Last Updated: May 13, 2025
Manufacturing International (MfgInternational.com) was launched in 2024 to address a long-standing gap in the manufacturing ecosystem: small and mid-sized manufacturers face the same complexity as global enterprises, yet are often under-served by tools, insights, and unbiased guidance.
The platform is owned and operated by Russell’s Group, an independent business and digital media company founded in 2004 with more than two decades of experience supporting manufacturers and industrial organizations.
Manufacturing International represents the evolution of that experience into a dedicated, modern platform built specifically for today’s SMB manufacturers.
At Manufacturing International, our mission is to empower manufacturers to confidently navigate today’s rapidly changing landscape with expert-driven resources, practical tools, and trusted insights.
We exist to serve as a reliable, independent hub where manufacturers can access:
Actionable intelligence
Experienced perspectives
Vetted tools and solutions
Real-world guidance grounded in industry experience
For more than 20 years, Russell’s Group has worked with hundreds of companies, including global manufacturers and extensive dealer networks, as well as small and mid-sized manufacturing businesses across the United States and globally..
This experience revealed a consistent pattern: manufacturers needed a centralized, unbiased platform built around how manufacturing actually works — operationally, digitally, and strategically.
Manufacturing International was created to meet that need.
Everything we publish is informed by real-world application, not theory, and shaped by the challenges manufacturers face every day — from supply chain volatility and workforce constraints to technology adoption and global market pressures.
Manufacturing International is purpose-built for small and mid-sized manufacturing companies (SMB), typically ranging from $100K to $200M in annual revenue.
Whether you are:
Scaling operations
Entering new markets
Optimizing internal efficiency
Navigating digital transformation
Evaluating tools, suppliers, or partners
Our platform is designed around your size, your complexity, and your decision-making reality.
Manufacturing International provides a stage for manufacturing leaders, operators, and specialists to share insight with peers. We believe manufacturers benefit most from learning from other experienced practitioners.
We develop and curate tools that help manufacturers identify suppliers, software, and services aligned with their goals, timelines, and budgets — without unnecessary friction.
Expert coverage across global trade, supply chains, automation, AI, policy, workforce development, and operational strategy — written by professionals with direct industry experience.
Curated collections of products, software, services, and training programs selected from thousands of reviews and trusted sources to support informed purchasing decisions.
Practical, ready-to-use tools designed to streamline workflows and support manufacturing operations.
A defining strength of Manufacturing International is its rapidly expanding contributor network — one of the most credible and diverse collections of manufacturing expertise available online.
Our contributors include:
Manufacturing executives and operators
Engineers and technical specialists
Workforce and operational experts
Supply chain, finance, and technology advisors
Rather than anonymous or generic content, Manufacturing International is built around named experts with verified backgrounds, ensuring readers can trust and apply what they learn.
This contributor ecosystem is actively supported by Russell’s Group through clear editorial standards, contributor vetting, and long-term alignment with the platform’s mission.
Manufacturing is evolving faster than ever. Rising costs, regulatory shifts, labor shortages, and global uncertainty are redefining how manufacturers operate and compete.
Manufacturing International exists to ensure small and mid-sized manufacturers are not left behind, but equipped with the insight and tools needed to adapt, grow, and lead.
Manufacturing International collaborates with a wide range of trusted partners selected for their relevance and value to SMB manufacturers, including:
Companies delivering proven products, software, and services across cloud computing, cybersecurity, ERP, MRO, workforce solutions, and operational technology.
Experienced professionals contributing original analysis, case studies, and guidance aligned with our core focus areas:
AI & Automation
Supply Chain & Logistics
Operational Efficiency
Workforce Development
Financial Management
Technology Integration
Marketing & Sales
Global Trade & Compliance
Together, these partners help us deliver on our mission: making Manufacturing International (MfgInternational.com) one of the most practical and trusted resources available to manufacturers.
Are you a manufacturer, supplier, service provider, or subject-matter expert interested in engaging with our audience?
Contact us at:
info@mfginternational.com
Manufacturing International empowers small and mid-sized manufacturers with expert-driven news, insights, tools, and resources designed for industry leaders. Our mission is to serve as a trusted, independent hub for global manufacturing knowledge—connecting professionals, elevating expert voices, and supporting informed decisions across the manufacturing ecosystem.
Contact us: info@mfginternational.com
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