides key facts and statistics on the state of North Carolina useful for industrial sales and marketing professionals. Explore top cities, number of companies and jobs, executive counts, and more, based on exclusive data collected by MNI.

The service machinery sector is incredibly varied. From beverage dispensers to professional cleaning systems, these products meet a wide range of needs. Get to know some of the top service machinery companies in the U.S.

U.S. manufacturers are starting out 2022 with a bang, unveiling multiple new operations across seven states. This month, we saw several companies in the building materials industry break ground, while a new announcement by Intel is poised to help secure the semiconductor supply chain for years to come.



Let's explore the new U.S. manufacturing companies announced this month.

Want to do business with New Jersey manufacturers? Explore the latest facts and statistics on manufacturers in New Jersey including top cities, number of companies and jobs, executive counts, and more, based on exclusive data collected by MNI.

Explore the latest facts and statistics on manufacturers in Illinois, including plant and employment numbers, top cities, and executive counts, based on exclusive data collected by MNI. Discover how many Illinois manufacturers import raw materials, what percentage distribute products internationally, how many are publicly-owned and more in this infographic.

It's the beginning of a new year and time to anticipate the B2B sales and marketing trends that will shape 2022. While some of these trends have defined the B2B landscape for years, there are some significant shifts to plan for. Explore 2022's biggest trends, including the latest in account-based marketing, third-party cookies, the B2B buyer's journey and more.

This infographic provides a visual overview of the latest key facts and statistics on South Dakota's manufacturing sector, including top industry, city, executive, ownership and distribution statistics based on data collected by MNI. South Dakota's tax climate ranks among the best in the U.S and has a strong manufacturing economy. The state's abundant natural resources attract a wide range of agricultural and food processing enterprises. Yet, it is also home to some big names in medical device manufacturing, wood products, packaging and more.

Our customers know MNI's industrial B2B data is the most accurate in the industry and many have wondered: how do we do it? Over the course of our 100+-year history, we've perfected a system that delivers high-quality, comprehensive company profiles to our customers. Today, we're presenting a new infographic that visualizes how company data is collected and perfected by real people for unmatched accuracy. Take a look!

U.S. manufacturers are closing out the year strong, with a number of new and expanded facilities announced this month. The EV market continues to heat up, with three major multi-billion enterprises unveiled in December, while new operations in furniture, building products, plastics and more were announced.



Let's explore some of the most exciting announcements made this month in manufacturing.

As manufacturing companies scrambled to adjust to greater and greater challenges, our most popular stories on IndustrySelect for 2021 reflected the efforts of sales, marketing and business development professionals to stay abreast of new developments, improve communications with their valuable manufacturing clients, and discover new opportunities.

In marketing, as in many other disciplines, the first question is, "where do I start?" Frequently, marketers start where their strengths lie or feel comfortable.



Database marketers start with data, creative types start with creative, etc. Frankly, that's why so much marketing misses the mark, and does not produce the desired results. My advice to marketers is that micro-segmentation is the "head" position. If we get it right, the relevancy of our communication will follow, break through the clutter, engage the individual and start the sales/buying process.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that the U.S. manufacturing sector added fewer jobs in November, while unfilled positions in the sector rose slightly.



In November, U.S. manufacturers added 31,000 new positions roughly half of the 60,000 jobs added in October. Today, we�re exploring the most recent manufacturing numbers from the Labor Department.

You researched for days, met with potential vendors for months and pitched database providers to your boss more than you really wanted to and you finally have your new list of leads!



Now what?



I am often met with the question from new IndustrySelect users and I say, there are basically three options:

With Google ending support for third-party cookies sometime in 2023, marketers and salespeople need to rethink the way they generate and target leads. The answer to the coming cookiepocalypse is to focus on first-party data.

Bend, Oregon-based Element 1 Corporation announced today that it has forged a partnership with Washington D.C-based NEXA Capital to bring methanol-based hydrogen generation to the world's aerospace sector. Element 1, a developer of small-scale to micro-scale clean energy technologies, plans to accelerate the adoption of its methanol-to-hydrogen generators for fuel cell applications in aerospace--particularly electric vertical aircraft--resulting in quiet, carbon-neutral and cost-effective flight.

Several new manufacturing plants were announced in November as manufacturers ramp up production to meet soaring demand and fill gaps in the supply chain. This month brought news of a major semiconductor operation breaking ground in Texas, new facilities to help strengthen the critical supply chain, and several innovative food and beverage manufacturers.



Let's take a look at the latest manufacturing operations breaking ground this month.

Your company has put the work into your B2B email marketing campaigns. You have segmented your customer lists and then segmented some more. You know where each potential buyer is in the purchasing process. And you've refreshed your marketing materials and updated your contacts. You were ready to push the button to start emailing -- but then Apple iOS 15 came into the picture. These changes will greatly impact your ability to track your efforts.



But don't panic. You've faced more devastating changes to your marketing strategy and survived (a.k.a. COVID-19). You completely re-tooled the way you did business, and you can survive this change as well.

New data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics finds October's job creation in the U.S. manufacturing sector more than doubled over last month, while unfilled positions in the sector have finally begun to decline. Today, we're exploring the most recent manufacturing numbers from the Labor Department, providing the gains and losses by specific subsector, as well as the latest in manufacturing job openings.