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  • A Purple Innovation mattress.
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    Purple revamped its supplier and logistics network. Here’s why.

    The mattress maker sought an increase in gross margin by diversifying its sourcing and simplifying its delivery operations.

    By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2024
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    White Castle to shutter 2 plants, lay off 98 workers

    The fast food chain is letting go of workers in Kentucky and Indiana as it looks to consolidate its manufacturing efforts.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Trendline

    Automation in manufacturing operations

    Companies are investing in a variety of automation initiatives to enhance factory performance and save costs.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    iStock/ Zoran Orcik

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    Navigating ongoing disruption in the automotive industry: 8 tips for resilience

    Approaching change with resilience and adaptability can help automotive manufacturers navigate ongoing disruptions.

    Sept. 16, 2024
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    Sponsored by Vendavo

    Unified pricing, selling and incentive strategies drive growth in 2024-2025

    Strategies for growth and profitability into 2025 are shifting for manufacturers and distributors.

    By Eric Carrasquilla, CEO, Vendavo • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Retrieved on the International Association of Machinists' X account on Sept. 13.

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    Boeing union workers go on strike

    The strike among 33,000 machinists began Friday morning, hobbling Boeing's production, including of the 737 Max.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
  • Cargill's newly expanded soybean processing plant in Sidney, Ohio.
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    Cargill buys 2 feed mills from a pet food company

    The food giant is looking to build out its animal nutrition capabilities as U.S. pet care sales soar.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Aerospacelab opens California satellite facility

    The factory produces up to two satellites a week, aiming to support U.S. government and military needs.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
  • A World Health Organization instructor teaches new health workers during a training session on October 3, 2014 in Monrovia, Liberia. His back is turned so you can see the WHO's logo on his vest.
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    WHO targets pollution at antibotic manufacturing sites

    The agency offered guidance for the first time on how manufacturers can manage site wastewater, part of an effort to lessen the risk of antimicrobial resistance.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    TMEIC to expand in Houston

    The solar manufacturer's new plant begins production next month and plans to relocate its headquarters to the city’s Energy Corridor.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Talking politics at work has employees wanting resources for psychological safety

    Employers can facilitate respectful dialogue and clear policies on inclusivity and professionalism, Randstad says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities

    The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Courtesy of Altana.

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    BYK Additives to phase out PFAS by 2026

    The chemical maker also plans to convert all its manufacturing facilities worldwide to make firefighting foam without forever chemicals.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Nasdaq, Crux partner to help companies access clean energy tax credits

    The team-up will grant Nasdaq ESG Solution clients access to Crux’s platform of clean energy project developers and manufacturers to purchase transferable tax credits.

    By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Philip Morris invests $232M in Kentucky Zyn plant

    The new facility in Owensboro will help the tobacco company deal with huge demand and supply shortages for the nicotine pouches.

    By Jessica Loder • Sept. 10, 2024
  • Nine people in blue polos and one person in a red suit behind a yellow ribbon cut in half.
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    Courtesy of Big Ass Fans.

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    Big Ass Fans opens Texas plant

    The Fort Worth facility is located near some of the fan maker’s largest customers in the state, including Amazon, Coca-Cola and FedEx.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Chomps to open Missouri snack facility

    The facility in Mexico will expand the meat snack maker’s partnership with contract manufacturer Western Smokehouse Partners.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Courtesy of Boeing.

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    Quality control at Boeing

    Boeing, IAM reach tentative deal at Washington, Oregon factories

    More than 33,000 Boeing members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union will vote on the proposed contract on Thursday.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Sponsored by Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business

    Using digital twins to increase operational output by 15%

    Relying on traditional simulation is insufficient in today’s data and software-driven world.

    By Austin Locke and Leo Moran • Sept. 9, 2024
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    ​​Standard Chartered scores $235M green loan for Texas solar plant

    The funds will back Trinasolar's development of a 1.35 million square foot plant in the Dallas metropolitan area.

    By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 6, 2024
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    PPG to sell silicas products business for $310M

    The pending sale to chemical maker Qemetica includes manufacturing plants in Louisiana and the Netherlands.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Wolfspeed to close North Carolina wafer factory

    The Durham closure follows an equipment facility issue that spurred a temporary capacity reduction.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Courtesy of Aurora Flight Sciences.

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    Boeing subsidiary to expand Mississippi components plant

    Aurora Flight Sciences will add 50,000 square feet, automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies at its Columbus facility.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Novartis boosts radiopharma production with expansion, new factory

    A planned facility in California will grow Novartis’ West Coast manufacturing presence as new uses for the company’s radioligand therapies grow.

    By Kristin Jensen • Sept. 4, 2024
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    OneD Battery commissions silicon anode pilot plant in Washington

    In addition to the Moses Lake facility, the company is also building two large-scale production plants in the U.S. and Europe.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Koch completes controversial $3.6B fertilizer plant acquisition

    Iowa lawmakers urged the Justice Department to block the transaction due to worries about consolidation in the industry.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024