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Boeing makes mild improvement on deliveries in Q3
The plane maker may struggle to meet future production targets however, as operations remain halted amid a union workers’ strike.
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Vacuum maker gets CHIPS money for New York facility
Edwards Vacuum will use the money to build a $319 million dry vacuum pump plant in the Finger Lakes region for the semiconductor industry.
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TrendlineAutomation in manufacturing operations
Companies are investing in a variety of automation initiatives to enhance factory performance and save costs.
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Hurricane Helene underscores the value of facility continuity plans
Building operators should conduct a business impact analysis prior to an extreme weather event, according to experts.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know
As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.
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Clemens Food Group to close Pennsylvania pork plant
The closure comes five months after the company acquired Kunzler & Co. and its facilities in Lancaster and Tyrone.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor
In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.
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Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system
The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals.
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Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene
The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.
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Food companies embrace AI, but unable to deliver: expert
Artificial intelligence is being used in manufacturing to help cut costs, but companies need a clear strategy to reap results.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Pyrex customers get refunds in false ‘Made in America’ case
The FTC used settlement funds to pay more than $88,000 to consumers who bought measuring cups that were actually made in China.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Rivian cuts production outlook amid parts shortage
The EV maker said the supply issue began in Q3 and has become more “acute” in recent weeks.
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Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational
The drugmaker has implemented supply allocation strategies, while noting “there are many components to the recovery process."
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French fry maker Lamb Weston to close plant, cut about 428 jobs
The restructuring comes as the supplier of frozen potato products faces sluggish demand for its offerings at restaurants and retailers.
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Pennsylvania glass plant closure sparks outrage
Sen. Bob Casey and Anchor Hocking workers protested the company’s decision that will cause over 300 layoffs in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.
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McCormick believes it’s ‘broadly covered’ from ILA strike risks
The spice and seasonings giant says it worked on mitigation plans with domestic suppliers ahead of the work stoppage.
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Micron revenue spikes 93% YoY amid AI demand wave
The chipmaker is pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar projects in New York and Idaho to produce leading-edge semiconductors.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Vishay Intertechnology to shutter 3 plants amid restructuring
The chipmaker is closing facilities in Milwaukee, China and Germany, while expanding other sites in Mexico and Europe.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Baxter closes dialysis solutions facility due to Hurricane Helene damage
More than 2,500 people work at the facility, which is Baxter’s largest manufacturing site. The company is still working to fully assess the damage.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Layoffs mount amid low manufacturing demand: September PMI
The presidential election, an East Coast port strike and the impact of Hurricane Helene are creating a flurry of challenges for manufacturers this fall.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2025
Next year’s industry events cover a variety of manufacturing trends, including recruitment and retention and the impact of AI on factories.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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US needs to vertically integrate solar to fight China’s dominance: experts
In 2023, China produced over 85% of the world's modules, cells, wafers and polysilicon, according to a fellow at the conference.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Days of a port strike could mean weeks of manufacturing delays
Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers could be among the hit hardest, with companies at risk of running out of raw materials within two to six weeks.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Trump vs. Harris on manufacturing: A tale of 2 speeches
In dueling remarks this week, the Republican nominee focused on tariff hikes, while the Democratic nominee talked of boosting clean energy production.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Wheatland Tube to shutter steel plant, lay off 237 workers
The steelmaker says the Biden-Harris administration failed to enforce tariffs on Mexican steel imports, forcing it to close the Chicago plant.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 26, 2024
