Cascades to close Niagara Falls containerboard mill, affecting 123 employees

Aging infrastructure and high operating costs contributed to the decision to close, according to a Cascades spokesperson. This is the sixth major U.S. containerboard production facility closure in 2025 so far.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 10, 2025

Intel plans to lay off more than 500 Oregon workers

While the changes are happening at four locations, the cuts will largely affect software and hardware engineers, developers and managers at the company’s Jones Farm Campus.

By Nathan Owens • July 9, 2025

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Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.

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Tariffs or not, automation is still key to reshoring manufacturing

Tariffs may accelerate reshoring, but sustainable manufacturing success depends on the competitive advantage that automation delivers, writes HowToRobot co-CEO Søren Peters. 

By Søren Peters • July 8, 2025

US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates.

By Philip Neuffer • July 7, 2025

What are the options for PFAS destruction in manufacturing?

Companies like Gradiant, Bioforcetech and VVater are developing new solutions to safely dispose of PFAS waste, though adoption in the industry remains slow. 

By Sakshi Udavant • Updated July 8, 2025

US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2025

How manufacturers can turn tariffs into a strategic advantage for long-term success

Tariffs, while disruptive, can force companies to pinpoint weaknesses in their operations, address them and strengthen their competitive advantage for the long-term, writes Daniel Wolf of PROS.

By Daniel Wolf • July 1, 2025

International Paper to exit molded fiber market, sell select Mexico sites

The company is also shuttering packaging and recycling facilities in Ohio and Kansas. The announcement will impact over 100 U.S. employees — just the latest update in IP’s ongoing North American optimization.

By Maria Rachal , Katie Pyzyk • June 30, 2025

Tariffs, regulations and talent: Manufacturing trends to watch in H2

Manufacturers should prepare for regulatory changes at the state and federal level and continue developing a skilled data analysis and emerging technologies workforce, write two KPMG experts.

By Claudia Saran and Amy Matsuo • June 30, 2025

Outdated cost models are quietly undermining manufacturing profitability

Cost overruns don’t begin with the supply chain — they begin with bad assumptions upstream.

June 30, 2025

Intel to shutter its automotive business, lay off department employees

The move is the latest in CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s mission to cut costs as the chipmaker lays off 107 workers in California.

By Nathan Owens • June 26, 2025

Tracking PFAS legislation across the US

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed laws banning the use of PFAS in certain consumer products and requiring manufacturers to report its use in firefighting equipment. Stay up to date on other pending 2025 legislation across the U.S.

By Sara Samora , Kate Magill • Updated 15 hours ago

Steelmaker Nucor restores operations, confirms limited data breach

The steel products giant said it does not expect the cyberattack to have a material impact on its operations.

By David Jones • June 26, 2025

Volvo CE to sell off ownership in China-based SDLG

The roughly $839 million sale would allow the construction equipment giant to refocus its regional strategy as it expands operations across Europe and North America.

By Nathan Owens • June 25, 2025

Wolfspeed files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The North Carolina-based company plans to reduce its overall debt by $4.6 billion and continue operating as usual through the court proceedings.

By Nathan Owens • Updated July 2, 2025

GE Appliances completes $180M Georgia plant expansion

The investment added robotic cells to the factory’s lines for expedited cooking product assembly.

By Sara Samora • Updated June 24, 2025

Hormel Foods brings back former CEO to serve on an interim basis

Jeffrey Ettinger, who was chief executive from 2005 to 2016, will again lead the company as the Spam maker aims to install a permanent replacement late next year.

By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2025

IBM develops AI-powered PFAS screening tool

The company’s research division leveraged artificial intelligence to help identify forever chemicals in its work, as well as suggest available alternatives.

By Sara Samora • June 23, 2025

US tractor slump continues as Canada sales rise

Farm equipment manufacturers are looking for a turnaround in the overall agriculture economy as U.S. demand issues persist.

By Nathan Owens • June 23, 2025

Flexibility key in tariff turmoil: Toyota, Rivian execs

Executives from the two automakers suggest that with fluctuating trade policies, the short-term priority for OEMs should be staying the course.

By Larry Avila • June 23, 2025

Nippon’s US Steel acquisition: By the numbers

The company's variety of investments includes $3.1 billion in U.S. Steel's Gary, Indiana, steel mill, as well as a new project in an undecided location.

By Kate Magill • June 20, 2025

Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover

The deal gives President Donald Trump approval over key provisions of the new partnership, including any job moves, facility closures or other future acquisitions. 

By Kate Magill • June 18, 2025

Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?

When it comes to reshoring garment production, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2025

Yaskawa America to expand Wisconsin plant, streamline manufacturing

The automation component manufacturer is spending $180 million to expand its Franklin site as it plans to relocate and transfer workers and production from its Illinois facilities.

By Sara Samora • June 17, 2025

Allison Transmission acquires Dana’s off-highway unit for $2.7B

Through the purchase, the supplier aims to expand its commercial powertrain offerings to a broader global marketplace. 

By Larry Avila • June 17, 2025