This is pretty cool and would be especially great if it were a trend. NextGen Illumination is moving its manufacturing from Asia to the Cherokee Nation Industries in Oklahoma and will build its LED products in Stilwell.

Initially the company did want to keep its manufacturing in the U.S. but decided on Asia based naturally on cost and being competitive. Now, however, the company says that overseas labor costs, duties, taxes and shipping have the company bringing the operation back to the U.S.

NextGen will train Cherokee Nation Industries workers to product, assemble and package products. The Cherokee Nation company employs 300 workers and specializes in aerospace and defense manufacturing and telecommunications and distribution, operating a 120,000 sq. ft. facility in Stilwell. It is looking forward to further diversification with the LED business.

Sure seems like a win-win.