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US manufacturing adds 16,000 jobs in August
The machinery manufacturing sector gained the most workers at 6,100 jobs, while the motor vehicles and parts industry lost 4,500.
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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More OEMs plan reshoring investments despite tariff, cost uncertainty
While 36% of manufacturers say they’re actively reshoring, another 31% have no plans to do so, per a report from the Reshoring Initiative.
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Check out some of our publication’s top stories so far in 2026.
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DOJ asks judge to dismiss Oklahoma AG’s aluminum smelter lawsuit
The agency said Century Aluminum’s project in Inola would advance national and economic security. A separate lawsuit seeking to block the smelter is also pending.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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GE Appliances investing $1B to shift production from Mexico to Kentucky
The company plans to end refrigeration manufacturing in Louisville by early 2027 and begin high-output dryer production later that year. The upgraded facility will be “the largest home appliance manufacturing site in the U.S.”
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Boeing, Deere and US Steel navigate labor union contract negotiations
The aerospace maker plans to resume contractual talks after Labor Day. Meanwhile, U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs agreed to extend their steelworker contracts by 30 days.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Manufacturing growth slows in August as economic concerns loom: ISM
Although the sector remained in expansion, "warning signs" are starting to appear, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant
The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper and converting it into a “major new hub” for growth. It is expected to create more than 900 jobs.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Mettler ToledoReplicating success: The key to semiconductor reshoring at scale
Learn why standardization is becoming critical to semiconductor reshoring success.
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Hyundai seeks to diversify revenue with its latest robotics acquisition
The company plans to expand its robotics testing and validation center tenfold by the end of the year and is looking to invest in U.S. commercial production.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 28, 2026 -
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SpaceX plans $100B spaceport in Louisiana
The investment includes a propellant production facility and vehicle processing. The land was previously owned by ExxonMobil, which was sued for allegedly polluting the state’s coastal marshes.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Ohio MEP misused award funds, reported inaccurate financials: NIST OIG
In an audit, the NIST Office of Inspector General questioned $20.9 million in costs and identified $2.8 million in underreported income, saying the MEP failed to comply with program terms and conditions.
By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Cleveland-Cliffs to invest $1B in Middletown blast furnace
The move walks back a previous plan to replace the facility’s coal-powered infrastructure with low-emissions technology funded by federal tax dollars, environmental groups said.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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The compliance answer was never the hard part. Defending it is.
Why manufacturers can find a regulatory answer in seconds, but still can’t defend it in an audit.
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Sponsored by METTLER TOLEDOHow to choose the right scale for manufacturing applications
By aligning capabilities with application requirements, fit-for-purpose scales provide reliable results while minimizing waste, rework, and unnecessary costs.
By McKenna Schultz • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Sponsored by RittalDigital twins: How Eplan and Rittal turn design efficiency into business growth
The gap between what teams design and what they can build is the real cost center in manufacturing, and most companies don’t put a number on it.
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Deere lifts sales guidance, bolstered by data center construction
Orders for bulldozers, excavators and other earth-moving equipment are largely full for the rest of the year. The company also recognized $110 million in tariff refunds during the third quarter.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Tesla looks to build $10B solar cell manufacturing site in Texas
The automaker is evaluating multiple states for Project Crystal Sun. The Fort Bend County site would create more than 9,712 jobs and begin construction as soon as this year.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 20, 2026 -
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Illinois bill streamlines manufacturing career paths for high schoolers
The legislation aims to ensure students have access to hands-on training for jobs in CNC machining, welding and other fields.
By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 20, 2026 -
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Q&ANew materials are key to manufacturing innovation: Z-Polymers
CEO Mike Zimmerman spoke about the challenges of developing and commercializing new materials, including problems related to funding, scale-up and the labor force.
By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 18, 2026 -
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Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US
The move aligns with the automaker’s goal to ramp up domestic manufacturing and anticipates it will create thousands of jobs in the country.
By Eric Walz • Updated Aug. 14, 2026 -
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Veolia sues Delaware manufacturers over PFAS in drinking water
The company, which operates a large water treatment plant, wants to recover capital and operating costs for a granular activated carbon treatment process completed in 2025.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 13, 2026 -
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Stanley Black & Decker to invest $1B across US manufacturing, R&D
The Dewalt and Craftsman tools maker is also making progress on its goal to spend $60 million on its skilled trades training programs.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 13, 2026 -
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Federal investigators say US Steel explosion ‘should never have happened’
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board identified issues that led to worker deaths and injuries at the steelmaker’s Clairton Works facility last year.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 12, 2026 -
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Samsung SDI acquires GM’s stake in EV battery plant in Indiana
With General Motors’ divestment, the facility will become the South Korea-based manufacturer’s first wholly-owned factory in North America.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2026 -
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Boeing selling 3 subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, taking minority stake
The electric air taxi manufacturer will acquire eVTOL maker Wisk Aero, drone company Insitu, and air traffic software firm Skygrid, to form an end-to-end physical AI platform for aerospace and defense.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 11, 2026
