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    Whirlpool to lay off over 300 at Iowa plant as Machinists try to save jobs

    The appliance manufacturer also plans to implement a second wave of job cuts at the Amana facility in the second quarter and move production to its operations in Mexico.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Apple to produce Mac mini computers in US for the first time

    The move would double the iPhone maker’s manufacturing footprint in Houston. The company also plans to expand production of its servers and provide worker training in the city.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Manufacturing industry had over 300 workplace deaths in 2024

    The majority of the fatalities were the result of contact incidents, which included encounters with falling or suspended objects, or being caught or compressed by running powered equipment, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

    By • Feb. 20, 2026
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    J&J to invest more than $1B in Pennsylvania plant

    The cell therapy plant will support more than 500 biomanufacturing jobs in Montgomery County.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Labor Department offers $145M in grants for apprenticeship incentive program

    The awards are tied to a pay-for-performance model to hold businesses and workers accountable. The funds also align with the White House’s goal to reach more than 1 million apprenticeships nationwide.

    By • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Manufacturing gained 5,000 jobs in January

    However, revised Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed there were more job cuts in 2025 than initially reported.

    By • Feb. 12, 2026
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    Goodyear fell short in 2025 with $18.3B in sales

    The tire and rubber manufacturer completed its transformation plan that saved the company $1.5 billion, but it will continue using the blueprint as it combats tariffs and trade policies.

    By • Feb. 11, 2026
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    60% of Gen Zers will pursue skilled trade work this year: survey

    Carrier, Schneider Electric and other manufacturers are creating workforce training programs and offering scholarships in an effort to recruit for high-demand fields, such as automation.

    By Robert Freedman • Feb. 11, 2026
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    Immigration bill picks up steam with manufacturing endorsement

    The National Association of Manufacturers expressed support for the Dignity Act as a way for undocumented immigrants to seek temporary legal status and work in the U.S.

    By • Feb. 11, 2026
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    The inbound logistics center: Manufacturing’s most underrated control point

    Your inbound operation may be the hidden bottleneck slowing your entire plant.

    Feb. 9, 2026
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    PMI expands in January, reaching highest point in four years

    Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to ISM’s survey respondents.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    Eli Lilly chooses rural Pennsylvania for $3.5B weight-loss drug production

    The development is the fourth announced by the pharmaceutical giant since September as competitors look to reshore operations and upgrade their facilities in the U.S.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    Dow to cut 4,500 jobs as part of $2B savings plan

    The chemical manufacturer anticipates spending up to $1.5 billion implementing the new strategy, which also includes using automation and AI to streamline its operations.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
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    The manufacturing outlook for 2026

    Investment is rising in domestic production, automation, M&A and more. At the same time, manufacturers are navigating a complex  environment due to trade policies and changing regulations.

    By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Drone maker Anduril to expand in Long Beach, California

    The $1 billion investment will support 5,500 jobs and build on the company’s effort to grow its industrial production capacity.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Roche’s Genentech more than doubles North Carolina facility investment to $2B

    The 700,000-square-foot project broke ground in August and is set to produce weight-loss treatments by 2029 in Holly Springs, a growing biopharmaceutical hub.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    SBA loan values up nearly 17% for manufacturers

    The agency delivered nearly 5,000 small business loans through its 7(a) and 504 programs to industry borrowers in fiscal year 2025, data show.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Solstice Advanced Materials plans $220M ballistic fiber facility expansion in Virginia

    Construction is expected to be completed by September 2030, creating 100 jobs to support growing domestic military materials production.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans

    The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment. 

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Manufacturing saw 8K job losses in December 2025

    Preliminary numbers show the industry lost about 68,000 between Dec. 1, 2024, and Dec. 1, 2025. Additionally, the chemical and plastic and rubber product sectors lost the most jobs last month.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Ralph Lauren, CFDA launch 2 fashion manufacturing grant programs

    The initiatives aim to help manufacturers and designers modernize equipment, expand services and train workers in New York City’s Garment District and apparel-producing regions nationwide.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Illinois offers $24M in grants for manufacturing training programs

    Applicants outside of the Chicago metropolitan area can apply for grants valued between $3 million and $6 million through the end of April.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    5 manufacturing trends to watch in 2026

    Companies are navigating through tariff uncertainty and evolving policy changes as the industry invests in domestic production, AI, automation and workforce development programs.

    By , • Jan. 8, 2026
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    US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI

    Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    US Steel refused to accommodate pregnant mine worker, EEOC alleges

    The steel manufacturer allegedly placed a pregnant employee on leave and assigned her undesirable jobs outside her role, according to an EEOC lawsuit.

    By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 5, 2026