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    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.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2025
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    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.

    By Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

    Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for labor, chemicals, emissions, trade policy and more.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    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.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    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.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Oct. 15, 2025
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    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.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    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.

    By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2025
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    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.

    By • Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    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.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    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.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Boeing chief counsel on hot seat at Senate hearing over Machinists strike

    President Donald Trump nominated Scott Mayer to serve on the National Labor Relations Board. Lawmakers recently questioned the chief labor head about the strained labor negotiations at the company’s St. Louis factories.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    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.

    By Michelle No • Oct. 3, 2025
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    General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring

    The food giant plans to shutter a pizza crust and two pet food facilities as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.

    By Christopher Doering • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data

    Just hours before most U.S. federal agencies closed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not release highly anticipated jobs data on Friday.

    By Jim Tyson • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026

    Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.

    By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Stellantis confirms new mid-size truck for Belvidere plant

    The struggling automaker remains committed to reopening its idled Illinois assembly plant, with production slated for 2027.

    By Larry Avila • Oct. 1, 2025
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    ‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

    In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    FAA restores some of Boeing’s safety inspection authorities

    The Federal Aviation Administration also proposed fines exceeding $3.1 million against the plane manufacturer for safety violations that occurred between September 2023 and February 2024.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    Amgen to expand US drug production with $650M investment

    The California-based firm said it will create 750 jobs and support advanced technology upgrades throughout the Juncos, Puerto Rico, facility.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    Boeing to relocate Super Hornet upgrade work out of St. Louis facilities

    A spokesperson for the fighter jet manufacturer stated that the activity is not related to the ongoing Machinists’ strike. The union and company resumed negotiations on Monday.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Why hire a Kettering Co-op? 3 reasons employers benefit

    Kettering pioneers Co-op education, connecting ambitious students with 570+ employer partners.

    Sept. 29, 2025
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    US Steel approves $300M in factory investments, JD Fields expands to Maryland

    Meanwhile, Fujifilm Biotechnologies opened a North Carolina manufacturing center, New Balance completed its Maine expansion and Owens Corning selected Alabama for a shingle plant.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Former factory worker sues Tesla after robotic arm knocks him unconscious

    The robotics technician alleged that Tesla implemented new safety protocols at its California facility following the incident, and is seeking $51 million as recompense from his employer and robot maker Fanuc.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Boeing stays silent on Machinists’ proposed strike settlement

    IAM District 837 is willing to meet the fighter jet manufacturer at the negotiating table, but is “not going to bargain against ourselves,” said Resident General VP Jody Bennett.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Retirees return to the fold to fill Georgia-Pacific’s labor gaps

    While the program helps G-P fill roles, cut overtime costs and retain institutional knowledge, it’s also “a good opportunity” for retirees to make extra income while aiding younger generations, said a participant.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 24, 2025
  • Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discuss a range of issues related to bilateral trade and economic cooperation at the U.N. General Assembly in New York City.
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    Locomotive maker Wabtec lands $4.2B deal with Kazakhstan

    It is considered to be the largest railroad equipment purchase in U.S. history and expected to support 11,000 American jobs, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025