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    Otto Aviation to establish $430M manufacturing plant in Florida

    The aerospace startup plans to build its Phantom 3500, a fuel-efficient new jet, at the Cecil Airport in Jacksonville.

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    How digital procurement powers manufacturing success

    Why smarter procurement is becoming a hidden driver of manufacturing efficiency.

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    Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?

    When it comes to reshoring garment production, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.

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    Startup JetZero to build $4.7B factory in North Carolina

    The aircraft maker plans to create 14,500 jobs as it looks to produce more fuel-efficient, spacious planes.

  • A blue and silver Yasakawa sign in front of a tree, with a white building with windows in the background.
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    Yaskawa America to expand Wisconsin plant, streamline manufacturing

    The automation component manufacturer is spending $180 million to expand its Franklin site as it plans to relocate and transfer workers and production from its Illinois facilities.

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    Allison Transmission acquires Dana’s off-highway unit for $2.7B

    Through the purchase, the supplier aims to expand its commercial powertrain offerings to a broader global marketplace. 

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    Trump approves US Steel-Nippon merger

    The two steel manufacturers announced $11 billion in new investments by 2028.

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    Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2025

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

    Updated June 13, 2025
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    Deere must face FTC’s right-to-repair lawsuit, judge rules

    The tractor giant’s effort to dismiss was denied last week, clearing the way for a trial expected later this year that would challenge the company’s system for repairs and services.

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    Volvo to expand US construction equipment production

    The expansion is part of a $261 million investment to bolster key production sites to mitigate supply chain risks as tariffs evolve and pressure companies.

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    UCB to open $5B US factory

    The drugmaker has yet to choose a location for the factory, which is part of the company's plan to expand its presence in the U.S. market.

  • A sign is posted in front of a Hewlett-Packard (HP) office on May 29, 2024, in Palo Alto, Calif.
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    HP responds quickly to tariff shock

    The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.

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    Micron expands US manufacturing commitment to $200B

    The increased investment, which includes another $30 billion in expanded production and a second Idaho fab, comes as the Trump administration finalizes $275 million in CHIPS funding for the company.

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    Goodyear to sell synthetic rubber business to private equity firm for $650M

    The tire maker’s deal with Gemspring Capital Management includes manufacturing facilities in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, and a research and development site in Akron, Ohio.

  • President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on June 10, 2025, in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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    Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’

    The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.

  • U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick arrives at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 04, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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    Commerce’s proposed budget takes an axe to MEP. Lawmakers say the program should be saved.

    Secretary Howard Lutnick said during a Senate hearing last week that he’s determined to “reexamine and retool” outdated federal manufacturing programs.

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    GM plans $4B investment to boost US manufacturing

    The automaker aims to increase production of its gas-powered and electric vehicles at its Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee plants over the next two years.

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    AESC halts construction on $1.6B battery cell facility in South Carolina

    The BMW supplier also pulled out its plans to build a second facility for its $1.5 billion expansion at the Florence County site.

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    Cargill invests $90M to automate Colorado beef plant

    The technology will provide real-time production insights that can help preserve more meat per cow.

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    Qualcomm to acquire Alphawave Semi for $2.4B

    The San Diego-based chipmaker is looking to be a major player in the growth of data centers with its latest acquisition.

  • The damaged Spirit AeroSystems sign is seen damaged after an EF3 tornado touched ground on April 15, 2012 in Wichita, Kansas.
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    Spirit AeroSystems to furlough more workers at Kansas facility

    The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said the temporary layoffs will impact departments regarding Boeing’s 737 aircraft.

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    Nissan, Bridgestone confirm layoffs in May amid uncertain demand

    Serta Simmons Bedding and contract manufacturer Lacroix Electronics were among other manufacturers who cut jobs last month as consumer demand remains uncertain. 

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    Honeywell completes $2.2B Sundyne acquisition

    The move to buy the heat pump company is part of the manufacturing conglomerate’s plan to grow its universal oil product business.

    Updated June 9, 2025
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    Grillo’s maker expands with $54M pickle factory

    The 155,000-square-foot facility is part of a Midwest expansion from Irresistible Foods Group, which broke ground on a nearby King’s Hawaiian bakery operation last year.

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    Kimberly-Clark, Suzano form $3.4B tissue joint venture

    The combined company will help alleviate volatile input costs sparked by recent tariffs, the Kleenex tissue maker said. 

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    Ransomware attacks jumped 46% across industrial sectors: Honeywell

    Cybersecurity threats have increased across manufacturing, construction and other sectors, including a surge in activity targeting agriculture and food production.