Openings & Expansions: Page 9
-
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Screenshot: [Nipro Group/YouTube]
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 -
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 -
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 -
Schneider Electric to upgrade South Carolina plants
The company’s investment will create 280 jobs and fund projects to make the Seneca and Hopkins facilities more sustainable.
By Sara Samora • July 18, 2024 -
$400M in CHIPS funding goes to GlobalWafers
The money will go towards new plants in St. Peters, Missouri, and Sherman, Texas.
By Joelle Anselmo • Updated July 18, 2024 -
LS GreenLink USA to build $680M subsea cable plant in Virginia
The Chesapeake facility aims to meet demand for submarine power cables for offshore wind projects.
By Sara Samora • July 16, 2024 -
JSW Steel investing $110M to upgrade Houston-area plant
The funds will renovate the Baytown, Texas, facility to produce monopile “clean steel” plates for the expanding U.S. offshore wind energy sector.
By Sara Samora • July 15, 2024