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    TMEIC to expand in Houston

    The solar manufacturer's new plant begins production next month and plans to relocate its headquarters to the city’s Energy Corridor.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Talking politics at work has employees wanting resources for psychological safety

    Employers can facilitate respectful dialogue and clear policies on inclusivity and professionalism, Randstad says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, including how manufacturers are navigating rising costs and boosting workforce innovation. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Big Ass Fans opens Texas plant

    The Fort Worth facility is located near some of the fan maker’s largest customers in the state, including Amazon, Coca-Cola and FedEx.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Ultium Cells workers in Tennessee join UAW

    The GM battery supplier agreed to recognize the union after a majority of the Spring Hill plant’s employees signed union cards.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Boeing, IAM reach tentative deal at Washington, Oregon factories

    More than 33,000 Boeing members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union will vote on the proposed contract on Thursday.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    ​​Standard Chartered scores $235M green loan for Texas solar plant

    The funds will back Trinasolar's development of a 1.35 million square foot plant in the Dallas metropolitan area.

    By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Wolfspeed to close North Carolina wafer factory

    The Durham closure follows an equipment facility issue that spurred a temporary capacity reduction.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Boeing subsidiary to expand Mississippi components plant

    Aurora Flight Sciences will add 50,000 square feet, automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies at its Columbus facility.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO

    Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Opinion

    Taking a strategic approach to filling the labor gap in light manufacturing

    Companies can address acute worker shortage by focusing on workforce development, training, STEM and diversifying recruitment approaches. 

    By John E. Dorer • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Meyer Burger scraps Colorado solar cell plant expansion

    The Switzerland-based company will instead shift focus to its Arizona facility, which began production in June.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Interfor to cut down Georgia, South Carolina lumber plants

    The company will lay off 181 employees as it continues to curtail production due to rising prices and weak demand.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Exedy America to shutter Tennessee plant next spring

    The torque converter plant’s closure will include 223 job cuts following sluggish sales in North America.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    American Vanguard to end global production of Dacthal weedkiller

    The sole U.S. maker of the herbicide is pulling the product after an EPA ban went into effect earlier this month.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide

    The ruling came just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.

    By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024
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    UAW threatens Stellantis with nationwide strike

    The labor union said workers are ready to file grievances over the automaker’s failure to keep job commitments related to its Belvidere, Illinois, plant.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Stellantis taps Rivian exec to lead North American manufacturing

    Tim Fallon will step into the role on Sept. 2, after leading the EV startup’s manufacturing for more than two years.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Tyson cuts more jobs at North Carolina chicken plant

    The meat processing giant is initiating another round of layoffs at its Wilkesboro facility after cutting 250 jobs in September 2023. 

    By Nathan Owens • Aug. 20, 2024
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    GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit

    The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.

    By Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Heliene, Premier Energies to build joint Minnesota solar plant

    The upcoming facility aims to meet growing demand for solar modules and projects due to Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Natron Energy to build $1.4B sodium-ion battery plant in North Carolina

    The 1.2-million-square-foot facility is expected to create 1,000 jobs. 

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Ebon Solar to build $942M New Mexico plant

    The manufacturer is the second company to make a massive investment in Albuquerque’s solar sector.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Stellantis laying off thousands at Michigan factory

    The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.

    By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Quality control at Boeing

    Boeing’s chaotic factory culture on display at NTSB hearings

    The agency revealed the plane maker pressured its workers to forgo quality in favor of speed during manufacturing.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024
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    WK Kellogg Co. to shutter Nebraska cereal plant as profits slide

    The Frosted Flakes maker also plans to cut production at a Memphis, Tennessee, facility while boosting output at other factories.

    By Chris Casey • Aug. 8, 2024