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    Food companies embrace AI, but unable to deliver: expert

    Artificial intelligence is being used in manufacturing to help cut costs, but companies need a clear strategy to reap results.

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    Tracking the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on US manufacturing

    The landmark legislation has sparked a new wave of clean energy manufacturing. This database tracks major IRA-linked investments for projects in electric vehicles, solar and more on a monthly basis.

    Updated Oct. 9, 2024
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    Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene

    The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.

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    Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system

    The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals. 

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    Nearly 1 in 3 manufacturers say production lines are still understaffed: UKG report

    Companies continue to prioritize recruitment and retainment efforts as the industry's skills gap threatens to widen.

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    DOE launches funding opportunity for clean energy career programs

    The department will offer $3 million in funding to programs offering services like career coaching, apprenticeships and curriculum development.

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    Pyrex customers get refunds in false ‘Made in America’ case

    The FTC used settlement funds to pay more than $88,000 to consumers who bought measuring cups that were actually made in China.

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    Rivian cuts production outlook amid parts shortage

    The EV maker said the supply issue began in Q3 and has become more “acute” in recent weeks. 

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    White House launches semiconductor workforce center

    The $250 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration aims to address labor development challenges in the U.S. chip industry.

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    Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational

    The drugmaker has implemented supply allocation strategies, while noting “there are many components to the recovery process."

  • President Joe Biden speaks during an event about lowering costs for American families at the Granite State YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown on March 11, 2024, in Goffstown, New Hampshire.
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    Biden signs law allowing CHIPS Act projects to forgo environmental review

    Opponents say the legislation omits necessary reviews for an industry that uses PFAS in production. 

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    Pennsylvania glass plant closure sparks outrage

    Sen. Bob Casey and Anchor Hocking workers protested the company’s decision that will cause over 300 layoffs in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.

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    French fry maker Lamb Weston to close plant, cut about 428 jobs

    The restructuring comes as the supplier of frozen potato products faces sluggish demand for its offerings at restaurants and retailers.

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    ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

    The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.

    Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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    10 of the biggest manufacturing projects of 2024

    In celebration of Manufacturing Day, check out some of this year’s biggest factory investments, with plans from Ford, Eli Lilly, SK Hynix and more. 

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    Johnson & Johnson plans $2B North Carolina plant

    The biologics facility will support the drugmaker's oncology, immunology and neuroscience pipelines. 

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    McCormick believes it’s ‘broadly covered’ from ILA strike risks

    The spice and seasonings giant says it worked on mitigation plans with domestic suppliers ahead of the work stoppage.

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    The Mart Group opens Idaho OH!Tatoes plant

    The food processor established the frozen baked potato brand to make it available to North America customers.

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    Micron revenue spikes 93% YoY amid AI demand wave

    The chipmaker is pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar projects in New York and Idaho to produce leading-edge semiconductors. 

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    Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2025

    Next year’s industry events cover a variety of manufacturing trends, including recruitment and retention and the impact of AI on factories.

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    ILA strike: Biden declines to intervene, but pressures USMX

    Administration officials also warned ocean carriers against imposing strike surcharges on shippers.

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    Lilly plans $4.5B ‘foundry’ for advanced drug manufacturing

    With its latest investment, the company is looking toward medicines of the future and new methods to produce them.

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    Vishay Intertechnology to shutter 3 plants amid restructuring

    The chipmaker is closing facilities in Milwaukee, China and Germany, while expanding other sites in Mexico and Europe.

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    Vertiv adds South Carolina data center infrastructure facility

    The plant in Pelzer will create up to 300 jobs and produce modular infrastructure solutions amid the AI boom.

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    Companies are investing less time and money in women, research suggests

    McKinsey & Co. emphasized that the “broken rung” of advancement remains a core issue for women.