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    Eos Energy to spend $353M to establish factory, relocate HQ to Pittsburgh area

    The zinc battery maker plans to lease a 432,000-square-foot facility in Pennsylvania to complement its two other existing plants in the region.

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    Why industry 4.0 pilots fail to scale and how American manufacturers are closing the gap

    Many Industry 4.0 pilots stall before scaling. See how U.S. manufacturers are closing the gap.

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    China drives 3M’s Q3 sales to $6.5B

    The chemical manufacturer is pursuing China’s OEMs and launching new products to keep pace with the country’s new vehicle launches, CEO Bill Brown said.

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    Sazerac invests more than $1B in US spirits production

    The Fireball and Buffalo Trace owner plans to build barrel-aging warehouses in Kentucky and upgrade equipment at its Indiana bottling plant.

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    Cleveland-Cliffs eyes rare earth metals opportunity at Midwest mines

    The automotive materials supplier also signed a memorandum of understanding with an undisclosed global steel producer looking for a U.S. stronghold in response to tariffs.

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    The 2026 economic drivers for manufacturing

    With money being saved through tax incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the funds will provide manufacturers with opportunities to invest in their business, such as AI, said Jennifer Clement, CLA’s client relationship leader.

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    MDMA warns Section 232 tariffs could hurt US medtech manufacturing

    The trade group said levies would “needlessly disrupt a globally integrated industry that already meets domestic demand.”

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    US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

    A 25% duty on trucks and 10% levy on buses will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers —may qualify for cost offsets.

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    Is manufacturing making a comeback in the US?

    The executive director of the Reshoring Institute laid out a playbook on how manufacturers can best determine the cost to manufacture in the U.S. — or whether they should continue foreign production.

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    Hillenbrand selling to private equity firm in $3.8B deal

    The transaction will make the industrial equipment manufacturer a privately held company. Hillenbrand has spent the last few years adjusting its portfolio to focus on plastics, food and recycling equipment.

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    AI demand drives TSMC’s Q3 revenue to over $33B

    The third quarter once again beat the semiconductor company’s expectations, prompting the chip manufacturer to accelerate its capacity to address artificial intelligence needs.

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    GE Aerospace Foundation launches $30M workforce training program

    The goal is to increase the number of highly skilled manufacturing workers by 10,000 beginning next year. The foundation also recently donated to workforce training programs in multiple states.

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    Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries grow in Q3, but still trail Airbus

    Additionally, the European Commission approved the plane manufacturer’s planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, on the condition that the company sells the fuselage supplier’s overseas assets.

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    Whirlpool to invest $300M in Ohio plants

    The investment will go to the world’s largest washing machine plant, as well as another that produces dryers. About 80% of appliances Whirlpool sells in the U.S. are made domestically.

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    Nestlé cutting 16,000 jobs to accelerate turnaround

    CEO Philipp Navratil said the company will be “ruthless” in assessing talent as it looks to slash 6% of its workforce, including 4,000 in its manufacturing and supply chain.

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    Stellantis plans $13B investment to expand US manufacturing

    The automaker aims to launch five new vehicles in key segments over the next four years and add over 5,000 jobs across its four plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

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    Manufacturing jobs keep going down. Is AI responsible?

    Overall manufacturing employment peaked decades ago and has been on a gradual decline since pre-pandemic levels. Factory automation is playing a clear role, but experts say it’s not the only factor.

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    To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review

    While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place.

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    Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

    The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

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    Opinion

    Rugged devices offer a solution to reduce scope 3 emissions

    Charlie Gibbs, director of product solutions at Getac North America, says manufacturers should take the long view on electronic device investments at their facilities.

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    Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

    Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

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    Novelis faces extended production disruption after fire, impacting auto supply chain

    The major aluminum sheet manufacturer will keep the hot mill in its Oswego, New York, plant closed until early 2026.

    Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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    Tracking PFAS legislation across the US

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to ban PFAS in food packaging, juvenile products, cookware and other categories. He signed a bill to phase out its use in firefighting garments and protective equipment.

    Updated Oct. 14, 2025
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    Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions

    The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.

    Updated Oct. 21, 2025
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    DMR Technologies to establish drone facility in Louisiana

    The Detroit-based manufacturer is investing $1.4 million to renovate an existing industrial building in Lafayette and will be in production by the end of 2025.

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    Senate confirms multiple key leaders to Department of Commerce

    Confirmations included assistant secretaries of commerce for global markets and export enforcement, as well as the agency’s general counsel. The roles are relevant to tariffs, international investments and more.