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How PPE makers strive to continue US production amid trade challenges
Companies are turning to AI and other technologies to better compete against glove and mask suppliers in other countries.
By Nathan Owens • May 22, 2025 -
Incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction: Veolia report
The environmental services company said its research aims to validate the technology for destroying forever chemicals.
By Megan Quinn • May 22, 2025 -
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tunart via Getty ImagesTrendlineControlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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Denka suspends production at Louisiana synthetic rubber facilities indefinitely
The cost of keeping the LaPlace site emissions-compliant led to an “extraordinary loss” of 16.1 billion yen for the Japan-based manufacturer.
By Sara Samora • May 21, 2025 -
Tariffs impacted earnings across manufacturing in Q1
Deere, Ford and DuPont are among the manufacturers bracing for tens of millions of dollars in lost revenue as trade-related pressures affect the industry.
By Kate Magill • May 21, 2025 -
Opinion
Cybersecurity risks manufacturers face during peak season — and how to fix them
As companies quickly onboard new employees during seasonal demand hikes, they must be careful to not expose themselves to sudden security risks, writes Pathlock CEO Piyush Pandey.
By Piyush Pandey • May 21, 2025 -
Sanmina to acquire ZT Systems’ data center business from AMD
The $3 billion deal will expand Sanmina's stake in the domestic data center infrastructure market.
By Kate Magill • May 20, 2025 -
3M reached $450M settlement with New Jersey over alleged PFAS contamination
The agreement resolves claims involving Chemours’ Chambers Works site in Deepwater.
By Sara Samora • May 20, 2025 -
SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs
The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 20, 2025 -
Tariffs push manufacturing into stagnation through 2025: ISM forecast
Revenue is expected to remain flat this year as manufacturers navigate spiking prices and falling demand.
By Kate Magill • May 19, 2025 -
Samsung to acquire cooling systems provider FläktGroup to meet data center demand
The electronics giant is looking to spend 1.5 billion euros on the HVAC business as it struggles with chip sales.
By Nathan Owens • May 19, 2025 -
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Deere details $500M tariffs impact
Despite historic levels of volatility, the tractor giant saw sales improve as the U.S. government doled out aid to struggling farmers.
By Nathan Owens • May 16, 2025 -
Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada
The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.
By Eric Walz • May 16, 2025 -
Sanofi to pour more than $20B into US drug research and manufacturing
The French drugmaker joined several peers in promising new investments in U.S. drug production, but cautioned plans could change amid shifting Trump administration policies.
By Kristin Jensen • May 16, 2025 -
GlobalWafers to spend additional $4B on US manufacturing
The semiconductor manufacturer recently opened its 300mm silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, and plans to increase the site’s capacity.
By Sara Samora • May 16, 2025 -
Steelmaker Nucor discloses cyberattack on IT network
The company halted production at various locations and took potentially affected systems offline.
By David Jones • May 15, 2025 -
Cadence Design Systems raises outlook after strong Q1
Robust demand fueled revenue growth of 23% over last year, even as tariff talks pressured customer decision-making at large.
By Nathan Owens • May 14, 2025 -
Celanese to sell off electronics business
The Micromax sale is part of the chemical manufacturer’s target to generate approximately $1 billion in divestitures over the next 2.5 years.
By Sara Samora • May 14, 2025 -
Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts
The company is also making supply chain moves to become more compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement and reduce its manufacturing footprint in China.
By Nathan Owens • May 13, 2025 -
The limitations of AI in chip manufacturing
Leaders from Intel, EMD Electronics and Global Foundries discussed the challenges they see as the semiconductor industry adapts artificial intelligence to get results faster.
By Nathan Owens • May 9, 2025 -
PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility
The new Shelby plant will produce the paint manufacturer’s complete line of aerospace coatings and sealants.
By Sara Samora • May 9, 2025 -
Onsemi, Lattice expect minimal direct tariff impacts
The chipmakers are bracing for trade-related headwinds, but say their supply chains are largely insulated from the Trump administration’s levies.
By Kate Magill • May 8, 2025 -
RTX, GE Aerospace brace for potential multi-million tariff impacts
The aerospace component manufacturers are each preparing to take various mitigation actions, such as streamlining operations to soften the levies’ blow.
By Sara Samora • May 7, 2025 -
Why HowGood thinks food industry climate goals will withstand Trump rollback
The emissions tracking platform company said businesses are still looking for new ESG tools, even as regulatory pressures shift.
By Chris Casey • May 7, 2025 -
Utz holds financial guidance amid tariffs
The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.
By Kate Magill • May 7, 2025