Easton produces its bats in China under an "exclusive arrangement," and it made sense, both for cost and manufacturing reasons, to move Miken's bat-producing operations to China, Thompson said.

Miken Sports, a manufacturer in Caledonia, Minnesota, that makes Major League Baseball helmets and bats for youth sports, will wind down operations as its owner moves jobs to Missouri and China.

Minnesota facility that makes MLB helmets, softball bats to close Employees of Miken Sports have been notified that the manufacturing plant will close in the next 18 to 24 months.

CALEDONIA, Minn. — Employees of Miken Sports, maker of the baseball helmets used by Major League Baseball players, have been notified that the manufacturing plant will close in the next 18 to 24 ...

Jan. 11—CALEDONIA, Minn. — A year after announcing the closure of Miken Sports manufacturing plant, Rawlings Sporting Goods has revamped its plans and will be making Caledonia the North ...

Miken Sports, the company that makes the helmets used by MLB players as well as composite softball bats, will move its production to China and Missouri, CBS News reports.

CALEDONIA, Minn. — A year after announcing the closure of Miken Sports manufacturing plant, Rawlings Sporting Goods has revamped its plans and will be making Caledonia the North American ...