Deere lays off 119 workers at Iowa plant

The tractor giant has struggled with waning sales and inventory challenges, resulting in a string of workforce reductions over the past year.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 26, 2025

Paris Baguette plans its first US bakery plant

The French-inspired pastry chain is investing $160 million into the project to support the continued growth of its retail locations across North America.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 26, 2025

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Lilly expands US manufacturing build-out with $50B target

The company doubled its spending plans for domestic factories as President Donald Trump pressures the pharma industry to reshore drug production.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Feb. 26, 2025

Chemours’ income improves on cost-savings plan

The chemical maker is on track to slash $125 million in costs by the end of the year, according to President and CEO Denise Dignam.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 25, 2025

Mucinex maker to open flagship US production site

Reckitt is set to begin manufacturing consumer goods at its 310,000-square-foot warehouse in Wilson, North Carolina, by 2027.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated March 3, 2025

Flex expands power manufacturing with Dallas plant

The Austin, Texas-based company said it hopes to tap further into AI-driven demand for reliable, efficient power infrastructure.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 25, 2025

Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing

The Silicon Valley giant said it will open a new server facility in Houston next year and create a training academy in Detroit as part of the investment.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 24, 2025

Skanska establishes high-tech manufacturing unit

The contractor is gearing up to meet growing demand for semiconductor facilities and similar projects.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 24, 2025

Nikola files for bankruptcy, seeks to wind down operations

The electric and hydrogen OEM plans to sell its assets by auction to make up for more than $1 billion in liabilities.

By David Taube • Feb. 21, 2025

OLEDWorks, JDI to build US display manufacturing plant

The companies plan to build a fabrication plant and research and development center to meet demand for U.S. defense, automotive and medical industries.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 20, 2025

Tariffs threaten Goodyear’s continued sales rebound

The tire manufacturer said the proposed levies on Canada and Mexico would impact its sourcing operations from the two countries.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 20, 2025

Freyr Battery cancels $2.6B Georgia battery factory plans

The company is pivoting to focus on solar cell production instead, with plans to build a manufacturing site in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 19, 2025

Lyten inks deals with sulfur suppliers for battery manufacturing

The agreements secure domestic sourcing for the California company’s cost-effective lithium-sulfur technology.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 19, 2025

Deere’s sales slump 35% as tariffs impacts loom

The company will continue to cut tractor and combine production to meet sluggish demand. Executives also said China’s trade levies will have an “immaterial impact” on the business.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 18, 2025

Eaton invests $340M in US transformer production

The company said it aims to help address the ongoing transformer shortage and meet record demand from utility, large commercial, industrial and data center customers.

By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 18, 2025

Nestlé largely ‘immune’ to tariff impact, CEO says

While the Nespresso maker is closely watching global trade developments, it benefits from having regional production facilities.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 13, 2025

EPA must provide manufacturers efficient chemical review process: GAO

The agency said a lack of resources and funding is keeping it from making the recommended improvements.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 13, 2025

DuPont ends 2024 with sales up amid rising electronics demand

Segment growth was concentrated in the semiconductor market as more consumers look to adopt artificial intelligence.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 12, 2025

CBD gummy maker brings production in-house

The move allows Balanced Health Botanicals to have greater control over its supply and bring more limited edition products to market.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 12, 2025

Agco raises tariff concerns as inventory issues persist

A farm equipment association said Trump’s latest metals order would drive up costs as much as 7% and put jobs at risk.  

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 11, 2025

Goodyear to cut 850 jobs at Virginia plant

The workforce reduction is part of the tire manufacturer’s plan to repurpose its Danville facility, focusing on rubber mixing and aviation tire production.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 11, 2025

ArcelorMittal plans $1.2B Alabama steel plant

The facility aims to boost U.S. steel independence as the Trump administration announces tariffs on the commodity. 

By Kate Magill • Feb. 11, 2025

Stanley Black & Decker continues to cut China production as tariffs emerge

The manufacturer is bracing for a $10 million to $20 million impact from President Donald Trump’s recent trade announcements.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 10, 2025

Georgia county sues 3M, Daikin and others over PFAS contamination

Catoosa County accused the companies of knowingly polluting a local landfill with forever chemicals from Mohawk Industries' nearby manufacturing site.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 10, 2025

Honda prepares to start ‘flexible’ vehicle production at Ohio EV hub

The automaker will produce ICE, hybrid and fully electric models on the same production lines to allow for greater flexibility to adapt to market demand.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 10, 2025