Walmart pilots 3D weaving machines for apparel manufacturing

The retailer has partnered with fashion tech company Unspun in an effort to reduce waste and boost U.S. textile production.

Chemours appoints new CEO

The chemical titan named Denise Dignam its next leader, who began serving as the interim chief executive officer on Feb. 29.

How specialized apparel can enhance factory safety

As more companies bolster their operating procedures, specialized safety clothing is one option for better protecting workers from onsite hazards. 

Verdagy’s green hydrogen factory receives $39.6M DOE grant

The Department of Energy's funding is part of its larger effort to accelerate the mass adoption of green hydrogen in U.S. manufacturing.

Boeing to spend $4B plus to fix safety, manufacturing woes: CFO

The aerospace company is slowing 737 Max production and limiting traveled work into the factory as it strains to address longstanding issues.

Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says

When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said. 

Mercedes-Benz to pilot humanoid robots in its manufacturing facilities

The automaker plans to use the robots to perform physically demanding or repetitive tasks that are often more hazardous to humans.

Lonza to acquire Roche’s biologics manufacturing site for $1.2B

The Vacaville, California, facility will also receive a roughly $560 million upgrade in an effort to increase the Switzerland-based biomanufacturer's U.S. factory footprint.

GKN Automotive to shutter North Carolina facility

The closure, part of the auto parts maker's reorganization plan, will impact 247 workers.

Intel awarded $8.5B in CHIPS funding

The award is the largest yet from the Biden administration and will help advance the chipmaker's plants in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.

Aptar Pharma to expand New York manufacturing site

The company's North America expansion strategy is in response to increasing prescription and consumer healthcare customer demand.

SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work

Managers are often left out of the conversation and don’t receive formal training on pay equity, the organization reports.

Ornua to close Pennsylvania cheese plant

The Ireland-based company, which also makes Kerrygold products, is closing the site due to the sudden cancellation of the factory’s sole customer contract.

GE Aerospace to invest $650M in global facilities, US suppliers

The Boeing engine supplier’s spending will include new machines, equipment, building upgrades and improved safety measures.

USDA doles out $9.5M to expand independent meat processing

The funding will help regional producers buy equipment for expanding their factories to better compete with large meatpackers.

Schneider Electric invests $140M in US manufacturing expansion

The move is part of a broader plan to tap into growing demand for electrical infrastructure and data centers. 

Energy Department offers $425M to decarbonize manufacturing

The funding will go to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in current and former coal communities that produce and recycle clean energy products.

US saw $4B in clean energy investments in February: E2

Projects in sectors like batteries and solar panels will create 4,400 jobs across 11 states.

Prices of eggs, cocoa challenge production costs

Wells Fargo said the commodities’ rates will remain elevated as food businesses deal with another year of bird flu and a harsh climate in cocoa-growing regions.

How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers

Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry. 

Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan

The money will go towards constructing processing facilities at Lithium Americas' upcoming project, expected to produce 40,000 tons of the material a year beginning in 2027. 

Bombardier ups supplier support to relieve manufacturing pressures

The company aims to build inventory in the first half of the year to meet its projected delivery goal of up to 155 aircraft in 2024.

Deere to lay off 150 workers at Iowa plant

The cuts come as the farm equipment manufacturer expects up to a 15% decline in sales this fiscal year.

GM hires former Tesla exec as head of manufacturing and sustainability

Jens Peter Clausen led efforts to scale the production of EV propulsion systems at the electric automaker’s Gigafactory 1 in Nevada.

FDA recalls 6 more cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels

The agency is urging U.S. cinnamon makers and distributors to conduct more product control testing in the wake of recent lead contamination outbreaks.