Openings & Expansions: Page 2

  • An aerial view from February 2025 that shows construction progress at Intel's Ohio One campus.
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    Intel delays Ohio chip project again to 2031

    The project, which was slated to begin operations in 2026, is underway to meet surging demand for advanced semiconductors.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Paris Baguette plans its first US bakery plant

    The French-inspired pastry chain is investing $160 million into the project to support the continued growth of its retail locations across North America.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Lilly expands US manufacturing build-out with $50B target

    The company doubled its spending plans for domestic factories as President Donald Trump pressures the pharma industry to reshore drug production.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Feb. 26, 2025
  • Reckitt's future Mucinex warehouse facility in North Carolina.
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    Mucinex maker to open flagship US production site

    Reckitt is set to begin manufacturing consumer goods at its 310,000-square-foot warehouse in Wilson, North Carolina, by 2027.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Updated March 3, 2025
  • Flex's new Dallas manufacturing facilty
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    Flex expands power manufacturing with Dallas plant

    The Austin, Texas-based company said it hopes to tap further into AI-driven demand for reliable, efficient power infrastructure.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Skanska establishes high-tech manufacturing unit

    The contractor is gearing up to meet growing demand for semiconductor facilities and similar projects.

    By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 24, 2025
  • Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group Euisun Chung
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    Photo provided by Hyundai Motor Group

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    A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand

    Slower EV adoption and a new Trump administration have automakers seeking greater flexibility for some of their major U.S. investments.

    By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Isuzu to establish $280 million commercial EV South Carolina plant

    The automaker’s investment will convert the Piedmont facility to manufacture gas and battery-powered N-series and diesel-powered F-series trucks.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
  • OLED televisions are displayed at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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    OLEDWorks, JDI to build US display manufacturing plant

    The companies plan to build a fabrication plant and research and development center to meet demand for U.S. defense, automotive and medical industries.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Blow Pop maker plans $98M Tennessee plant expansion

    Candy manufacturer Charms said it will hire 62 workers and bolster its Covington distribution center as part of the investment.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
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    Eaton invests $340M in US transformer production

    The company said it aims to help address the ongoing transformer shortage and meet record demand from utility, large commercial, industrial and data center customers.

    By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 18, 2025
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    Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll

    The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.

    By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025
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    GE Vernova to invest nearly $600M in US factories

    The energy equipment manufacturer will create over 1,500 jobs as it expands its nuclear, solar and onshore wind energy sectors.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 6, 2025
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    GlobalFoundries to build chips packaging center in New York

    The facility, located within the chipmaker’s expansive Malta campus, will aid the company’s plans to create a U.S.-based, end-to-end semiconductor supply chain. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 3, 2025
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    MP Materials begins rare earth metal production

    The mining company’s Fort Worth, Texas, facility will make magnets and metals used in vehicles, drones, robotics and electronics.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 29, 2025
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    ZM Trucks to establish California plant

    The Fontana factory will be the electric commercial truck manufacturer’s first North America facility and serve as its regional headquarters.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    BD expands syringe, needle manufacturing capacity in 2 states

    The medical device maker spent $10 million last year adding production lines in Nebraska and Connecticut, creating more than 200 jobs.

    By Ricky Zipp • Jan. 23, 2025
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    4 companies offered nearly $250M CHIPS funding

    In a race to dish out $39 billion in CHIPS funds, the White House issued money for semiconductor projects in Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Pennsylvania.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Nitto to open Kentucky advanced material facility

    While the Japan-based company is employing 220 people at its Frankfort plant, it also recently announced over 280 layoffs at locations elsewhere in the U.S.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Bell Textron to expand Texas footprint with $429M component plant

    The Fort Worth manufacturing facility will support production of the U.S. Army’s aircraft weapon system.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Macom awarded $70M in CHIPS funding

    The money will be used to expand production of defense semiconductors in Massachussetts and North Carolina.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Courtesy of The Chemours Co.

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    PCC Group to build $540M facility at Chemours’ Mississippi plant site

    The Germany-based company also signed a chlorine supply deal with the chemical titan.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Arizona will host third CHIPS R&D flagship facility

    The site in Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe will focus on semiconductor prototyping and packaging. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 8, 2025
  • Samsung's existing semiconductor manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas.
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    Major factory construction projects to watch in 2025

    Tesla, TSMC and LG Chem are among the manufacturers slated to begin production at their multi-billion-dollar factories this year. 

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Micron Technology plans $2.2B Virginia plant expansion

    The latest expenditure is part of the chipmaker’s plans to invest $3 billion in the Manassas facility by 2030.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025