Why this manufacturer isn’t crumbling under tariff pressure

Cookie-cutter maker Ann Clark shifted to in-house production more than two decades ago and sources most inputs domestically.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 16, 2025

Hitachi Rail, GKN Aerospace and other foreign firms move forward with US investments

Additionally, South Korea-based JS Link and Sweden-based Lamiflex Group are building factories in Georgia and Indiana, respectively.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2025

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Controlling Rising Manufacturing Costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Novo Nordisk to lay off 9,000 workers in major restructuring

The drugmaker’s new CEO said the moves will help the company be more agile as it deals with competition in the obesity market and a declining stock price. 

By Kristin Jensen • Sept. 12, 2025

Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal

The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports. 

By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2025

Will big investment promises bring back US manufacturing?

The Trump administration is boasting of huge investments by Apple, TSMC and other big companies as “revitalizing” the U.S. manufacturing industry. But factors such as tariffs may get in the way.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 10, 2025

US Steel to cut Illinois mill production, but keep its 800 workers

The company said it plans to reduce slab processing at its Granite City Works mill and focus on production at other facilities near Pittsburgh and Gary, Indiana.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 10, 2025

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 10, 2025

Toyota phasing out Lexus ES production at Kentucky plant

The automaker is moving the Lexus ES and ES hybrid sedan operations back to Japan, while the Georgetown manufacturing site will continue building its Camry and RAV4 hybrid models.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025

Intel CFO talks 14A production, says US stake removes CHIPS grant ‘handcuffs’

Executive David Zinsner told investors last week that the company is taking a more disciplined business approach and building capacity to better reflect customer demand.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 9, 2025

Feds vow more raids after 475 arrested at Hyundai, LG Energy jobsite

Federal agents detained hundreds of South Korean workers at the companies’ upcoming joint battery plant located near the automaker’s EV manufacturing hub in Ellabell, Georgia.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 9, 2025

Hitachi unveils $1B grid manufacturing investment, including Virginia transformer factory

The new $457 million transformer production facility in South Boston, Virginia, is expected to begin operations in 2028.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2025

Sodium-ion battery maker Natron Energy shuts down, halts $1.4B factory plans

The North Carolina plant would have expanded the company’s capacity 40 times over. Its facilities in Michigan and California have also closed.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 8, 2025

Electricity costs are climbing fast and so is demand for power. Here’s what forward-looking manufacturers can do about it.

Solid oxide fuel cells offer a reliable option to control energy costs amid rising grid uncertainty.

Sept. 8, 2025

Small Business Administration unveils loan program for small manufacturers

Eligible borrowers will be able to access revolving credit of up to $5 million for working capital needs, effective Oct. 1, and use the funds in tandem with other SBA and commercial loans.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2025

Amkor relocates $2B semiconductor facility to larger Arizona site

After delays and pushback from local residents, the company is moving forward with construction in the coming days. Production is set to begin in early 2028.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 4, 2025

Asus pivots production to Southeast Asia to ease tariffs

The company has moved over 90% of its motherboard and PC production to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 4, 2025

Nvidia Q2 revenue surged 56% YoY on data center-related sales

Two unnamed customers made up 39% of the fabless chip company's total revenue.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 3, 2025

DuPont to divest Kevlar, Nomex business for $1.8B

The company is selling its aramids business to chemical manufacturer Arclin as it shifts its focus in preparation to spin off Qnity Electronics by Nov. 1.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 3, 2025

Danone to spend millions on Ohio plant expansion amid ‘explosive growth’ in yogurt

The Oikos maker is reaping the benefits of consumer interest in products rich in protein, probiotics and other nutrients.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2025

August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI

Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025

August expansions, deals and openings from Roche, Arclin, Toto and more

A luxury toilet maker opened a Georgia facility, aerospace manufacturer Rocket Lab enhanced its payloads via acquisition and HNI is combining with office furniture maker Steelcase, among other recent investments.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 28, 2025

The private equity firm that wants to revitalize US manufacturing

Manufacturing Revitalization Corporation of America has a unique approach of employee ownership as its exit strategy. Cofounder Jason Azevedo and DTC lead Elton Rivas talk about evolving costs, consumer trends and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 28, 2025

Over 600 workers begin strike at 2 GE Aerospace facilities

The Boeing engine supplier will continue to provide benefits to the striking union members at its sites in Ohio and Kentucky in accordance with the law, according to the company's website.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 28, 2025

How Bigbelly reshored its waste and recycling bin operations from Mexico

What started as a college idea about solar compactors has evolved into one of the more recognizable public space waste container brands. Bigbelly doubled production in recent years and sees more growth ahead.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 27, 2025

Hyundai boosts US investments to $26B through 2028

The automaker aims to significantly expand its domestic manufacturing footprint, including steel production and robotics.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 27, 2025