The Latest
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Bristol Myers Squibb takes biomanufacturing to space
The company is sending protein-based medicines to the International Space Station’s national laboratory to study how to improve their production processes.
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Deep Dive
To spur Biden’s ‘EV revolution,’ carmakers await IRS guidance on Inflation Reduction Act
The law’s EV ecosystem rules need clarity for charger builders, global supply chain providers and customers, analysts said.
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Vietnam-based tire manufacturer to build first US facility in South Carolina
Tin Thanh Group intends to establish relationships with distributors and large-scale trucking operators in the country.
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Albemarle to invest $1.3B in South Carolina lithium processing facility
The location will bring the company closer to its customers as the supply chain is built out in North America, said CEO Kent Masters.
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Facility fires prompt renewed look at battery recycling efforts
The U.S. and Canada experienced a reported record number of waste and recycling facility fires last year, as safety concerns around lithium-ion batteries grow.
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Cheese manufacturer expands in Tennessee with $9M investment
MDS Foods Inc. will add roughly 10,000 square feet for new cheese production lines.
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Battery component maker Entek to invest $1.5B in Indiana facility
The site will produce enough battery separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs a year by 2027.
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Volkswagen’s first Canada battery factory to open in 2027
The site will join the automaker’s other plants in Salzgitter, Germany, and Valencia, Spain, in supporting growing EV battery demand.
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Swiss robotics company expands Michigan production site
ABB is scaling its manufacturing capacity as demand grows in sectors like EVs, healthcare, packaging and logistics.
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Manufacturing across the U.S.
How Tennessee became a draw for manufacturers
The state has welcomed over half a billion dollars in industry investment since January. So what's attracting manufacturers?
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Stanley Black & Decker closes two plants amid $2B savings plan
The tools manufacturer will transfer operations from a South Carolina facility and shutter business in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Wind tower manufacturer picks New Mexico for expansion
Arcosa is adding production in the Southwest to meet demand for wind projects in the region.
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Krispy Kreme to close its North Carolina facility
The baker will lay off 102 workers as it exits the CPG snack segment.
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Solo Cup maker lays off workers after sudden demand drop
A “dramatic” demand decrease made immediate job cuts and production schedule changes necessary, according to the company.
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Solar developer to invest over $600M toward Ohio manufacturing plant
Invenergy’s EVP of global sourcing said a strong domestic supply chain is important to meet the growing demand for affordable solar power.
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Energy Department to fund projects that lower cost of wind energy production
The $30 million is meant for projects that improve lightweight composite materials and additive manufacturing for wind turbine components.
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Chamber of Commerce lands grant to bolster work-based learning, skill credentialing
The program, slated to start this fall, is designed to prepare students and workers for career advancement, as well as address the labor shortage.
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Honda restructures manufacturing operations for EV hub
The automaker is shifting away from gas vehicle production in Ohio and installing equipment to make EVs.
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Peloton manufacturer announces layoffs, North Carolina facility closure
The retailer acquired Precor in 2020 as a manufacturing subsidiary, but has been exploring the unit's sale as it restructures.
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How a food manufacturer scrambled to meet payroll after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
The Better Meat Co's CEO said a fast and unexpected loss of access to capital was one scenario the company didn’t foresee.
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ABTC looks to scale capacity with new factory purchase
The moves will help American Battery Technology Company meet demand for its recycled battery materials.
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Australia-based EV battery materials firm looks to build US factory
Sicona Battery Technologies tapped Bechtel to assess the needs of an anode battery component plant.
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Q&A
How one parts supplier navigates supply chain volatility
As new parts grew in short supply over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth.
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PackGene breaks ground on new biomanufacturing facility in Texas
The contract biomanufacturer will expand in Houston, which is quickly emerging as a hub for life sciences.
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Archer Aviation, Stellantis begin construction of air taxi manufacturing plant
The facility could produce up to 2,300 electric aircraft annually.