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    Solstice’s acquisition of specialty chemicals firm falls through

    The $14.5 billion deal would have added Element’s electronics-focused offerings to Solstice's portfolio to meet increasing demand from data center customers.

    By • Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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    Joby, Toyota form electric air taxi joint venture

    The new entity is part of the companies’ strategic alliance that has been in the works since 2024, which aims to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s eVTOL aircraft.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out some of our publication’s top stories so far in 2026.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026

    Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.

    By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Updated July 1, 2026
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    Lockheed Martin signs $35B DOD contract to quadruple interceptor production

    The weapons maker will produce THAAD missile rounds at its facilities in Texas, California, Arkansas and Alabama. The company is also investing over $9 billion to meet munitions demand through 2030.

    By • June 26, 2026
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    Courtesy of IACMI–The Composites Institute
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    IACMI expanding 2 DOD-funded workforce development programs nationwide

    The Manufacturing USA institute aims to establish the ACE and METAL initiatives at 53 universities, colleges and trade schools by 2030, with funding from the agency’s Office of Industrial Base Policy.

    By • June 24, 2026
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    J&J commits $1B to expand contact lens production in Florida

    The investment will add J&J’s manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities to meet growing demand for its contact lenses.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • June 16, 2026
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    US Steel doubles investment to more than $2B for oldest plant

    The company plans to construct a new hot strip mill at the Edgar Thomson plant and improve related Mon Valley Works facilities over the next three years.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    American Rheinmetall, Harbinger team up for R&D robotics, UGVs

    Defense contractor Rheinmetall is also investing $41 million across six U.S. manufacturing facilities to expand production capacity, upgrade operations and fortify its supply chain.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2B in South Carolina magnet factory

    The project is expected to create 490 jobs and will be supported by recently approved CHIPS Act funding. The U.S. government will become one of the company’s largest shareholders as part of the funding agreement.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    Davie Defense breaks ground on $1B shipbuilding site upgrades in Texas

    The modernization projects in Galveston and Port Arthur are part of a finalized $3.5 billion contract with the U.S. Coast Guard to supply five polar icebreaker vessels.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Courtesy of https://www.prweb.com/releases/ts-conductor-opens-new-134m-south-carolina-manufacturing-facility-for-aecc-advanced-conductors-to-boost-grid-capacity-and-resilience-302770389.html
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    Celestica, Seg Solar, Fujifilm and others open facilities in May

    The openings span industries including data center infrastructure, stem cells, solar modules, energy and conductors.

    By • May 27, 2026
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    Blue Origin plans $600M rocket plant expansion in Florida

    The Jeff Bezos-founded aerospace company will expand its manufacturing campus located in Cape Canaveral, creating an estimated 500 jobs.

    By • May 27, 2026
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    Courtesy of Vinfast.

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    North Carolina sues EV maker VinFast over unbuilt factory

    The state is looking to acquire the megasite of a proposed automotive and battery facility and protect taxpayer money tied to the delayed $3 billion project.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Hanmi Semiconductor to enter US market with California subsidiary

    The company’s San Jose facility is scheduled to open by end of year. The office will serve as an “integrated operational hub” providing technical support for other semiconductor companies’ fabs, Hanmi said.

    By • May 21, 2026
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    Toyota eyes $2B plant expansion in San Antonio

    That automaker is assessing potential locations and seeking incentives for a new facility in Texas, called Project Orca, with construction set to begin this year.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Entergy signs with Hyundai Steel-Posco as part of recent metals deals

    In other news, Alcoa plans to invest $65 million to expand and upgrade its Norway smelter for recycled content, and FabArc Steel Supply broke ground on its Oxford, Alabama, headquarters.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    USG to invest $1.2B in Texas factory

    The project will create nearly 200 jobs and expand the gypsum products manufacturer’s footprint to Orange, where it’s been looking to go since early 2025.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    Boeing plans $1B investment in Kansas facilities

    The plane manufacturer has been integrating the Spirit AeroSystems fuselage plants in Wichita as it prepares to ramp up its monthly 737 Max production from 42 to 47 this summer.

    By • May 13, 2026
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    Lilly to invest extra $4.5B across Indiana manufacturing

    The Indianapolis-based company expanded its spend to ensure it can meet growing demand for genetic therapies and weight-loss drugs.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    Unusual Machines, 6K Energy, CRG Defense, SES AI take steps to be NDAA compliant

    The drone and battery cell makers are aligning their operations with the Department of Defense’s prohibition on purchasing batteries for weapons and support systems made with materials sourced from foreign entities of concern.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    GM’s US manufacturing investments surpass $6B in one year

    The company’s latest commitments totaling $830 million will support SUV and truck production at major facilities in Michigan and Ohio.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    US Steel to invest $1.9B in a ‘first-of-its-kind’ direct reduced iron plant

    The expansion will bolster its domestic supply chain and allow the company to feed DRI directly into the furnace while still hot, a spokesperson said.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Skydio pledges $3.5B to expand US drone manufacturing

    The funds will go toward establishing a fifth facility that will be “five times larger” than its other facilities in California, the Silicon Valley-based company said.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Drugmaker AbbVie chooses North Carolina for $1.4B manufacturing campus

    The 185-acre site will be the company’s largest single investment to date, with a focus on small-volume parenteral products like vials and prefilled syringes.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    L3Harris Technologies plans $1.3B solid rocket motor expansion in Virginia

    The investment builds on the missile manufacturer’s previous $41.2 million investment at its Orange County facilities.

    By • April 16, 2026