Openings & Expansions
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Kratos and Bombardier announce new facilities to kick off 2026
In addition to the defense technology and aircraft expansions, Becton, Dickinson and Co. plans to spend $110 million on its flush syringe facility in Nebraska.
By Jeffrey Kinney • Jan. 16, 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 Sara Samora • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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Park Aerospace to build $50M Midwest plant to meet growing materials demand
The commercial and defense supplier saw third quarter sales grow 20% to $17.3 million despite shipment delays as aircraft markets recover.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026
TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.
By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 14, 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 Nathan Owens • Jan. 13, 2026 -
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Howmet Aerospace to buy hardware business for $1.8B, among other M&A to end 2025
South Korea-based Samsung Biologics plans to acquire its first U.S. manufacturing site, and Deere is expanding its technology services with the purchase of equipment management provider Tenna.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 12, 2026 -
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Micron to break ground on $100B New York semiconductor fab
The tech company is moving forward with the project after obtaining the necessary permit approvals and undergoing a “rigorous environmental review,” according to a news release.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2026 -
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By the numbers: 2025 manufacturing trends
Reflect on the year through key data points about tariffs, domestic investments, M&A, the manufacturing workforce, federal policy, AI and more.
By Nathan Owens , Sara Samora , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Tax reforms, falling interest rates boost 2026 M&A outlook: KPMG
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s passage is among factors that have increased the appetite for deals going into the new year, the Big Four accounting firm said.
By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process
The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 19, 2025 -
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Hyundai Steel brings in $582M Posco investment for Louisiana mill
As global automakers in the U.S. seek domestic supply, steel manufacturers are moving in. The electric arc furnace project will supply steel plates for automakers such as Hyundai and Kia.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Foxconn and Anthro Energy among latest companies to invest in US facilities
Beverage maker Swire Coca-Cola and tractor firm Bad Boy Mowers are also investing in manufacturing facilities to expand domestic production.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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LS Cable & System to invest additional $689M in Virginia
The South Korea-based company is building a manufacturing complex to be operated through three of its subsidiaries in Chesapeake.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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House lawmakers pass bill to double SBA loan limits for manufacturers
The legislation would increase the agency’s cap to $10 million for company operations located entirely in the United States.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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AstraZeneca to invest $2B in Maryland manufacturing expansion
The move would onshore production of its rare disease products at an existing facility in Frederick and build a clinical research drug factory in Gaithersburg.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Rockwell Automation to build Wisconsin factory as part of $2B US expansion
The facility will house more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space and allow customers to see its automation and digital solutions in action on-site.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 20, 2025 -
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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 -
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Volvo eyes potential for growing US vehicle production
The automaker’s CEO said that more vehicles will be built at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, to boost North American sales and mitigate tariffs.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Toyota to spend additional $10B on US operations
The automaker also began production at its $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, its first and only facility outside of Japan.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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US Steel outlines $14B domestic investment plan with Nippon Steel
In addition to $11 billion in U.S. facility improvements by 2028, the companies plan to drive operational efficiencies and reduce costs to bolster profitability.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 6, 2025
