Pfizer to expand biologics production with acquisition of biotech facility

The North Carolina site acquired from Abzena will be used for clinical-stage manufacturing, a spokesperson said.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 27, 2023

The 3 jobs manufacturers are struggling to fill in 2023

Labor shortages are expected to persist across the industry as companies strain to find talent. Here's who manufacturers are looking to hire.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 27, 2023

TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand

After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2023

How increased funding and regulatory changes in 2023 will affect manufacturers

From more funding for public-private partnerships to a law addressing infant formula shortages, here are some notable changes affecting manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2023

3M to lay off 2,500 manufacturing workers

The company blamed the workforce reduction on rising costs and declining demand. 

By Sara Samora • Jan. 24, 2023

How one company is hoping to build a major lithium production site in Nevada

With a $700 million loan commitment from the Department of Energy, Ioneer hopes to launch a site that could produce enough lithium to support 370,000 EVs annually.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 24, 2023

Stanley Black & Decker names new CFO

Former Fortune Brands executive Patrick Hallinan joins the manufacturer as it pursues a $1.5 billion cost-saving plan.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 23, 2023

GM to invest nearly $1B in four manufacturing sites

The funds will help prepare sites in Michigan, New York and Ohio to produce new gas and electric products.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 20, 2023

Paint maker cuts production amid falling orders

RPM is working to lower inventories as it contends with weakened demand, particularly in the construction sector. 

By Kate Magill • Jan. 20, 2023

Graphite producers partner to build processing site in Canada

The collaboration between Northern Graphite Corporation and Graphex Technologies will help grow North America’s capacity for the critical mineral.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 20, 2023

JA Solar to invest $60M in first US manufacturing facility

The solar panel maker said the new site will become the largest PV panel plant in Arizona.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 20, 2023

Cell therapy company to grow Maryland operations

Gilead-owned Kite plans to build a new warehouse amid push to bring control of raw materials in-house.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 19, 2023

Higher batter-coated product demand leads to Lamb Weston capacity woes

More frequent and longer downtimes to clean and sanitize lines when batter is used impacts production line run-rates and availability, said the potato product supplier's CEO.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023

Industrial manufacturer Johnson Controls acquires Norway-based chip maker

The company's purchase of Hybrid Energy AS will help boost its growth in the European market.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 18, 2023

Tyson adds 150 more jobs to Illinois plant expansion

The company broke ground on the $180 million addition to its plant — which will now add 400 new positions — in August.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 18, 2023

Hanwha, LG Energy Solution partner on battery production in US

The companies will collaborate to grow their battery businesses amid heightened demand for clean energy solutions.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 18, 2023

GKN Aerospace relocates additive R&D facility to Texas

The move will establish the aerospace company’s fourth Global Technology Center in proximity to major clients.  

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 17, 2023

Nikola to centralize manufacturing operations

The EV maker will move battery production lines to its Arizona site as it looks to cut costs and boost efficiency.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 17, 2023

Rivian falls short on EV production amid supply chain stall

The electric vehicle maker has faced production downtime because of a shortage of a “key component,” executives previously said. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2023

Energy department announces $52M in funds for clean manufacturing R&D

Research priorities will include material and product design, recycling technology and reverse supply chain logistics.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 13, 2023

China’s spike in COVID-19 cases strains factories

The end of the country's zero-COVID policy is causing production hiccups in the crucial weeks before the Chinese New Year holiday.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 13, 2023

Lotte completes $160M purchase of biopharma facility in New York

The South-Korea based group will break into contract biologics manufacturing with the purchase of Bristol Myers Squibb’s East Syracuse plant. 

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 13, 2023

Data, robotics continue to drive manufacturing tech trends in 2023

Companies are leaning into connected data and smart technology to compete for EVs and other business.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 12, 2023

Tesla eyes $776M expansion at Texas Gigafactory

The additional space is expected to help the company boost production from 3,000 vehicles per week to 5,000 when completed.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 12, 2023

South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant

President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 11, 2023