IFS, Anthropic partner on AI for industrial frontline workers

The companies launched Resolve, an industrial tool that technicians can use to identify issues before they happen and reduce factory downtime.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2025

How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain

The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 14, 2025

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Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for labor, chemicals, emissions, trade policy and more.

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Machinists ratify Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending strike at fighter jet plants

Had the IAM District 837-represented workers chosen to reject the offer, the company could not guarantee employees would not be displaced, said Steve Parker, the plane manufacturer’s defense, space and security segment CEO.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 13, 2025

Volvo eyes potential for growing US vehicle production

The automaker’s CEO said that more vehicles will be built at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, to boost North American sales and mitigate tariffs.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 13, 2025

Toyota to spend additional $10B on US operations

The automaker also began production at its $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, its first and only facility outside of Japan.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 12, 2025

Industrial M&A ramps up as tariffs settle in, interest rates drop and funds are flush

Private equity and strategic buyers are increasingly competitive acquirers in multiple manufacturing sectors. Deal experts predict much more activity as the market heats up into 2026.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 12, 2025

CNH navigated Q3 declines as tariffs and slow demand hurt profits

As the company absorbed the impacts of higher costs, net income plummeted 78% to $676 million compared to last year.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 10, 2025

How a Marine veteran learned to lead on the plant floor

Kelly Harris shares how military experience helped her career as a site manager at an Air Products facility in Arizona and what opportunities she sees for veterans in manufacturing.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 10, 2025

UPS, FedEx ground dozens of aircraft at Boeing’s recommendation

The halt to MD-11 flight operations comes after the deadly crash of a UPS aircraft of that type in Louisville, Kentucky.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2025

Aerospace-grade standards are coming to plastic. Are you ready?

Mike Ciaccio, general manager of Polymershapes, outlines an ongoing shift toward higher customer expectations for plastics manufacturers.

By Mike Ciaccio • Nov. 7, 2025

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Boeing

Attorneys for the families of the 346 people killed in the two plane crashes involving the company’s 737 Max aircraft plan to file an appeal to overturn U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 7, 2025

US Steel outlines $14B domestic investment plan with Nippon Steel

In addition to $11 billion in U.S. facility improvements by 2028, the companies plan to drive operational efficiencies and reduce costs to bolster profitability.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 6, 2025

DuPont’s Q3 sales exceed expections, generating $3.1B

The chemical manufacturing updated its “New DuPont” full-year guidance to $1.6 billion, reflecting the separation of Qnity Electronics as an independent company.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 6, 2025

Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff powers in landmark case

Several justices seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of broad tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers act.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 6, 2025

How to communicate chemical risk under TSCA

Chemical manufacturers must develop the skill to explain the science, especially as the stakes are high and could influence regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the American Chemistry Council said last week.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 5, 2025

Chip industry supplier Entegris reshores wafer carrier manufacturing to Colorado

The company has reshored production of its front-opening unified pods that Intel, TSMC and other chipmakers use to secure wafers during processing.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 5, 2025

Kimberly-Clark, Kenvue’s $48.7B deal among recent multibillion-dollar M&A

In other news, Apple suppliers Qorvo and Skyworks plan to combine and metal card maker Composecure offers a bid for Husky Technologies.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 4, 2025

US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI

Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to raise concerns and weigh on manufacturers across industries.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 3, 2025

Machinists’ strike barely impacts Boeing’s Q3 revenue of $23.3B

However, the St. Louis-area plants’ work stoppage delayed deliveries of the F-15EX aircraft and could impact its financial recovery if the strike continues. The company is also awaiting approval for its Spirit AeroSystems acquisition.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 3, 2025

4 things you didn’t know a PEO can do for you

Discover how a PEO helps you attract talent, stay compliant and focus on what truly drives growth.

Nov. 3, 2025

No taskforce needed: The 3-day autonomous deployment that solves the forklift power problem

Forklift power reimagined with an autonomous battery reload system that installs in just three days.

By Ryan Lynch • Nov. 3, 2025

AI, data centers add to economic development, experts say

The ongoing demand for data centers and artificial intelligence has created jobs for electrical components manufacturing and construction. Panelists at Nvidia GTC urge lawmakers to reform energy and trade policy to address the growth.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 31, 2025

GM cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

The automaker cites cooling electric vehicle demand for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 people in the process.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 31, 2025

Caterpillar posts all-time Q3 sales record of $17.6B despite tariffs

Demand for power generators supporting data center expansion has fueled orders and offset increased manufacturing costs across the company.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2025

Honeywell completes spinoff of Solstice Advanced Materials

The Solstice assets — which create materials for refrigerants, semiconductors and other sectors — generated net sales of $3.8 billion last year. The separation advances Honeywell’s strategy to split into three companies.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 30, 2025