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    CHIPS and Science Act: Breaking down the law’s impact 2 years later

    Passed in August 2022 to boost U.S. competitiveness in chip manufacturing, the law has spurred billions of dollars in semiconductor production nationwide.

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    Deep Dive

    What employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference

    The U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former official said.

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    Virgin Galactic opens Arizona commercial spaceship factory

    The space tourism company aims to begin production in Q1 2025 for its six-passenger planes. 

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    EPA awards $160M grants for clean construction materials

    The Inflation Reduction Act funds will support 38 projects chosen to develop materials with low-carbon emissions.

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    Keurig Dr Pepper to close Virginia K-Cup plant

    The shuttering of the facility will impact 379 workers as the company ramps production at a South Carolina site.

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    Biden announces more investments in workforce development, apprenticeships

    The funding aims to create training pipelines, reach underserved communities and enhance public-private partnerships across in-demand fields.

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    Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain

    The outage reportedly shut down two of the automaker's production lines Friday morning, according to Business Insider.

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    CordenPharma to invest $980M in US, Europe GLP-1 capacity

    The Switzerland-based company will expand a Colorado site to meet rising peptide demand for popular weight loss drugs.

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    Nipro Medical Corp. to build $398M North Carolina plant

    The Japan-based medical device maker’s Greenville facility will produce medical devices for U.S. patients with diabetes and dialysis needs.

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    Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production

    The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.

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    VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline

    The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.

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    Manufacturing and workforce innovation

    How mentoring programs help manufacturers build a future workforce

    Companies like Fastenal and TE Connectivity have launched successful mentorship and training options for current employees and emerging leaders.

    Updated 11 hours ago
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    Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack

    Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted. 

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    Hi-Chew maker to build $136M North Carolina plant

    Morinaga & Co.’s investment supports rising demand for the Japan-based company’s candy in the U.S.

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    Philip Morris to build Zyn manufacturing Colorado plant

    The Aurora facility will produce Swedish Match smoke-free nicotine pouches starting in 2026.

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    Tyson agrees to sell Georgia poultry complex

    The deal with House of Raeford Farms comes after months of cost cutting at the meat and poultry giant, including plant closures and layoffs.

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    Schneider Electric to upgrade South Carolina plants

    The company’s investment will create 280 jobs and fund projects to make the Seneca and Hopkins facilities more sustainable.

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    Jelly Belly to close North Chicago plant, lay off 66 workers

    The parent company will move production to a nearby facility, according to parent company Ferrara Candy Co., which also makes Nerds and SweeTarts.

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    FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages

    The ban officially goes into effect on Aug. 2 and manufacturers will have one year to reformulate, the agency said.

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    $400M in CHIPS funding goes to GlobalWafers

    The money will go towards new plants in St. Peters, Missouri, and Sherman, Texas.

    Updated July 18, 2024
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    Q&A

    3 questions for Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves

    The leader tells Manufacturing Dive how the agency is helping connect manufacturers with resources to grow the industry in the U.S.

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    Pactiv Evergreen to divest facilities in North Carolina, Arkansas in $110M cash deal

    The pending sale to pulp and paper company Suzano comes as the company also restructures its beverage and food merchandising businesses and explores footprint optimization.

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    LS GreenLink USA to build $680M subsea cable plant in Virginia

    The Chesapeake facility aims to meet demand for submarine power cables for offshore wind projects.

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    Retrieved from Snapchill on July 15, 2024
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    Snapchill recalls coffee products due to deadly toxin

    The Food and Drug Administration found the coffee manufacturer's low-acid canned foods production process could lead to the growth of clostridium botulinum.

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    Deere lays off 345 more workers in Iowa

    The tractor giant has cut more than 1,500 employees at factories across two Midwest states over the past year in response to slowing equipment demand.