AESC halts construction on $1.6B battery cell facility in South Carolina

The BMW supplier also pulled out its plans to build a second facility for its $1.5 billion expansion at the Florence County site.

By Sara Samora • June 11, 2025

Spirit AeroSystems to furlough more workers at Kansas facility

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said the temporary layoffs will impact departments regarding Boeing’s 737 aircraft.

By Sara Samora • June 10, 2025

Nissan, Bridgestone confirm layoffs in May amid uncertain demand

Serta Simmons Bedding and contract manufacturer Lacroix Electronics were among other manufacturers who cut jobs last month as consumer demand remains uncertain. 

By Kate Magill • June 9, 2025

Manufacturing’s new era: reshoring, skills shortages and the race to stay competitive

Manufacturing is undergoing a structural reset.

By Theo Saville, co-founder, CloudNC • June 9, 2025

​​​​​​​A UAE aluminum giant could bring the US its first new aluminum plant since 1980

The $4 billion smelter in Oklahoma would nearly double domestic aluminum production and is part of a $200 billion basket of recently announced investments between the United States and United Arab Emirates.

By Nathan Owens • June 5, 2025

Power enclosure maker AVL to establish its first US plant

The Canada-based company is expanding to meet increased demand for data centers, which use the metal casings to protect their backup power units.

By Nathan Owens • May 29, 2025

Kraft Heinz confirms $3B investment in US manufacturing

The ketchup maker is aiming to offset the impact of tariffs and weak consumer spending.

By Chris Casey • May 27, 2025

Mars opens $450M Ohio facility

The Royal Canin dry pet food plant is part of the Snicker maker’s $6 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over the past five years.

By Sara Samora • May 22, 2025

Tariffs push manufacturing into stagnation through 2025: ISM forecast

Revenue is expected to remain flat this year as manufacturers navigate spiking prices and falling demand.

By Kate Magill • May 19, 2025

Carrier to spend $1B on US manufacturing

The investment will create 4,000 jobs in production, research, development and field services over the next five years.

By Sara Samora • May 19, 2025

Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism

The company is funding technology and workforce development at its plants as alcohol consumption among younger demographics shows signs of recovery.

By Chris Casey • May 14, 2025

Panasonic to lay off 10K workers globally

The electronics maker will also shutter some business units and sites as part of the overhaul. 

By Kate Magill • May 12, 2025

The limitations of AI in chip manufacturing

Leaders from Intel, EMD Electronics and Global Foundries discussed the challenges they see as the semiconductor industry adapts artificial intelligence to get results faster.

By Nathan Owens • May 9, 2025

PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility

The new Shelby plant will produce the paint manufacturer’s complete line of aerospace coatings and sealants.

By Sara Samora • May 9, 2025

Gilead plans $11B in US drug production

The investment adds to the biotech’s $21 billion commitment for domestic manufacturing, research and development through 2030.

By Kristin Jensen • May 9, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs to lay off 950 workers in Illinois, Pennsylvania

The steelmaker is idling three facilities across the states amid falling demand and rising prices. 

By Kate Magill • May 6, 2025

Why smarter employee scheduling is central to manufacturing’s comeback

Why smarter scheduling is key to U.S. manufacturing’s labor and productivity rebound.

May 5, 2025

Kimberly-Clark to invest over $2B in US operations

The Huggies diaper maker will use the funds to build an Ohio factory and a South Carolina distribution center, as well as install automation upgrades across its supply chain.

By Sara Samora • May 2, 2025

Corning increased solar Michigan facility investment to $1.5B

The additional $600 million aims to accelerate advanced manufacturing operations of its solar wafers.

By Sara Samora • May 1, 2025

White House declares goal to reach 1M new apprentices per year

The White House’s fact sheet highlighted a shortage of construction and durable goods workers, which is expected to grow steadily, and flagged AI as a focal point for development.

By Kathryn Moody • April 28, 2025

Caterpillar pledges $100M to upskill workforce in AI era

Workers on average can expect two-fifths of their existing skills to be transformed or outdated by 2030, according to a World Economic Forum report.

By Nathan Owens • April 23, 2025

Cranky the robot and shorter work weeks: What manufacturers see as the value of AI

Deere & Co. and Procter & Gamble are leveraging new strategies to galvanize their workers around the future of work, rather than fuel job security concerns.

By Nathan Owens • April 22, 2025

Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of industry decline. Will they succeed?

While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.

By Kate Magill • April 18, 2025

Collins Aerospace to lay off 287 at California, Iowa plants

The Boeing supplier and its parent company, RTX, have also cut an undisclosed number of jobs at facilities in Illinois and Connecticut.

By Sara Samora • April 18, 2025

JCB plans San Antonio factory expansion to dodge Trump’s tariffs

The U.K.-based heavy machinery manufacturer said the levies will impact its business in the short term.

By Sara Samora • April 17, 2025