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Laura Putre
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Senior Editor, IndustryWeek
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Biography
Staff Writer Laura Putre covers the automotive industry, as well as workforce legislation as it applies to manufacturing, labor issues, HR policy and trends in workforce development, recruiting and retention and employee engagement.
SPACs, drug/medical device development, bonds personal finance, IPOs, renewable energy investment, dividends, economics energy, emerging markets,Stocks business law, earnings, economic policy
Tech, Science, Auto, Design, Architecture
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By Laura Putre Verified| IndustryWeek Verified That’s why we’ve ended up growing in Mexico, to about 850 employees. We have a facility in Norcross, Georgia, and a facility in Houston, Texas, that do what we call “dailies”—the stuff that the uniform industry orders today and they need on their doorstep tomorrow. If an order comes into Norcross or Houston for name tags and company items by three o’clock in the afternoon, we ship same day.
By Jill Jusko Verified, Geert De Lombaerde Verified, Anna Smith, Laura Putre Verified| IndustryWeek Verified Editor’s note: Welcome to So That Happened, our editors’ takes on things going on in the manufacturing world that deserve some extra attention. This will appear regularly in the Member’s Only section of the site. Guess who is celebrating a centennial in 2025? It's Caterpillar Inc., which officially turns 100 on April 15.
By Laura Putre Verified| IndustryWeek Verified As senior editor, Laura Putre works with IndustryWeek's editorial contributors and reports on leadership and the automotive industry as they relate to manufacturing. She joined IndustryWeek in 2015 as a staff writer covering workforce issues. Prior to IndustryWeek, Laura reported on the healthcare industry and covered local news. She was the editor of the Chicago Journal and a staff writer for Cleveland Scene. Her national bylines include The Guardian, Slate, Pacific-Standard and The Root.
Company Info
IndustryWeek
IndustryWeek is a prominent business-to-business media service dedicated to the U.S. manufacturing sector. Established in 1882 and owned by Endeavor Business Media, it provides in-depth coverage of manufacturing trends, innovations, and challenges. The company produces authoritative articles, news, and analysis on various topics, including technology adoption, workforce management, and supply chain issues. IndustryWeek publishes a quarterly print edition and maintains a strong online presence with daily updates on manufacturing news. It also hosts webinars and coordinates coverage of significant industry events, making it a vital resource for manufacturing professionals. The audience includes decision-makers and disruptors in the sector who rely on IndustryWeek for insights into trends, technologies, and best practices.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Founded: 1882