Tom Kartsotis
Founder, Bedrock Manufacturing
His private equity firm's portfolio now includes Made in America brands like Shinola, Filson and Steven Alan.

Made in America | From Detroit's Urban Decay, Shinola Rises
Amidst the urban decay of Detroit, a shoe polish purveyor reborn as a luxury watchmaker is bringing hope to the city's beleaguered manufacturing industry.

Made in America | From Detroit's Urban Decay, Shinola Rises
Amidst the urban decay of Detroit, a shoe polish purveyor reborn as a luxury watchmaker is bringing hope to the city's beleaguered manufacturing industry.

Small Manufacturers Bet on Detroit Brand Despite Bankruptcy
DETROIT, United States — For nearly six decades Detroit's story has been one of relentless erosion of its once mighty manufacturing base, but even as

Small Manufacturers Bet on Detroit Brand Despite Bankruptcy
DETROIT, United States — For nearly six decades Detroit's story has been one of relentless erosion of its once mighty manufacturing base, but even as
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