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    Niron Magnetics begins site selection for $1.8B magnetics plant

    The proposed project will be the rare-earth-free magnet maker’s second manufacturing facility in the U.S.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    GE Aerospace to invest another $1B across US operations

    The engine maker’s plans will improve commercial and defense production in 17 states and create 5,000 jobs.

    By • March 10, 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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    PVC giant Shintech to invest $3.4B in Louisiana expansion

    This is the fifth expansion at the Plaquemine site over the past 16 years. It is expected to create and retain nearly 900 jobs.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    Novartis, Nucor partner US Forged Rings and others expand domestic investments

    Akston is also ramping up production at its pet therapy facility in Louisiana and a switchboards maker plans to invest $79 million in a former Joann Fabrics facility in Alabama.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    CECO to buy Thermon Group in $2.2B deal

    The Texas-based companies aim to become a “global industrial leader” and provider of environmental and thermal equipment across manufacturing.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Apple to produce Mac mini computers in US for the first time

    The move would double the iPhone maker’s manufacturing footprint in Houston. The company also plans to expand production of its servers and provide worker training in the city.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    AbbVie to spend $380M on 2 manufacturing facilities in Illinois

    The active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facilities are part of a broader $100 billion investment commitment to strengthen the company’s U.S. manufacturing capabilities. 

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    J&J to invest more than $1B in Pennsylvania plant

    The cell therapy plant will support more than 500 biomanufacturing jobs in Montgomery County.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant

    The facility will provide “significant efficiency gains" as the pork producer looks to reduce costs and simplify its supply chain.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Solstice Advanced Materials to increase uranium conversion production

    The expansion contributes to a “nuclear renaissance” as AI, data centers and electrification drive a power surge demand.

    By • Updated Feb. 17, 2026
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    Can reshoring deliver manufacturing sustainability benefits?

    Manufacturers may be weighing tariff costs, but they’re also assessing whether domestic production investments can help achieve supply chain resilience, procurement and labor goals.

    By Keesa Schreane • Updated Feb. 12, 2026
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    Defense Department inks contractor deals for missiles production expansion

    Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies each reached agreements with the agency to accelerate production of THAAD interceptors and other weapon systems in the U.S.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    Eli Lilly chooses rural Pennsylvania for $3.5B weight-loss drug production

    The development is the fourth announced by the pharmaceutical giant since September as competitors look to reshore operations and upgrade their facilities in the U.S.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    The manufacturing outlook for 2026

    Investment is rising in domestic production, automation, M&A and more. At the same time, manufacturers are navigating a complex  environment due to trade policies and changing regulations.

    By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Corning, Meta ink $6B deal supporting US manufacturing

    The deal would expand Corning’s optical cable facility in Hickory, North Carolina, where the Facebook app developer will serve as an anchor customer.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Boeing recovery progresses in 2025, but heavy spending anticipated in new year

    The plane maker earned $89.5 billion last year and expects to see increased deliveries in 2026. It also anticipates spending $4 billion due to impacts such as the integration of Spirit AeroSystems.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    IonQ completes $1.8B SkyWater acquisition

    The cash-and-stock deal closed on July 31 after securing all required regulatory approvals earlier in the week.

    By • Updated July 31, 2026
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    Drone maker Anduril to expand in Long Beach, California

    The $1 billion investment will support 5,500 jobs and build on the company’s effort to grow its industrial production capacity.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Roche’s Genentech more than doubles North Carolina facility investment to $2B

    The 700,000-square-foot project broke ground in August and is set to produce weight-loss treatments by 2029 in Holly Springs, a growing biopharmaceutical hub.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Kratos and Bombardier announce new facilities to kick off 2026

    In addition to the defense technology and aircraft expansions, Becton, Dickinson and Co. plans to spend $110 million on its flush syringe facility in Nebraska.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Solstice Advanced Materials plans $220M ballistic fiber facility expansion in Virginia

    Construction is expected to be completed by September 2030, creating 100 jobs to support growing domestic military materials production.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Park Aerospace to build $50M Midwest plant to meet growing materials demand

    The commercial and defense supplier saw third quarter sales grow 20% to $17.3 million despite shipment delays as aircraft markets recover.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026

    TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 14, 2026
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    J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans

    The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment. 

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Howmet Aerospace to buy hardware business for $1.8B, among other M&A to end 2025

    South Korea-based Samsung Biologics plans to acquire its first U.S. manufacturing site, and Deere is expanding its technology services with the purchase of equipment management provider Tenna.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026