Openings & Expansions: Page 2
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Chomps to open Missouri snack facility
The facility in Mexico will expand the meat snack maker’s partnership with contract manufacturer Western Smokehouse Partners.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Standard Chartered scores $235M green loan for Texas solar plant
The funds will back Trinasolar's development of a 1.35 million square foot plant in the Dallas metropolitan area.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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PPG to sell silicas products business for $310M
The pending sale to chemical maker Qemetica includes manufacturing plants in Louisiana and the Netherlands.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Boeing subsidiary to expand Mississippi components plant
Aurora Flight Sciences will add 50,000 square feet, automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies at its Columbus facility.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Novartis boosts radiopharma production with expansion, new factory
A planned facility in California will grow Novartis’ West Coast manufacturing presence as new uses for the company’s radioligand therapies grow.
By Kristin Jensen • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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OneD Battery commissions silicon anode pilot plant in Washington
In addition to the Moses Lake facility, the company is also building two large-scale production plants in the U.S. and Europe.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Chemours opens EV battery innovation center in Delaware
The research and development facility will focus on developing and improving lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Toyo Solar to build US solar factory
The Japan-based company is quickening its manufacturing plans in the country as it anticipates a potential global trade tariff increase on solar module imports.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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HP’s Oregon fab receives CHIPS funding
The $50 million will expand and modernize its Corvallis semiconductor site.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Meyer Burger scraps Colorado solar cell plant expansion
The Switzerland-based company will instead shift focus to its Arizona facility, which began production in June.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Chemours expands Teflon PFA production in West Virginia
The chemical maker is increasing the Washington Works plant's capacity to meet rising semiconductor-driven demand for the forever chemical resin.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Honda makes North Carolina the home of its North American ATV production
The company is investing more than $20 million in its Swepsonville, North Carolina, site as part of the move.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Samsung supplier to build $575M chemical facility in Texas
Chemical maker Soulbrain submitted a long-term investment plan for the Taylor, Texas, project.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Natron Energy to build $1.4B sodium-ion battery plant in North Carolina
The 1.2-million-square-foot facility is expected to create 1,000 jobs.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Polestar starts US production, skirting tariffs
The South Carolina plant will manufacture the Polestar 3 electric SUV for North America and Europe.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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DuPont acquires Donatelle Plastics for $313M
The acquisition of the medical device contract manufacturer comes as DuPont prioritizes expansion in the healthcare sector.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Goodyear to expand Ontario tire factory for CAD $575M
The project, set to be complete by mid-2027, aims to meet growing demand in electric vehicle and all-terrain markets.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Anduril Industries.
Anduril raises $1.5B to upscale defense production
The startup plans to use the funds to boost hiring and expand autonomous weapon system manufacturing.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Magna plans Arizona factory
The expansion in Mesa comes as delays at other plants impact the auto supplier’s projected sales.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Mitsubishi Electric to repurpose Kentucky plant for heat pump production
The Maysville, Kentucky, facility will accelerate the Energy Department’s goal to onshore the sector as it sees growing demand.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing.
Nikon opens advanced manufacturing technology center in California
The Long Beach facility offers metal additive manufacturing services to produce parts for aviation, aerospace and defense clients.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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SK Hynix nabs $450M in CHIPS funds
The money will go towards a packaging plant and R&D facility in Indiana.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Cleveland-Cliffs moves ahead with $150M electric transformer plant
The steelmaker will offer roles to more than 600 workers previously employed at the idled Weirton plant.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Pearlson Shiplift Corp.
Austal USA spending $288M to expand Alabama ship plant
The investment will enable the Mobile facility to produce large steel modules for U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships.
By Sara Samora • July 31, 2024 -
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CHIPS and Science Act: Breaking down the law’s impact 2 years later
Passed in August 2022 to boost U.S. competitiveness in chip manufacturing, the law has spurred billions of dollars in semiconductor production nationwide.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 26, 2024
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