Stellantis announces more layoffs in Ohio due to UAW strike

The strike is having a ripple effect on the automaker’s manufacturing operations since its Toledo Assembly Complex was one of the first Big Three plants targeted by the UAW last month.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 20, 2023

Sherwin-Williams names new CEO

COO Heidi Petz will take on the role as the paint manufacturer navigates slowing demand.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 20, 2023

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Walmart launching $350M Georgia dairy plant

The facility builds on the retailer’s efforts to control more of its fresh food supply chain.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 19, 2023

Auto suppliers struggled financially for years. Then came the strikes.

Industry suppliers had risky financial scores and profitability indicators prior to the labor disruption, according to RapidRatings.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

Google to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India

The tech giant will start with production of the Pixel 8 as it competes for market share against Apple and Samsung.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 19, 2023

Ford furloughs 150 more workers at Michigan plant

The automaker blamed the United Auto Workers strike for the temporary layoffs at the Sterling Axle facility.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 19, 2023

Ford furloughs over 800 at 2 Michigan plants

The automaker also curbed production of its F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck due to supply chain disruptions and delivery delays.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 18, 2023

Meat snack manufacturer fined $140K for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working in factories.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2023

JCB to build $265M machinery plant in San Antonio

The Texas site will be the heavy equipment maker's second facility in North America.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 18, 2023

Voxx moves auto component manufacturing from Florida to Mexico

The transition is one way the company is improving its gross margins and reducing expenses as it faces various headwinds.

By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2023

American Battery Technology Company opens battery recycling plant

The Nevada plant will process up to 20,000 tons of battery feedstock annually into materials like copper, aluminum and steel.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 17, 2023

OSHA proposes $270K in fines against GM, LG Energy Solution battery company

The federal agency discovered 19 health and safety violations at Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility, including exposing workers to dangerous chemicals used to produce batteries.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2023

Ford executive chair warns of economic collapse if strikes continue

Bill Ford warned that the current strike at the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant “will have a major impact on the American economy” and devastate local communities.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 16, 2023

GM, Unifor ratify 3-year labor deal for autoworkers in Canada

GM autoworkers with one to two years of seniority will get a 63% to 73% hourly wage increase over the life of the agreement, while Unifor members at the top of the pay scale will get raises up to 25%.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 16, 2023

The top 3 field service trends leaders need to know today

The right field service strategy delivers more revenue, productivity and cost savings.

By Taksina Eammano, EVP & GM Field Service at Salesforce • Oct. 16, 2023

Smithfield to close North Carolina pork processing plant

The company informed plant employees of the closure in June, with layoffs to begin in late December.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 13, 2023

W.R. Grace to close Oregon facility, lay off 95 workers

Plant employees were informed of the closure in June, with layoffs to begin in late December.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 13, 2023

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

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