Devens

We spent three days in Devens getting our issues, taking physicals and weeding out the ones that wouldn't be making it.

"OUR TURN NEXT" 1942

On Friday, the Devens, Mass., company reported a quarterly loss of $37.7 million, or 74 cents a share, compared with a gain of $9.2 million, or 20 cents a share, a year earlier.

Chinese Turbine Firm Tied to Software Theft Rebecca Smith 2011

The Devens closing reminds us that even when ideas are 'made in America,' production is almost always cheaper in China.

Wonkbook: Day two of the repeal fight Ezra Klein 2011

Yesterday's announcement by Evergreen Solar that it was closing its manufacturing facility at Devens, laying off over 800 employees, is deeply disappointing - and brutal news for a lot of families in my district.

Evergreen Solar: It's Time to Reassess Our Corporate Tax Break Strategies 2011

Failed public investments, like the money spent in Devens, reflect the fact that public officials are rarely skilled venture capitalists and that governments pursue many objectives that lead them away from solid investments.

Wonkbook: Day two of the repeal fight Ezra Klein 2011

The Devens, Mass., company said it is having "active discussions" with Sinovel to determine when it will accept further shipments and pay for past shipments.

American Superconductor Cuts Views Nathan Becker 2011

Your editorial "Solar Power Eclipse" Jan. 18 on Evergreen Solar's announcement to relocate their Devens, Mass. manufacturing facility to China misses the point.

Learn From China on Solar Policy 2011

But in January, Evergreen, shedding cash, shut down the Devens plant and fired 800 workers, claiming it was at a competitive disadvantage because U.S. solar subsidies are lower than China's.

Nevergreen Solar 2011

Not bloody likely and that's why century old parts factories and band new solar panel plants are being boarded up in cities like Cleveland, Ohio and Devens, Mass.

Peter Navarro and Greg Autry: Dude, Where's My Job? Peter Navarro 2011

But the same forces that made Devens political catnip meant that it was unlikely to be a long-term success.

Wonkbook: Day two of the repeal fight Ezra Klein 2011