Hillenbrand selling to private equity firm in $3.8B deal

The transaction will make the industrial equipment manufacturer a privately held company. Hillenbrand has spent the last few years adjusting its portfolio to focus on plastics, food and recycling equipment.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 17, 2025

AI demand drives TSMC’s Q3 revenue to over $33B

The third quarter once again beat the semiconductor company’s expectations, prompting the chip manufacturer to accelerate its capacity to address artificial intelligence needs.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2025

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Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for labor, chemicals, emissions, trade policy and more.

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries grow in Q3, but still trail Airbus

Additionally, the European Commission approved the plane manufacturer’s planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, on the condition that the company sells the fuselage supplier’s overseas assets.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 16, 2025

Nestlé cutting 16,000 jobs to accelerate turnaround

CEO Philipp Navratil said the company will be “ruthless” in assessing talent as it looks to slash 6% of its workforce, including 4,000 in its manufacturing and supply chain.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2025

Whirlpool to invest $300M in Ohio plants

The investment will go to the world’s largest washing machine plant, as well as another that produces dryers. About 80% of appliances Whirlpool sells in the U.S. are made domestically.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2025

Stellantis plans $13B investment to expand US manufacturing

The automaker aims to launch five new vehicles in key segments over the next four years and add over 5,000 jobs across its four plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 15, 2025

Reliability at risk: The hidden cost of the manufacturing labor crunch

How do you protect uptime when decades of expertise walk out the door? Here’s what leaders do now.

Oct. 13, 2025

Fuel cells: the new standard for onsite power for manufacturers

Reliable power is mission-critical for manufacturers, but it’s becoming more complicated to secure.

Oct. 13, 2025

Manufacturing at the crossroads: Embracing the autonomous age

We stand on the edge of something transformative: The Autonomous Age.

By Stephen Birtsas • Oct. 13, 2025

Novelis faces extended production disruption after fire, impacting auto supply chain

The major aluminum sheet manufacturer will keep the hot mill in its Oswego, New York, plant closed until early 2026.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2025

DMR Technologies to establish drone facility in Louisiana

The Detroit-based manufacturer is investing $1.4 million to renovate an existing industrial building in Lafayette and will be in production by the end of 2025.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 8, 2025

Gas isolation valve involved in US Steel plant explosion: Chemical Safety Board

The CSB has not determined whether the valve failures occurred before or as a result of the explosion on Aug. 11, which killed two and injured 11 workers at the company’s coke works facility in Clairton, Pennsylvania.

By Sara Samora • Updated Oct. 8, 2025

JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

The Twinkies owner was acquired two years ago for $5.6 billion, but has since seen demand wane amid inflation and an uptick in the use of GLP-1 drugs.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 6, 2025

Why outdated work schedules are sabotaging frontline retention - and how to fix it

Rigid schedules fuel burnout and turnover—learn how smarter scheduling keeps the frontline engaged.

Oct. 6, 2025

General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring

The food giant plans to shutter a pizza crust and two pet food facilities as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 3, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire OxyChem for $9.7B

The Warren Buffett-led firm is expected to close the deal with Houston-based Occidental Petroleum in the fourth quarter of 2025.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2025

Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026

Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.

By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

Stellantis confirms new mid-size truck for Belvidere plant

The struggling automaker remains committed to reopening its idled Illinois assembly plant, with production slated for 2027.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 1, 2025

‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 1, 2025

FAA restores some of Boeing’s safety inspection authorities

The Federal Aviation Administration also proposed fines exceeding $3.1 million against the plane manufacturer for safety violations that occurred between September 2023 and February 2024.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 30, 2025

Amgen to expand US drug production with $650M investment

The California-based firm said it will create 750 jobs and support advanced technology upgrades throughout the Juncos, Puerto Rico, facility.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 30, 2025

Commerce Department looks to add tariffs on robotics, sparking industry concerns

The National Association of Manufacturers CEO warned that additional duties would “significantly increase costs” and “stall investment” in U.S. plants and equipment.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 29, 2025

Boeing to relocate Super Hornet upgrade work out of St. Louis facilities

A spokesperson for the fighter jet manufacturer stated that the activity is not related to the ongoing Machinists’ strike. The union and company resumed negotiations on Monday.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 29, 2025

US Steel approves $300M in factory investments, JD Fields expands to Maryland

Meanwhile, Fujifilm Biotechnologies opened a North Carolina manufacturing center, New Balance completed its Maine expansion and Owens Corning selected Alabama for a shingle plant.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2025