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    Manufacturing output, capacity utilization grew modestly in December

    The Federal Reserve’s latest manufacturing data indicates a bit more stability for manufacturers. Still, capacity utilization remains below long-term averages. 

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    Why your digital thread has always been broken

    Continuous improvement teams at top manufacturers are battling to close this hidden gap plaguing productivity and divorcing design and production.

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    Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

    The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

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    Screenshot: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

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    TSMC ramps up Arizona production as AI demand drove 2025 revenue to $122B

    The manufacturer expects demand to continue as it works to accelerate U.S. expansion plans. The company’s second fab is now complete, with production starting later this year, and construction on a third is underway.

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    Kratos and Bombardier announce new facilities to kick off 2026

    In addition to the defense technology and aircraft expansions, Becton, Dickinson and Co. plans to spend $110 million on its flush syringe facility in Nebraska.

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    US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%

    The limit would apply to both reciprocal and sector-specific duties, per the Commerce Department, although the implementation timeline remains unclear.

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    Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors

    The levies, effective Jan. 15, do not cover products used for data centers and consumer applications, per a proclamation signed Wednesday.

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    Solstice Advanced Materials plans $220M ballistic fiber facility expansion in Virginia

    Construction is expected to be completed by September 2030, creating 100 jobs to support growing domestic military materials production.

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    Park Aerospace to build $50M Midwest plant to meet growing materials demand

    The commercial and defense supplier saw third quarter sales grow 20% to $17.3 million despite shipment delays as aircraft markets recover.

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    Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026

    TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.

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    Boeing delivered 600 commercial aircraft in 2025

    The 737 Max manufacturer outsold rival Airbus last year, but trailed the France-based company in production.

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    J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans

    The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment. 

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    ChemSec issues low grades to US chemical manufacturers

    Minnesota-based Ecolab scored the highest for its plans to phase out PFAS use by the end of 2026. Chemours placed last with zero points.

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    Manufacturing saw 8K job losses in December 2025

    Preliminary numbers show the industry lost about 68,000 between Dec. 1, 2024, and Dec. 1, 2025. Additionally, the chemical and plastic and rubber product sectors lost the most jobs last month.

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    Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

    Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.

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    Howmet Aerospace to buy hardware business for $1.8B, among other M&A to end 2025

    South Korea-based Samsung Biologics plans to acquire its first U.S. manufacturing site, and Deere is expanding its technology services with the purchase of equipment management provider Tenna.

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    5 manufacturing trends to watch in 2026

    Companies are navigating through tariff uncertainty and evolving policy changes as the industry invests in domestic production, AI, automation and workforce development programs.

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    Ralph Lauren, CFDA launch 2 fashion manufacturing grant programs

    The initiatives aim to help manufacturers and designers modernize equipment, expand services and train workers in New York City’s Garment District and apparel-producing regions nationwide.

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    GM expects $7.1B EV-related charge in Q4 as it realigns North American strategy

    The automaker cited slowing electric vehicle demand and the termination of consumer tax incentives for its shift in its North America strategy to produce more internal combustion engine trucks and SUVs.

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    Illinois offers $24M in grants for manufacturing training programs

    Applicants outside of the Chicago metropolitan area can apply for grants valued between $3 million and $6 million through the end of April.

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    Micron to break ground on $100B New York semiconductor fab

    The tech company is moving forward with the project after obtaining the necessary permit approvals and undergoing a “rigorous environmental review,” according to a news release.

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    State PFAS laws and regulations taking effect in 2026

    States such as Colorado and Maine have banned more products, while states such as Minnesota and New Mexico will require manufacturers to submit reports detailing their use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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    Federal bill aims to reclassify chemical recycling as a manufacturing process

    Supporters say the Recycling Technology Innovation Act, backed by ACC, would streamline permitting and strengthen domestic supply chains for recycled plastic. But critics say reclassification could erode Clean Air Act protections.

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    BlueScope Steel rejects $8.8B takeover bid from Steel Dynamics, SGH

    This is the fourth attempt from the U.S. metals recycler and producer since late 2024 to acquire the Australia-based firm’s North America businesses.

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    AB InBev buys back $3B stake in US metal container plants

    The Bud Light maker sold a minority stake in the business in 2020. It is repurchasing the equity from a group of investors in the face of higher tariff costs.

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    US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI

    Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.