Openings & Expansions: Page 12

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    Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials

    The automaker will use aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production in North Carolina.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Battery maker Enovix planning $1.2B factory in Malaysia

    The U.S. manufacturer will spread the investment out over 15 years, beginning with a $70 million manufacturing line. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Courtesy of ZF Group.

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    BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

    ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with automakers' EV plans.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    US manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for construction firms

    Private companies have spent more than half a trillion dollars since 2021 to onshore facilities back to the U.S., according to the White House.

    By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Lilly plans new $2.5B plant amid growing obesity drug demand

    Following the approval of weight-loss treatment Zepbound, the drugmaker is adding manufacturing capacity to avert shortages and restricted access.

    By Jonathan Gardner • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Koura eyes $800M battery component investment in Louisiana

    The chemical maker plans to build two new facilities for lithium battery material production in St. Gabriel.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Bobcat to build first Mexico manufacturing site

    The $300 million Monterrey factory will help grow the company's North American production capacity by 20%.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Micron Biomedical receives millions for mass production of needle-free vaccines

    The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant could help treat measles in developing countries.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Ramen maker Nissin Foods expands U.S. presence with South Carolina plant

    Plans for the Japan-based company's new site come amid "unprecedented demand" for brands like Cup Noodles. 

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Hanwha Aerospace establishes global engine business headquarters in Connecticut

    The South Korea-based aerospace and defense manufacturer looks to forge closer ties with suppliers after operating in the state since 2019.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Schneider Electric, Compass Datacenters expand data center manufacturing partnership

    The $3 billion agreement aims to expedite production of the standardized centers while lowering costs.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Novo takes aim at obesity drug shortages with $6B manufacturing plan

    The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic plans to expand production in Denmark to help meet surging demand for the GLP-1 drugs.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Miyoko’s Creamery closes California plant to prepare for growth

    The plant-based dairy maker will outsource its production process to meet demand in a more cost effective way.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Canadian Solar’s new Indiana factory will be sourced from a plant in Thailand

    The wafer plant is a push by the solar panel maker to not use solar components made in China in U.S. products.

    By • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Hyundai’s EV manufacturing campus draws 3 more suppliers to Georgia

    The latest auto parts manufacturing investments bring the Peach State an estimated $2.5 billion.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Siemens to build $150M Texas electrical equipment plant

    The facility is part of the company’s larger $510 million investment in U.S. manufacturing this year.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Cargill completes Ohio soybean plant expansion

    The agricultural giant’s latest project nearly doubled the site’s crush capacity as renewable energy demand grows.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Canadian Solar chooses Indiana site for new facility amid US expansion

    The $800 million Jeffersonville production plant will make Made-in-USA solar modules aligning with Inflation Reduction Act guidelines.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Epsilon Advanced Materials to build $650M graphite anode facility in North Carolina

    When fully operational, the Wilmington site will produce 50,000 tons of graphite anode a year.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Toyota, Nucor and more: 13 manufacturers invest billions this October

    Companies announced and broke ground on billions of dollars’ worth of investment in projects spanning food and beverage, semiconductors and clean energy production.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Courtesy of Toyota.

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    Toyota to expand North Carolina EV battery plant with $8B investment

    The latest investment will create nearly 3,000 more jobs and increase capacity to support the automaker’s EV models.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Work stops at $500M US-backed battery plant

    Owner Li-Cycle Holdings paused construction at the Rochester, New York, hub due to escalating costs and is reviewing its future plans.

    By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 31, 2023
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    P&G moves Gillette manufacturing out of Boston

    The razor maker will keep its headquarters and innovation center in South Boston, while building a larger production campus in Andover.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Keurig Dr Pepper to invest $100M in South Carolina coffee facility

    The project is slated to be completed by 2027 and aims to help the beverage giant expand its roasting and manufacturing capabilities.

    By Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Courtesy of LouisvilleKY.gov.

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    Stellar Snacks to establish $137M facility in Kentucky

    The pretzel and snack maker is expected to begin production in the second half of 2024.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023