US Senate set to vote on EPA, NLRB nominees

If confirmed, Doug Troutman and Jeffrey Hall will head departments within the Environmental Protection Agency, and Scott Mayer will serve on the National Labor Relations Board.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 12, 2025

Commerce Department freezes Ohio’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership funds

The move puts more than 100 jobs across the state at risk as a yearslong audit is completed.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 12, 2025

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Upskilling a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

As manufacturing systems change, often becoming more automated and technical, employers are increasingly looking for ways to attract a more skilled workforce.

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Fed trims main rate by quarter point, forecasts one cut in 2026

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 10, 2025

Lilly to build $6B weight-loss drug factory in Alabama

This is the third of four planned U.S. manufacturing sites the pharmaceutical giant has unveiled this year, set to bring 450 factory jobs to the Huntsville area.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2025

Manufacturing sees 329K separations in October, 6K job cuts in September

The plastics and rubber products sector was one of the hardest hit. The data release was delayed by the recent government shutdown.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 10, 2025

Robots, virtualization and grid risks are top of mind for executives

As data centers and robotics come online, the electrical grid is becoming a growing risk for the tech industry, experts said at IFS’ Industrial X Unleashed event in New York City.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2025

US Steel to resume idled blast furnace at Illinois plant

The decision signals a reversal in the company’s September plans to reduce slab production at Granite City Works, in turn bringing back up to 500 jobs.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 8, 2025

Boeing completes $8.3B Spirit AeroSystems acquisition

Airbus and Composites Technology Research Malaysia have also completed acquisitions of the fuselage maker’s assets, which supply components to both aircraft manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • Updated Dec. 9, 2025

Apple expands manufacturing training program with online courses

The iPhone maker’s Apple Manufacturing Program was previously only available in person in Detroit. The initiative is part of the manufacturer’s $600 billion commitment to boost the advanced manufacturing sector in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2025

Sharpie maker Newell Brands among recent holiday layoffs

Meanwhile, Algoma Steel is shutting down its blast furnace and coke-making operations in the coming months and apparel manufacturer Renfro Brands is closing its Fort Payne, Alabama, factory.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 5, 2025

Second-chance hiring continues to gain traction among major manufacturers

Companies in multiple sectors have seen positive results from hiring and upskilling formerly incarcerated people. Adjusting recruitment and training approaches can open up a significantly larger talent pool.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 4, 2025

How child care opens more opportunities for manufacturers

Companies can see a return on investment, such as fewer absences and increased productivity, when they utilize 45F tax incentives to provide child care and benefits.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 3, 2025

Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI

The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors such as transportation equipment, which chose to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said ISM.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 1, 2025

Foxconn to spend $569M expanding Wisconsin factory

The investment comes days after the Apple product manufacturer announced a collaboration deal with OpenAI.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 26, 2025

US robotics maker urges manufacturing reforms, citing cost concerns

If no action is taken, Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard said at a recent congressional hearing that inexpensive robots from China will flood the US market as automation demand swells.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 25, 2025

Tyson to shutter major beef plant in Nebraska amid US cattle shortage

The meatpacker is set to lay off more than 3,200 workers and cut production at a Texas facility as it positions the business for “long term success.”  

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 25, 2025

Nokia pledges $4B US manufacturing, R&D investment

The commitment adds to the $2.3 billion the Finland-based electronics giant spent to acquire chipmaker Infinera, which was completed in February.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 24, 2025

Vulcan Elements selects North Carolina for $918M magnet facility

The Benson site follows the manufacturer’s $1.4 billion partnership with the U.S. government and rare-earth and critical-minerals refiner ReElement Technologies. 

By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2025

Novartis to build manufacturing hub in North Carolina with $771M investment

The medicine maker is adding three new production facilities across Durham and Morrisville, and expanding a fourth facility in the area, as part of a broader $23 billion investment plan.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 21, 2025

What manufacturers should know about protecting independent contractors

Tedd Merrill, chief distribution officer of Accident & Health at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, outlines potential risks and solutions for navigating compliance with this workforce.

By Tedd Merrill • Nov. 19, 2025

California awards $100M in tax credits to 9 companies

The awardees include Hadrian Automation and Atomic Machines and will bring in more than $370 million in investments to the state. 

By Sara Samora • Nov. 18, 2025

Edgewell to sell feminine care business, consolidate manufacturing

The Stayfree pad manufacturer is divesting its business to hygiene and health company Essity and plans to shutter four factory sites, combining them into one automated plant.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 17, 2025

More than $5B in frozen SBA loans begin to thaw as government reopens

Funds were inaccessible to small businesses seeking capital for investments, payroll and more. The shutdown also paused processing of a new revolving credit program for manufacturers.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 17, 2025

Beyond hiring: Why upskilling and reskilling are the keys to talent retention in manufacturing

A staggering 75% of employers globally are struggling to find the talent they need. A key question for manufacturing leaders: Should you build or buy your talent?

Nov. 17, 2025

IFS, Anthropic partner on AI for industrial frontline workers

The companies launched Resolve, an industrial tool that technicians can use to identify issues before they happen and reduce factory downtime.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2025