Openings & Expansions: Page 17


  • LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery cell, prismatic pack Li-Ion batteries supply manufacturing for electric vehicle (EV) concept, industrial energy storage car technology 3D rendering illustration
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    Coulomb Solutions plans to build US battery pack factory

    The site will assemble packs for commercial vehicles and cut the company's lead time in half.

    By May 11, 2023
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    Coca-Cola to build $650M Fairlife plant in New York state

    The 745,000-square-foot dairy facility, which is expected to create up to 250 new jobs, should be operational by the fourth quarter of 2025.

    By Christopher Doering • May 11, 2023
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    Commercial Metals Co. acquires Oklahoma synthetic materials plant

    The industrial manufacturer bought the site from BOSTD-America as it looks to add flexibility and capacity to its supply chain.

    By May 10, 2023
  • A greenish test bay at Aerojet Rocketdyne's gray and white manufacturing facility in Camden, Arkansas on a sunny and clear day.
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    Courtesy of Aerojet Rocketdyne.

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    Aerojet Rocketdyne and Defense Department sign rocket manufacturing agreement

    The money was provided by a Ukrainian war funds law that provides aid to the country's war against Russia.

    By May 4, 2023
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    Courtesy of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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    TSMC hires over 900 employees for Arizona semiconductor factory

    As the Taiwan-based chipmaker grows its global footprint, hiring and developing talent are a top priority for the company, CEO C.C. Wei said on an earnings call. 

    By May 4, 2023
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    Nikon plans to launch its 1st overseas headquarters in California

    The electronics company is establishing a new U.S. subsidiary focused on additive manufacturing.

    By May 1, 2023
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    Sponsored by PCL Construction

    Down to a science: Picking the right construction partner in manufacturing life science

    Rising demand for manufacturing life science facilities calls for the right construction partner. Learn why early contractor involvement is key.

    May 1, 2023
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    Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals

    Nearly half of U.S. companies can’t fill open positions

    45% of hiring managers have open positions, with a lack of experience and hard skills driving the gap.

    May 1, 2023
  • A rendering of Space Forge's shiny aqua, purple and pink manufacturing satellite, ForgeStar with sun in the background in space.
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    Courtesy of Space Forge.

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    Space Forge eyes US expansion to advance in-space manufacturing

    The U.K. startup is planning a facility to produce satellites capable of making semiconductors and other materials in-orbit.

    By April 28, 2023
  • TSI Semiconductor's manufacturing site in Roseville, California.
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    Bosch expands into US chip market with acquisition of TSI Semiconductors

    The German company will invest $1.5 billion to upgrade the manufacturer's California facilities.

    By April 28, 2023
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    6K Energy to build $200M EV battery materials plant in Tennessee

    The company plans to manufacture low-cost, sustainable battery materials using its microwave plasma technology.

    By April 28, 2023
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    Meissner Corp. set to U.S. double footprint with Georgia medical device facility

    The company, which manufactured COVID-19 treatment instruments during the pandemic, plans to open its second manufacturing site in 2026.

    By April 27, 2023
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    Seventh auto supplier follows Hyundai to Georgia

    Seohan Auto Georgia brings auto parts manufacturers' investments in support of the EV campus to nearly $2 billion.

    By April 27, 2023
  • A charging Chevrolet Bolt EV is seen at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on April 15, 2022 in New York City.
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    GM, Samsung SDI partner on $3B battery factory

    The new site comes amid the automaker's plans to double EV production in the second half of the year, up to 100,000 vehicles made in North America.

    By April 26, 2023
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    Courtesy of ABB.

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    ABB to spend $100M to build Wisconsin facility

    The new factory is part of a larger wave of ABB’s U.S. investments, which have reached $170 million. 

    By April 26, 2023
  • Executives from Hyundai Motor Group and SK On pose with signed memorandum of understanding at SK Group Headquarters in November.
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    Hyundai and SK On plan $5B Georgia EV battery plant

    The venture will supply batteries to power Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs by the second half of 2025.

    By April 25, 2023
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    Insulin maker to build $100M plant in West Virginia

    South Korea-based UNDBIO plans to break ground on the Morgantown facility later this year.

    By April 24, 2023
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    Fastenal makes headway on digital sales strategy

    The fastener manufacturer and distributor is also seeing improved productivity levels as supply chains continue to normalize.

    By April 24, 2023
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    Courtesy of EMD Electronics.

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    EMD Electronics to expand Pennsylvania semiconductor factory

    The investment is part of parent company Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany's goal of growing its U.S. electronics business.

    By April 21, 2023
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    Courtesy of Lego.

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    Lego breaks ground on first US manufacturing facility

    The carbon-neutral facility in Virginia will include a solar plant as the toy manufacturer strives to cut emissions.

    By April 20, 2023
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    Eli Lilly commits another $1.6B to Indiana plants

    The investment will expand two sites to support increased demand for the biomanufacturer’s products.

    By April 18, 2023
  • Rendering of Toyota, Toyota Tsusho America and Huntsville Utilities 168-acre solar project.
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    Courtesy of Toyota.

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    Toyota teams with Alabama utility on $49M solar project

    The project will advance the automaker's plans to transition to carbon-neutral operations by 2035.

    By April 14, 2023
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    Electrical distribution equipment provider plans $5M Alabama facility

    Sunbelt Solomon will repair and recycle electrical transformers at the new site, part of its effort to expand in the Southeast.

    By April 14, 2023
  • Vial filling of batches in development at Sanofi's facility in Swiftwater, Pennslyvania
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    Courtesy of Sanofi Pasteur
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    Sanofi breaks ground on Pennsylvania flu vaccine facility

    The new site will support federal efforts to boost domestic production of influenza shots. 

    By April 13, 2023
  • A rendering of Group14's silicon battery material campus in Moses Lake, Washington.
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    Group14 starts construction on 2nd Washington battery facility

    The site will produce up to 2,000 tons of battery-grade anode material a year.

    By April 13, 2023