California governor signs 2 climate disclosure bills into law

The two bills would require large companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and report on climate-related financial risks.  

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 13, 2023

Top manufacturing conferences 2024

Next year’s top industry events span workforce development, continuous improvement and emerging technology integration. 

By Kate Magill • Oct. 12, 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

Bayer opens cell therapies plant in California

The new facility will support the clinical production of an experimental cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

By Delilah Alvarado • Oct. 12, 2023

Utz to close Pennsylvania factory

The closure is part of broader cost cutting moves across the snack maker’s network, including selling four sites.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 11, 2023

Samsung SDI, Stellantis to build $3.2B Indiana gigafactory

The site will be the companies’ second joint StarPlus Energy facility in Kokomo.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 11, 2023

Missouri pressures Tyson to sell 2 poultry plants set for closure

The move follows the company's announcement it would close four sites in the rural towns Dexter and Noel, where it is the largest employer.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2023

Nissan names new manufacturing leaders at Mississippi, Tennessee plants

Company veterans David Sliger and Victor Taylor are taking on the new roles as the automaker pushes to grow its U.S. EV manufacturing capacity.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 11, 2023

How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations

The ongoing strike is causing some down-tier manufacturers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 10, 2023

New Balance will discontinue its use of kangaroo by the end of 2024

The athleticwear manufacturer joins Nike and Puma, both of whom pledged earlier this year to curb their use of the animal skin.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 10, 2023

Contribution margin: Why profit planning matters for manufacturers

Companies need to better understand the true cost of their operations and how to maximize for profit, says CFO Consulting Partners’ Jeffrey Appleman. 

By Jeffrey Appleman • Oct. 9, 2023

Clorox warns of quarterly loss related to August cyberattack, production delays

The company is bracing for what could be an extended financial impact from the attack.

By David Jones • Oct. 9, 2023

Energizer to lay off 172 workers as it closes Wisconsin plant

The battery maker plans to cease operations at the site by September 2024. 

By Sara Samora • Oct. 5, 2023

Nevada is an EV battery gold mine

Home to one of the country’s largest active lithium deposits, the state is becoming a hot spot for EV and battery manufacturing.

By Sakshi Udavant • Oct. 4, 2023

EVs could reach 86% of global vehicle sales by 2030

Although EVs took roughly six years to get from 1% to 10% of global market share, it will take just six more years to reach 80% adoption, an RMI report says.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 4, 2023

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory names head of manufacturing, supply chain

Scott Ouellet was appointed to the position effective Sept. 18.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2023

Silfab Solar to establish $150M South Carolina solar panel factory

The new plant is slated to open in Q3 of next year as the company’s third U.S. facility.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 3, 2023

Tesla misses Q3 delivery expectations

Factory upgrades this summer slowed vehicle production, the electric automaker said.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 3, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems CEO resigns

Former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 2, 2023

Manufacturing remains in a trough, but signs of relief are showing: PMI

Companies are shifting from layoffs to attrition and hiring freezes to manage headcount, as companies note greater optimism for future growth in the industry.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 2, 2023

Defense Department grants $238M for microelectronic manufacturing

The money will establish eight regional innovation hubs to usher new technologies like 6G and AI hardware from development to production.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2023

Generative AI and field service

The ability to automate decisions, administrative tasks, and next-action guidance with a trusted response is crucial for field service teams as they aspire to deliver “wow” experiences to customers and drive revenue opportunities.

By Aly Pinder Research Vice President, Worldwide Aftermarket Services Strategies at IDC • Oct. 2, 2023

7,000 more UAW members to strike at Ford Chicago plant and GM Michigan factory

Stellantis will not face additional picket lines after making concessions ahead of the UAW’s Facebook Live event Friday morning, union President Shawn Fain said.

By Thai Phi Le • Sept. 29, 2023

How the EV transition looms over the UAW strike

The electrification shift isn’t an official subject of bargaining between the United Auto Workers and the Big Three, but EV-related demands represent “the union’s whole future.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 29, 2023

MycoWorks begins mushroom biofiber production at South Carolina plant

The factory could manufacture millions of square feet of its leather alternative material a year.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 28, 2023

Samsung SDI to invest $2B in joint battery factory with Stellantis

The investment follows news of Samsung SDI’s expansion in Michigan as it pushes into the U.S. market.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 28, 2023