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    Wind tower manufacturer picks New Mexico for expansion

    Arcosa is adding production in the Southwest to meet demand for wind projects in the region.

    By • March 21, 2023
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    Auto parts supplier to invest $147M in Tennessee facility expansion

    The expansion comes on the heels of several other auto industry investments in the state.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    Solar developer to invest over $600M toward Ohio manufacturing plant

    Invenergy’s EVP of global sourcing said a strong domestic supply chain is important to meet the growing demand for affordable solar power.

    By • March 17, 2023
  • The American Battery Technology Company facility in McCarran, Nevada, with a parking lot at the front, and a road next to the facility under the sun. Snow-covered mountains are in the background.
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    ABTC looks to scale capacity with new factory purchase

    The moves will help American Battery Technology Company meet demand for its recycled battery materials.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    Australia-based EV battery materials firm looks to build US factory

    Sicona Battery Technologies tapped Bechtel to assess the needs of an anode battery component plant.

    By • March 15, 2023
  • A rendering of the Archer Aviation facility in Georgia, with green bushes, a gray side walk and stairs, and the words ARCHER in capital letters on the building.
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    Courtesy of Archer Aviation.

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    Archer Aviation, Stellantis begin construction of air taxi manufacturing plant

    The facility could produce up to 2,300 electric aircraft annually. 

    By • March 14, 2023
  • PackGene and state officials at the ground breaking of the manufacturer's new facility in Houston, Texas.
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    PackGene breaks ground on new biomanufacturing facility in Texas

    The contract biomanufacturer will expand in Houston, which is quickly emerging as a hub for life sciences.

    By • March 14, 2023
  • 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
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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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    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
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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
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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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    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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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