Vietnam-based tire manufacturer to build first US facility in South Carolina

Tin Thanh Group intends to establish relationships with distributors and large-scale trucking operators in the country.

By Sara Samora • March 24, 2023

Stanley Black & Decker closes two plants amid $2B savings plan

The tools manufacturer will transfer operations from a South Carolina facility and shutter business in Fort Worth, Texas.

By Sara Samora • March 21, 2023

Wind tower manufacturer picks New Mexico for expansion

Arcosa is adding production in the Southwest to meet demand for wind projects in the region.

By Megan Ruggles • March 21, 2023

Solo Cup maker lays off workers after sudden demand drop

A “dramatic” demand decrease made immediate job cuts and production schedule changes necessary, according to the company.

By Megan Ruggles • March 20, 2023

Chamber of Commerce lands grant to bolster work-based learning, skill credentialing

The program, slated to start this fall, is designed to prepare students and workers for career advancement, as well as address the labor shortage.

By Carolyn Crist • March 17, 2023

Peloton manufacturer announces layoffs, North Carolina facility closure

The retailer acquired Precor in 2020 as a manufacturing subsidiary, but has been exploring the unit's sale as it restructures.

By Sara Samora • March 16, 2023

How a food manufacturer scrambled to meet payroll after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse

The Better Meat Co's CEO said a fast and unexpected loss of access to capital was one scenario the company didn’t foresee.

By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2023

Hyundai supplier to pay $1.3M in penalties for 2016 worker death

It’s an additional set of fines for the manufacturer after a Justice Department ruling in 2020, which also imposed a three-year safety compliance plan.

By Sara Samora • March 10, 2023

Tyson meatpacking workers sue company over pandemic protections

The suit filed by 34 current and former employees claim the poultry giant put profit over its workers’ well-being.

By Chris Casey • March 9, 2023

Biomanufacturing startup sells third facility as part of financing strategy

This is the third lease buyback deal National Resilience has struck with Oxford Properties Group, in a bid to raise capital while retaining operational control of the sites.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023

Another Hyundai supplier to expand near Georgia EV campus

Sewon America will open its second facility in the state as Hyundai's planned $5.5 billion factory becomes a magnet for additional investment.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023

General Electric to spend more than $450M on US factories this year

The company is investing in its aerospace and energy businesses as it prepares for next year's spinoff. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 3, 2023

Manufacturing outlook improves slightly as contraction slows in February

New orders and order backlog levels improved last month with demand "on the road to recovery."

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023

Transportation Secretary praises industry gains at Panasonic battery site visit

Buttigieg credited recent federal funding laws for making big manufacturing wins possible during his speech.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 28, 2023

Virginia to invest $66.7M in biomanufacturing projects

The funding comes as the state looks to become a leader in the sector.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 27, 2023

How to protect manufacturing workers from the heat

Temperatures are rising around the world and in factories. What do manufacturers need to know to keep employees safe?

By Kate Magill • Feb. 21, 2023

Tesla fires workers following unionization efforts, complaint says

The EV maker allegedly terminated at least 18 employees at a factory in Buffalo, New York, one day after they announced plans to form a union.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

Will electronics manufacturers hike prices this year?

Three industry insiders give their take on how material, labor and transportation costs could impact pricing in the months ahead.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

How manufacturers can tackle supply chain costs in 2023

With budgets tightening in an uncertain economy, experts weigh in on how companies can plan for the year ahead and stay resilient.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 14, 2023

Hyundai supplier plans second Georgia manufacturing site

Seoyon E-Hwa's new facility will neighbor Hyundai's first U.S. EV campus, which broke ground last year.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 14, 2023

Report: Contract medtech manufacturing poised for growth in 2023

The sector is likely to benefit from operations setting up shop in the U.S., as well as as improved labor availability.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 14, 2023

Canoo, Lucid Motors win contracts to develop battery modules for Defense Department

The partnerships are helping to develop integrations with electrified tactical military vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 13, 2023

Hyundai, Labor Department in talks over child labor allegations at supplier sites

The automaker said it is taking several steps to address the concerns, including adding anonymous tip hotlines and discouraging the use of third-party staffing agencies.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 10, 2023

Philips will cut 6K more jobs to reduce costs after Q4 net loss

New CEO Roy Jakobs said it's looking to rightsize its cost structure, noting "we have not executed well."

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 10, 2023

U.S. auto parts manufacturer faces second allegation of workers’ rights violation at Mexico facility

The review, requested by the Department of Labor, is part of a push to enforce domestic labor laws at U.S.-owned factories. 

By Sara Samora • Updated Feb. 7, 2023