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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

Gov. Newsom signs bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects

The law will make thermal energy storage and industrial heat pumps eligible for financial incentives under various state programs in California.

Updated Oct. 8, 2025

David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA

The former Amazon and UPS safety executive takes on the role as the agency is expected to advance a heat safety regulation. Keeling has said OSHA needs both regulatory and technology updates.

Amkor expands Arizona semiconductor campus investment to $7B

Construction is expected to be finished in mid-2027, and production is slated to begin in early 2028. The site is expected to supply customers such as Apple and Nvidia.

Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1

The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

Gas isolation valve involved in US Steel plant explosion: Chemical Safety Board

The CSB has not determined whether the valve failures occurred before or as a result of the explosion on Aug. 11, which killed two and injured 11 workers at the company’s coke works facility in Clairton, Pennsylvania.

Updated Oct. 8, 2025

Toyota and other manufacturers invest to fill child care void for workers

The automaker recently announced plans to add more than 1,000 seats at child care facilities across the country. It’s one of many manufacturers, including Iowa company Sukup, to expand this employment benefit.

Manufacturing saw 313K job separations in August: BLS

The government shutdown prevented the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from releasing September’s jobs report, though ADP’s research found the industry lost 2,000 jobs.

JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

The Twinkies owner was acquired two years ago for $5.6 billion, but has since seen demand wane amid inflation and an uptick in the use of GLP-1 drugs.

Workforce development and training evolve to meet manufacturing demands

A recent University of Tennessee white paper explored how businesses are trying to increase staffing for domestic manufacturing. Companies such as Kellanova and Pella are partnering with local schools to find new talent.