manufacturer
noun
man·u·fac·tur·er
ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər-ər 
-ˈfak-shrər,
ˌma-nə-
: one that manufactures
especially
: an employer of workers in manufacturing
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Follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer.
They are one of the country's leading manufacturers of children's clothing.
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The company became an independent supplier in 2022, separating from the carmaking division to focus on advanced electric systems for global manufacturers.
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That could include another brewery, but the property also has a rail spur, high ceilings and loading bays — all of which could be useful for other kinds of manufacturers.
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Founded in 1936 as a radiator manufacturer in Kawasaki, Japan, the company now served four continents, specializing in heat-exchange technology, engineering and design for the agricultural, construction equipment and auto industry.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2025
Established under the Indian production giant and the Amsterdam innovation platform’s Future Forward Factory effort, the double-pronged initiative was chiefly funded by the H&M Foundation to help manufacturers achieve near-net-zero operations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
That could include another brewery, but the property also has a rail spur, high ceilings and loading bays — all of which could be useful for other kinds of manufacturers.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Founded in 1936 as a radiator manufacturer in Kawasaki, Japan, the company now served four continents, specializing in heat-exchange technology, engineering and design for the agricultural, construction equipment and auto industry.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2025
Established under the Indian production giant and the Amsterdam innovation platform’s Future Forward Factory effort, the double-pronged initiative was chiefly funded by the H&M Foundation to help manufacturers achieve near-net-zero operations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
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manufacturer
noun
man·u·fac·tur·er
ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər-ər
: one that manufactures
especially
: an employer of workers in manufacturing
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