Hurricane Helene underscores the value of facility continuity plans

Building operators should conduct a business impact analysis prior to an extreme weather event, according to experts.

Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know

As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.

Clemens Food Group to close Pennsylvania pork plant

The closure comes five months after the company acquired Kunzler & Co. and its facilities in Lancaster and Tyrone.

How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor

In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.

Food companies embrace AI, but unable to deliver: expert

Artificial intelligence is being used in manufacturing to help cut costs, but companies need a clear strategy to reap results.

Tracking the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on US manufacturing

The landmark legislation has sparked a new wave of clean energy manufacturing. This database tracks major IRA-linked investments for projects in electric vehicles, solar and more on a monthly basis.

Updated Oct. 9, 2024

Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene

The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.

Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system

The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals. 

Nearly 1 in 3 manufacturers say production lines are still understaffed: UKG report

Companies continue to prioritize recruitment and retainment efforts as the industry's skills gap threatens to widen.

DOE launches funding opportunity for clean energy career programs

The department will offer $3 million in funding to programs offering services like career coaching, apprenticeships and curriculum development.

Pyrex customers get refunds in false ‘Made in America’ case

The FTC used settlement funds to pay more than $88,000 to consumers who bought measuring cups that were actually made in China.

Rivian cuts production outlook amid parts shortage

The EV maker said the supply issue began in Q3 and has become more “acute” in recent weeks. 

White House launches semiconductor workforce center

The $250 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration aims to address labor development challenges in the U.S. chip industry.

Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational

The drugmaker has implemented supply allocation strategies, while noting “there are many components to the recovery process."

Biden signs law allowing CHIPS Act projects to forgo environmental review

Opponents say the legislation omits necessary reviews for an industry that uses PFAS in production. 

Pennsylvania glass plant closure sparks outrage

Sen. Bob Casey and Anchor Hocking workers protested the company’s decision that will cause over 300 layoffs in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.

French fry maker Lamb Weston to close plant, cut about 428 jobs

The restructuring comes as the supplier of frozen potato products faces sluggish demand for its offerings at restaurants and retailers.

ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.

Updated Oct. 3, 2024

10 of the biggest manufacturing projects of 2024

In celebration of Manufacturing Day, check out some of this year’s biggest factory investments, with plans from Ford, Eli Lilly, SK Hynix and more. 

Johnson & Johnson plans $2B North Carolina plant

The biologics facility will support the drugmaker's oncology, immunology and neuroscience pipelines. 

McCormick believes it’s ‘broadly covered’ from ILA strike risks

The spice and seasonings giant says it worked on mitigation plans with domestic suppliers ahead of the work stoppage.

The Mart Group opens Idaho OH!Tatoes plant

The food processor established the frozen baked potato brand to make it available to North America customers.

Micron revenue spikes 93% YoY amid AI demand wave

The chipmaker is pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar projects in New York and Idaho to produce leading-edge semiconductors. 

Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2025

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

ILA strike: Biden declines to intervene, but pressures USMX

Administration officials also warned ocean carriers against imposing strike surcharges on shippers.