DuPont opens semiconductor component plant in Delaware

The new site is the chemical maker's third facility in Newark and produces Kalrez, a form of PFAS.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 11, 2023

White House gives first CHIPS grant to defense contractor BAE Systems

The $35 million seeks to quadruple the production of semiconductor chips used in national security defense systems like the F-35 fighter jet program.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 11, 2023

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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

‘Rough ride’: 5 CFO tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change

CFOs facing more destructive weather and soaring insurance costs can take five steps to hold down premiums.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 8, 2023

Dzyne Technologies to build California drone facility

The defense contractor will manufacture unmanned aerial systems as part of a $90 million Defense Department contract.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 8, 2023

E-One Moli to build battery cell plant in Canada

The facility joins the country’s efforts to build a battery supply chain and transition to cleaner energy.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2023

DuPont, Corteva and Chemours reach $110M PFAS settlement with Ohio

Most of the settlement will go towards addressing pollution from Chemours’ Washington Works plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 7, 2023

How manufacturers need to adapt to changing PFAS regulations

Enhesa’s Kamelija Milosev on why companies need to take notice of new regulations against forever chemicals, and how they can prepare to limit the substances in processes. 

By Kamelija Milosev • Dec. 7, 2023

Post Holdings to close cereal manufacturing plant in Ohio

The Lancaster facility has about 200 employees and is expected to close by the end of September 2024. Production will be transferred to other locations.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023

Siemens, Intel partner on semiconductor manufacturing

The collaboration aims to drive efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across the sector.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 6, 2023

FedEx, UPS delivery truck maker lays off over 900 at three plants

The first round of job cuts at Morgan Olson’s Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia sites will begin Dec. 22.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 6, 2023

Ardagh, Silgan closures add to packaging makers’ November layoffs

Demand issues and consolidation efforts resulted in hundreds more impending layoffs from companies like Ball, Hood, TC Transcontinental and others.

By Maria Rachal • Dec. 6, 2023

The history of PFAS: From World War II to your Teflon pan

How DuPont and 3M turned a 1930s lab accident into one of the century's most controversial chemicals.

By Sara Samora , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 6, 2023

Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant

The Virginia facility is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2023

Baxter Healthcare to close Alabama plant

The layoffs are part of the medical device maker's plan to cut $300 million in costs this year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 5, 2023

Nucor plans $280M Alabama plant expansion

The investment is part of the steelmaker's plan to shift production from Texas to Alabama, North Carolina and Kentucky.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 5, 2023

Ford says new UAW contract will cost $8.8B

The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2023

New Balance breaks ground on New Hampshire plant

The Londonderry facility will be the athletic shoemaker’s sixth U.S. factory as the company looks to expand its manufacturing footprint.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 4, 2023

A winning tax compliance strategy for manufacturers

What steps should you consider in improving compliance in a world of nuance and change?

Dec. 4, 2023

Amkor to build $2B chip packaging plant in Arizona

The site will package and test chips produced at a nearby TSMC site, with Apple as the new facility's largest customer.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 1, 2023

Manufacturing down again in November amid low orders: PMI

The industry isn't expected to see major gains in demand or employment through the end of the year. 

By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023

Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce

The electric bus and truck startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 30, 2023

UAW strikes: What’s next for auto manufacturers after labor deals?

As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 30, 2023

3M, DuPont class-action suit dismissed

A federal appeals court found the plaintiff could not tie the “forever chemicals” in his bloodstream to the 10 chemical manufacturers.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 30, 2023

US Steel lays off more than 1K as it indefinitely idles Illinois plant

The steelmaker first idled production at the Granite City site in September, laying off 400 workers.

By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 30, 2023

Anheuser-Busch spends $13M to upgrade Georgia brewery

The investment in the Cartersville facility will grow the AB InBev plant's beyond beer and craft production capacity.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2023