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Courtesy of The Chemours Co.
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 -
Courtesy of Vsun Solar
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 -
Courtesy of Meyer Burger Technology AG.
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 -
Courtesy of The Chemours Co.
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 -
Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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 -
Courtesy of Samsung Electronics.
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 -
Courtesy of Business Wire.
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 -
Courtesy of Polestar
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 -
Courtesy of DuPont de Nemours.
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 -
Courtesy of Magna
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 -
Courtesy of SK Hynix
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 -
Courtesy of Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic opens Arizona commercial spaceship factory
The space tourism company aims to begin production in Q1 2025 for its six-passenger planes.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of CordenPharma
CordenPharma to invest $980M in US, Europe GLP-1 capacity
The Switzerland-based company will expand a Colorado site to meet rising peptide demand for popular weight loss drugs.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production
The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.
By Eric Walz • July 22, 2024 -
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Nipro Medical Corp. to build $398M North Carolina plant
The Japan-based medical device maker’s Greenville facility will produce medical devices for U.S. patients with diabetes and dialysis needs.
By Sara Samora • July 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Philip Morris International
Philip Morris to build Zyn manufacturing Colorado plant
The Aurora facility will produce Swedish Match smoke-free nicotine pouches starting in 2026.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Morinaga America Foods.
Hi-Chew maker to build $136M North Carolina plant
Morinaga & Co.’s investment supports rising demand for the Japan-based company’s candy in the U.S.
By Sara Samora • July 19, 2024
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