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Stellantis’ volumes nearly 100K less in Q1. Here’s where production was cut.
The automaker expects production of next-generation vehicles to ramp up “significantly” in the second half of 2024.
By Haley Cawthon • May 15, 2024 -
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Spirit AeroSystems lost $617M in Q1 as pricing talks with Airbus stall
The supplier is navigating dueling priorities to address quality issues with Boeing at the same time it’s attempting to negotiate with Airbus.
By Sara Samora • May 15, 2024 -
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TrendlineControlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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Boeing may face criminal charges over fatal 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says
The aircraft maker could now be on the hook for defrauding federal regulators over two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.
By Sara Samora • May 15, 2024 -
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Cargill sells California beef plant to Central Valley Meat
The state's largest beef producer aims to retain as many of the Fresno facility's 880 employees as possible.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 15, 2024 -
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Boviet Solar to open North Carolina solar panel factory
The Vietnam-based manufacturer will build its first North America facility for $294 million.
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Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors
The tariffs align with U.S. efforts to get ahead of China in clean energy and advanced technology manufacturing, while also increasing supply chain control.
By Kate Magill • May 14, 2024 -
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3M expands Nebraska protective equipment plant
The $67 million project will boost the manufacturer’s capacity to make reusable respirators and Peltor brand earmuffs.
By Sara Samora • May 14, 2024 -
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Ferrero unwraps first chocolate factory in North America
The Bloomington, Illinois, expansion will make major brands like Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger and Crunch.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024 -
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Polar Semiconductor granted $123M in CHIPS funding
The investment will expand the chipmaker's Bloomington, Minnesota, facility and introduce new automation and AI technologies.
By Joelle Anselmo • Updated Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Integra still addressing problems at Boston plant
A third-party audit identified more issues, forcing the medical equipment maker to keep its Surgimend and Primatrix products off the market.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 13, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // Quality control at BoeingWhy Boeing’s back is ‘against a wall’ in its labor negotiations
The aircraft maker is in the midst of bargaining with two of its unions. Experts say the company's litany of quality problems give unions the upper hand.
By Sara Samora • May 10, 2024 -
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Commerce Department opens $285M in CHIPS funding for digital twin institute
The emerging technology can help improve capacity planning, production optimization and facility upgrades.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 10, 2024 -
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DOE seeks public input on scaling energy storage manufacturing challenges
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information focused on energy storage design challenges and how they limit manufacturing scalability.
By Robert Walton • May 10, 2024 -
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Clorox claws its way back to normal operation levels after August cyberattack
The cleaning product maker is working to fully restore its distribution channels in Q4 as it pushes to bring back customers.
By Kate Magill • May 9, 2024 -
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Novo Nordisk boosts production as Wegovy sales double
The drugmaker is investing in external and internal capacity as it continues to navigate supply constraints.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 9, 2024 -
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Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules
The tax credits are part of the Inflation Reduction Act intended to spur the adoption of electric vehicles while bolstering domestic battery manufacturing.
By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024 -
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Boeing to lay off over 100 at Alabama plant
The aircraft maker is cutting jobs at the Huntsville site due to "decisions external to Boeing," a spokesperson said.
By Sara Samora • May 8, 2024 -
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Avery Dennison leveraged supply chain resilience to navigate Finland port strikes
The adhesive materials maker leveraged supplier diversification and enhanced inventory strategy to avoid disruptions.
By S.L. Fuller • May 8, 2024 -
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Emergent Biosolutions to shutter 2 Maryland facilities, lay off 300
The drug manufacturer's Baltimore and Rockville closures are part of its restructuring to cut costs by $80 million.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 7, 2024 -
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Joby breaks ground on expanded California facility
The Marina pilot line will more than double the air taxi maker’s yearly capacity, up to 24 planes.
By Sara Samora • May 7, 2024 -
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California poultry processors will pay over $5M for overtime, child labor allegations
The U.S. Department of Labor called it “one of the largest wage violation settlements ever reached" for domestic poultry workers.
By Emilie Shumway • May 7, 2024 -
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Daisy Brand to build $626 million Iowa dairy plant
The 750,000-square facility in Boone, Iowa, will initially employ more than 100 workers.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 6, 2024 -
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Boeing acquires GKN Aerospace Missouri facility, prevents shuttering
The company will transition the Hazelwood plant’s capabilities and operations to support its fighter jet programs.
By Sara Samora • May 6, 2024 -
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How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring
Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and enhancing roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.
By Edwin Lopez • May 3, 2024 -
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$6B in Inflation Reduction Act tax credits open this month
The Treasury Department is opening a second round of funding for 48C tax credits aimed at clean manufacturing.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 3, 2024
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