5 Unstoppable Forces Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing

An extensive survey of sector executives across multiple industries revealed how decision-makers perceive the “industrial revolution” now engulfing energy and manufacturing sectors.
Sept. 30, 2025

The future of energy and the future of manufacturing are being defined right now as decisionmakers deal with the complexities of digitalization, energy availability, supply-chain resilience, innovation cycles – and of course, reshoring. Ryan Hawk of PwC US surveyed hundreds of C-suite executives across the manufacturing and energy sectors to determine what is influencing their thoughts and guiding their decision-making. He found five “unstoppable forces” reshaping how America builds, moves, and competes. Listen here.

About the Author

Robert Bokram

Product Manager, Cutting Tools

Robert Bokram is the Product Manager, Cutting Tools, at CERATIZIT, manufacturers of hard material products for wear protection and cutting tools.

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