Cost cuts, production shifts: How medtech firms are managing tariffs

Medtech manufacturers are leaning on discretionary cost cuts and sales staff reductions, making price hikes a last resort. 

By Susan Kelly • May 28, 2025

Experts advise manufacturers to ‘keep it calm, keep it cool’ as tariffs drive uncertainty

Conference speakers from Kearney, Specright and Streamliners Management Consulting urged companies to not act hastily in relocating their operations or cutting ties with their suppliers, saying the tariffs will eventually pass.

By Nathan Owens • May 27, 2025

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Trump backs Nippon-US Steel ‘planned partnership’

The president claims the $14 billion agreement will be controlled by the United States and create 70,000 jobs. 

By Kate Magill • May 27, 2025

US tractor sales continue to fall amid trade concerns

Despite tariffs and slow demand, industry experts are hopeful for a turnaround with spring planting season underway.

By Nathan Owens • May 27, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

How low-code app development is transforming manufacturing

Unlock the future of manufacturing with low-code and AI. Discover how top manufacturers streamline processes, boost efficiency and drive value chain transformation.  

May 19, 2025

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