US Steel’s $24.5M consent decree nabs federal approval

The EPA and DOJ backed the deal that's centered around the company's Clairton coke plant, following several environmental and public health incidents.

SK Hynix to build $4B chip packaging fab in Indiana

The facility at Purdue University will focus on advanced packaging for AI products beginning in 2028.

3M PFAS settlement gets final approval

The chemical giant will start making payments on the $10.5 billion settlement in Q3 of this year.

How solar manufacturers can leverage IRA clean energy tax credits

More than 500 companies and 45,500 projects registered for clean energy tax credits under the law as of March 8.

Cal-Maine ceases operations at Texas facility after bird flu detected

The nation’s largest egg producer depopulated nearly 2 million birds as cases now mount in U.S. dairy herds.

Biden administration awards $4B in clean energy manufacturing tax credits

The money from the 48C credit spans 35 states and is part of a slate of tax incentives funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Talent leaders grapple with embracing AI and work flexibility

Nearly all employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, such as hybrid and return-to-office policies, a Mercer report stated.

Abbott to close California factory

The company will begin laying off 195 workers at the nutritional food and beverage facility next month.

Bridging the talent gap in the semiconductor industry

Engaging with the broader community and offering flexible work environments could recruit more workers, writes KPMG’s Lincoln Clark. 

What employers need to know about union organizing in 2024

Manufacturers need to be ready for an invigorated labor movement that benefits from new paths to unionization, experts say. 

Manufacturing is ‘highly likely in our next growth cycle’: March PMI

The industry was buoyed by a rise in demand and production rates last month, encouraging manufacturers to invest more in capacity.

‘How to have a voice at a table’: Stanley Black & Decker’s Maria Ford on women in manufacturing

With more than 25 years in the industrial space, Ford talks about the importance of visibility in women's leadership and shedding old stereotypes.

In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say

Nations such as France and Ireland have passed laws giving workers the right not to respond to work-related emails after hours.

How automakers can navigate Port of Baltimore disruptions

Companies can look to other East Coast ports for alternative import options, but be prepared for slower deliveries, experts say.

Texas attorney general opens investigation into Spirit AeroSystems

The state official is examining the Boeing supplier following "reoccurring issues" with parts sent to the aircraft giant.

Chemours execs manipulated over $500M in vendor payments, new details show

The chemical giant is launching an overhaul of its financial reporting systems in the wake of the scandal.

AESC investing $1.5B to expand South Carolina operations

The company is adding a second battery factory at the site, which will supply BMW's EV assembly facility in Mexico.

Cement maker nabs Energy Department funds

Sublime Systems will build the low-carbon plant in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Majority of US workers say they lack awareness of workplace neurodiversity

Few employees receive training on working with or managing neurodivergent workers, a new report indicates.

Automakers reroute shipments after Baltimore bridge collapse

Other manufacturers in the area, including Stanley Black & Decker and McCormick & Co., are still operating after the accident.

Silfab Solar to work with Solarcycle to reuse supply, bolster sustainability

The solar industry firm will send old or underperforming parts to be recycled and then repurchase them as part of its manufacturing supply chain.

3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements

“The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, said.

White House funds $6B to decarbonize US industrial sector

The Department of Energy offered grants for 33 projects in eight historically high carbon-emitting industries such as aluminum, concrete and chemicals.

Schott Pharma to build $371M syringe factory

The North Carolina plant is part of the company's effort to triple its U.S. supply of glass and polymer syringes used in GLP-1 therapies by 2030.

Boeing CEO to step down

The beleaguered aircraft maker is also replacing its head of commercial airlines as it shakes up leadership amid immense public scrutiny.