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    Deere’s challenging 2025 ends on a high note

    Although tractor and construction equipment sales surged in Q4, the company still anticipates tariffs and a sluggish farm economy to impact next year.

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    GE Appliances injects $150M into domestic sourcing efforts

    The manufacturer signed contracts with 22 suppliers across 10 states to supply materials and components for its laundry factory in Louisville, Kentucky.

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    Personal Care Products Council launches anti-counterfeit campaign ahead of Black Friday

    The trade group said the fake products cost jobs, harm the U.S. economy and undermine the $2.7 billion investment in scientific research and innovation.

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    US robotics maker urges manufacturing reforms, citing cost concerns

    If no action is taken, Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard said at a recent congressional hearing that inexpensive robots from China will flood the US market as automation demand swells.

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    Tyson to shutter major beef plant in Nebraska amid US cattle shortage

    The meatpacker is set to lay off more than 3,200 workers and cut production at a Texas facility as it positions the business for “long term success.”  

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    Cobots are out, collaborative applications are in after safety standard change

    Recent ISO and ANSI standard updates have shifted to the term “collaborative application,” in recognition of the safety considerations involved when robots and humans interact in manufacturing settings.

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    Nokia pledges $4B US manufacturing, R&D investment

    The commitment adds to the $2.3 billion the Finland-based electronics giant spent to acquire chipmaker Infinera, which was completed in February.

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    Novelis resumes operations after second fire at New York plant

    The aluminum supplier to the auto industry said the facility has continued to ship finished material to Ford Motor Co., a primary customer.

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    Novartis to build manufacturing hub in North Carolina with $771M investment

    The medicine maker is adding three new production facilities across Durham and Morrisville, and expanding a fourth facility in the area, as part of a broader $23 billion investment plan.

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    Vulcan Elements selects North Carolina for $918M magnet facility

    The Benson site follows the manufacturer’s $1.4 billion partnership with the U.S. government and rare-earth and critical-minerals refiner ReElement Technologies. 

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    Rockwell Automation to build Wisconsin factory as part of $2B US expansion

    The facility will house more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space and allow customers to see its automation and digital solutions in action on-site.

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    EPA proposes PFAS reporting revisions under TSCA

    Manufacturers should evaluate whether the changes will impact their reporting compliance and are encouraged to provide feedback to the agency, particularly on the exemptions, attorneys say.

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    Verallia, Penn State envision low-carbon future for glass

    In addition to being lower carbon than conventional soda lime silicate glass, the LionGlass material invented at Penn State is more resistant to cracks. The early-stage partnership with Verallia could result in a prototype in about a year.

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    GlobalFoundries among chipmakers looking to support physical AI, automotive advancements

    U.S. semiconductor makers Onsemi and Diodes also reported third quarter earnings that reflect growing demand for chips to support emerging tech markets.

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    Federal appeals court halts implementation of California’s climate law SB 261

    The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has paused enforcement of legislation requiring large businesses operating in the state to publicly disclose their climate-related financial risks.

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    Toyota investing $912M to build more hybrids in the US

    The investments include $125 million in Mississippi to assemble the new hybrid-electric Corolla, which will be the first electrified Corolla model built in the United States.

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    What manufacturers should know about protecting independent contractors

    Tedd Merrill, chief distribution officer of Accident & Health at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, outlines potential risks and solutions for navigating compliance with this workforce.

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    California awards $100M in tax credits to 9 companies

    The awardees include Hadrian Automation and Atomic Machines and will bring in more than $370 million in investments to the state. 

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    Hackers increasingly target operational technology, with manufacturing sector bearing the brunt

    Companies should segment and monitor their networks to prevent hackers from crossing over from IT to OT, a new report said.

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    More than $5B in frozen SBA loans begin to thaw as government reopens

    Funds were inaccessible to small businesses seeking capital for investments, payroll and more. The shutdown also paused processing of a new revolving credit program for manufacturers.

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    Edgewell to sell feminine care business, consolidate manufacturing

    The Stayfree pad manufacturer is divesting its business to hygiene and health company Essity and plans to shutter four factory sites, combining them into one automated plant.

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    US exempts 200-plus agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs

    Coffee, tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by President Donald Trump earlier this year.

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    How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain

    The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

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    IFS, Anthropic partner on AI for industrial frontline workers

    The companies launched Resolve, an industrial tool that technicians can use to identify issues before they happen and reduce factory downtime.

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    Machinists ratify Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending strike at fighter jet plants

    Had the IAM District 837-represented workers chosen to reject the offer, the company could not guarantee employees would not be displaced, said Steve Parker, the plane manufacturer’s defense, space and security segment CEO.