BlueOval SK delays layoffs at Kentucky battery plant

Ford recently announced it was dissolving its $11.4 billion EV battery joint venture, its largest manufacturing commitment in the company’s history.

By Eric Walz • March 23, 2026

Danone to buy protein and fiber food maker Huel

The Oikos parent is purchasing the powders and ready-to-drink beverage producer for a reported $1.2 billion, enhancing its presence in functional and complete nutrition.

By Christopher Doering • March 23, 2026

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From assessment to automation: 5 steps to smarter manufacturing

Follow five strategic steps to build a smart factory that drives efficiency and maximizes yield.

By McKenna Schultz • March 23, 2026

Freeze, flee or build: a manufacturer’s playbook for making capital decisions amid uncertainty

The CapEx queue has never been more complex. Here’s how leading manufacturers decide what to fund.

March 23, 2026

3M, Bain Capital to acquire safety and fire system company for nearly $2B

The Madison Fire & Rescue acquisition is part of the chemical manufacturer’s and private equity firm’s plans to establish a joint venture.

By Sara Samora • March 20, 2026

Toyota suppliers seek relief from USMCA review

The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has supply chains and 14 manufacturing plants across North America.

By Sara Samora • March 19, 2026

Nvidia CEO says ‘every industrial company will become a robotics company’

The technology giant is partnering with ABB Robotics, Fanuc, Yaskawa and more to accelerate robot deployment on production floors.

By Nathan Owens • March 18, 2026

Manufacturers upbeat about outlook despite economic headwinds: NAM

Although companies face trade uncertainties and other challenges, their overall sentiment has improved from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent National Association of Manufacturers survey.

By Jeff Kinney • March 17, 2026

Niron Magnetics begins site selection for $1.8B magnetics plant

The proposed project will be the rare-earth-free magnet maker’s second manufacturing facility in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • March 17, 2026

Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production

Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing.

By Nathan Owens • March 17, 2026

Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement

The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 17, 2026

Senate divided on how to fix TSCA

Chemical stakeholders have been urging lawmakers to reform the chemical safety amendment under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

By Sara Samora • March 16, 2026

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

Trump family-backed drone manufacturing merger closes

Drone maker Powerus and golf course company Aureus Greenway Holdings completed the merger on Thursday. Experts raised concerns about the president’s sons’ conflicts of interest.

By Sara Samora • Updated Oct. 1, 2026

Atlas Energy to buy $840M in power assets from Caterpillar

The company is seeking to build out private grid infrastructure to meet surging electrical demand from data centers and manufacturers’ reshoring efforts.

By Nathan Owens • March 12, 2026

Dupont spinoff Qnity expands semiconductor production to Delaware

The 385,000-square-foot facility is part of a multiyear investment to meet rising demand driven by AI, high-performance computing and advanced connectivity.

By Jeff Kinney • March 12, 2026

Oshkosh Defense, Marine Corps establish advanced, digital manufacturing partnership

The OEM will provide technical component data for the Marine Depot Maintenance Command to manufacture at its Albany, Georgia, plant.

By Sara Samora • March 11, 2026

ABB Robotics and Nvidia aim to scale industrial physical AI with latest partnership

Advancements in simulation technology are allowing manufacturers to reduce testing costs and quicken robot deployment. Nvidia has also partnered with Samsung, Hyundai and others to drive industrial automation.

By Nathan Owens • March 11, 2026

5 ways to protect manufacturing from cyberattacks

Manufacturing suffered the most cyberattacks of any industry last year. Here’s what experts say about how to make your company a less attractive target, along with common mistakes to avoid.

By Jeff Kinney • March 11, 2026

GE Aerospace to invest another $1B across US operations

The engine maker’s plans will improve commercial and defense production in 17 states and create 5,000 jobs.

By Nathan Owens • March 10, 2026

CSL breaks ground on $1.5B Illinois immunoglobulin plant expansion

The Kanakee project builds on the biopharma company’s efforts to increase its U.S. footprint, where it has already spent more than $3 billion, and will focus on producing plasma-derived therapies.

By Jeff Kinney • March 10, 2026

PVC giant Shintech to invest $3.4B in Louisiana expansion

This is the fifth expansion at the Plaquemine site over the past 16 years. It is expected to create and retain nearly 900 jobs.

By Nathan Owens • March 9, 2026

As Trump tariff refund process takes shape, importers remain uncertain

Shippers face legal risks, unclear timelines and system gaps as they navigate a potentially complex rollout of tariff refund procedures.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 9, 2026

CBP says it can’t comply with court order for tariff refunds yet

The agency is confident it can implement a process that streamlines returns for now-defunct Trump administration levies in 45 days, according to a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 9, 2026

Novartis, Nucor partner US Forged Rings and others expand domestic investments

Akston is also ramping up production at its pet therapy facility in Louisiana and a switchboards maker plans to invest $79 million in a former Joann Fabrics facility in Alabama.

By Nathan Owens • March 6, 2026