Openings & Expansions: Page 19

  • A silver Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander parked under the sun with a beige background.
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    Hyundai’s Georgia EV campus attracts another supplier

    Auto parts manufacturer PHA will spend $67 million on a new factory in Georgia to supply the Metaplant with door modules, tailgates and hood latches.

    By • March 13, 2023
  • Siemens Mobility manufacturing facility in Sacramento, California.
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    Siemens Mobility to build $220M rail factory in North Carolina

    The tech-enhanced facility will be its ninth location nationwide.

    By • March 13, 2023
  • A rendering of EVelution Energy's cobalt processing facility in Yuma County, Arizona.
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    Courtesy of EVelution Energy
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    Arizona county approves first solar-powered cobalt facility in US

    The facility in Yuma County will provide battery-grade cobalt sulfate for EVs and also serve as a clean energy source locally.

    By • March 10, 2023
  • The USS John Warner in black, but tip is painted in red, white, and blue, laying on a fleet carrier under the sun.
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    Courtesy of the U.S. Navy.

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    Additive manufacturer to produce Navy submarine parts

    Sintavia will build nuclear propulsion systems at a new facility in Hollywood, Florida.

    By • March 9, 2023
  • 3d render of automatic car production line with robotic arms welding parts.
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    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 • March 7, 2023
  • Aerial image of what Scout Motor's South Carolina plant will look like.
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    Courtesy of Scout Motors
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    Scout Motors to build $2B EV plant

    The Volkswagen-backed automaker will build electric trucks and rugged SUVs at the facility near Columbia, South Carolina.

    By • March 6, 2023
  • The GE turbine engine on a Boeing 787 dreamliner passenger aircraft at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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    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 • March 3, 2023
  • The exterior of a Tesla dealership with the sun set beaming off the window, and a blue car and a white car parked at the front.
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    Courtesy of Tesla.

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    Tesla to build next gigafactory in Mexico

    The company is expanding production worldwide as it aims to produce 20 million EVs a year.

    By • March 2, 2023
  • A rendering of Panasonic's upcoming manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas. With green grass, trees, and a building with one car coming out and one going out.
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    Courtesy of SSOE Group.

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    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 • Feb. 28, 2023
  • Kansas Gov. Kelly during the announcement of the $1.9 billion EMP Shield project
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    EMP Shield plans $1.9B chip plant in Kansas

    The 300-acre campus in Burlington will produce thousands of semiconductors per week, according to Gov. Laura Kelly.

    By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 27, 2023
  • Vaccines in a pharmaceutical factory's production line are shown in a 3D rendering.
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    Virginia to invest $66.7M in biomanufacturing projects

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

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
  • Close-up of an electric car battery in a factory on the assembly line.
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    Federal incentives help drive $52B in EV battery production facilities

    Bank of America analysts expect to see the first wave of new domestic facility orders this year as the U.S. strives to onshore critical manufacturing.

    By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2023
  • A blue gloved hand holding a silicon wafer in plastic holder box used in electronics for the fabrication of integrated circuits.
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    Applied Materials prioritizes R&D, manufacturing expansion

    The semiconductor manufacturer is investing millions of dollars to grow production and development capabilities, including in California and Texas.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
  • Recycling symbol with EV batteries on a wooden desk.
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    Battery recycler taps former Redwood Materials executive to lead footprint expansion

    Troy Thennis joins Cirba Solutions as it seeks to add more processing facilities to meet rising demand for raw battery materials. 

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
  • Rendering of early plans for Texas Instruments’ next 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fab, next to the company's existing fab, in Lehi, Utah.
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    Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

    The chipmaker plans to link the new facility with existing operations in the state as it ups 300mm wafer production.

    By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 23, 2023
  • The Shyft Group's Blue Arc electric delivery vehicle on the road on a sunny day.
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    Courtesy of The Shyft Group.

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    Vehicle manufacturer to expand Michigan production for delivery EVs

    Shyft Group will spend $16 million to upgrade and expand its facilities as it aims to produce up to 3,000 EVs per year.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Semiconductor parts manufacturer moving operations to South Carolina

    Pallidus is shifting its home base out of New York as it looks to up manufacturing capacity.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
  • A solar farm in California.
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    New York solar equipment maker plans to reshore production

    Linton Crystal Technologies' return to the U.S. comes as more companies look to capitalize on federal incentives.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
  • From left to right: Kansas Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins, Kansas Senate President Senator Ty Masterson, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Integra Technologies President and CEO Brett Robinson
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    Courtesy of Kansas Office of the Governor.

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    Integra Technologies to build $1.8B plant in Kansas

    The facility is part of the push to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and will serve as the company’s headquarters.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
  • Jim Farley (left), CEO of Ford, Bill Ford (center), Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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    Ford to invest $3.5B to build Michigan battery plant

    The new facility will use knowledge and services from China-based manufacturer CATL. 

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
  • The gray interior of a Hyundai vehicle.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group.

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    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 • Feb. 14, 2023
  • Rear view of engineers walking along the rows of photovoltaic panels on a rooftop of a solar plant.
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    First Solar to spend $1.3B to expand Ohio operations

    The expansion brings the company’s total U.S. solar supply chain investment to over $4 billion.

    By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 13, 2023
  • A rendering of Redwood Materials' expanded Nevada EV battery material manufacturing facility.
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    Courtesy of Redwood Materials
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    Energy Department offers battery material maker $2B loan to up production

    The money will help Redwood Materials expand material production capacity to power 1 million EVs annually.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
  • The construction phase of ExxonMobil's new plastics plant.
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    Courtesy of ExxonMobil
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    ExxonMobil begins operations at $500M Louisiana plastics plant

    The facility in Baton Rouge is set to double the company’s capacity to meet rising demand for "durable, high-performance plastics."

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
  • Young Diverse Team of Automotive Engineers Working in Office at Car Factory.
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    What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2023

    Labor crunches, regulatory roadblocks and tech upgrades are set to define the year. Here's how companies are preparing for the changing landscape.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023