Manufacturing and Distribution Archives

What’s Your Euro Risk Exposure?

It’s general knowledge that the world economy has suffered through a prolonged financial crisis.  Recently, the European Union financial saga has been playing out like a drama starring Merkozy (German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and French President, Nicolas Sarkozy).   While interesting from a historic and economic perspective, the negative impact on multi-national companies could be significant [...]

Capital Equipment Refunds of Minnesota Sales Tax

Qualifying capital equipment for use in Minnesota is eligible for a refund of the Minnesota and any local sales or use tax you paid. 
Capital equipment means machinery and equipment purchased or leased, and used in Minnesota by the purchaser or lessee primarily for manufacturing, fabricating, mining, or refining tangible personal property to be sold ultimately [...]

Economics, Politics and Manufacturing

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped below 10,000 last week due in part to a stalling of manufacturing activity reported in the Kansas City district of the Federal Reserve Bank.  This report added to a number of economic warning signs in recent weeks. 
In an effort to stimulate manufacturing in the U.S., President Barack Obama signed [...]