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Oren International Supports the 2023 National Manufacturing Day

Posted by Oren International on Oct 4, 2023 2:07:00 PM

Manufacturing is one of the many things that has contributed to America’s success and it continues to propel our country’s economy. Today, U.S. manufacturing is responsible for producing 11.4 percent of the world's goods. U.S manufacturers contributed $2.91 trillion in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.MFG Day 2022


There are 12.99 million manufacturing workers as of August 2023, and that is the most since November 2008. So far this year, there has been a 3.3% increase for people that are employed in paper manufacturing, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a paper converting company supporting the manufacturing economy in Florida, Oren International is proud to be part of that number, and to contribute to the local and national economy.

Growing the Next Generation of Manufacturers

About 1.4 million U.S. manufacturing jobs were lost during the early days of the pandemic, according to the study, setting back the manufacturing labor force by more than a decade. The manufacturing skills gap in the U.S. could result in 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, according to a new study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the NAM. 

At Oren International, we are passionate about growing and nurturing the next generation of manufacturers and helping to fill this gap, not just in Florida, but throughout the United States. That’s why we’re proud to support National Manufacturing Day each year on October 7.  We want you to explore the exciting opportunities manufacturing holds! Join in on the fun — find an event to participate in by visiting http://madeinflorida.org/manufacturing-day

Paper has been the fiber of our business since we first opened our doors in 1996. As a leader providing innovative paper solutions, Oren works with distributors and manufacturing companies around the globe to meet nearly any customized paper need. We manufacture our products locally in Pensacola, but we ship our products worldwide.

One of our most popular international shipments is pink butcher paper. It has rekindled interest in the art of barbecuing and smoking delicious meats in the United States, and now pink butcher paper is gaining popularity outside of the U.S., too. We have been shipping Oren Pink Butcher paper as far as the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, England, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, and Australia.

Our paper serves a variety of other industries as well, from custom branded paper for lining restaurant tables and trays to a variety of papers used for packaging and shipping. Through the latest machinery and video monitoring capabilities, our paper converting company offers manufacturers, big or small, custom paper solutions to help achieve their end goals. We look forward to showcasing our manufacturing power during National Manufacturing Day.

#Get Involved

In 2012, former Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey proclaimed the first official National Manufacturing Day, and President Barack Obama signed the Presidential Proclamation in 2014.

Getting involved in National Manufacturing Day is a great way to support the manufacturing industry throughout the United States. To do so, simply search for a list of local manufacturing events in your area that will allow you to explore innovative ideas and collaborate on new technologies. Be sure to use #Mfgday23 when posting on social media.

We’re proud to support National Manufacturing Day from our local headquarters in Pensacola, Florida and throughout the countries through our relationships with paper manufacturers and distributors. Learn more about all of the paper solutions we provide to manufacturers at Oren International today!

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