GlobalFoundries scratches plan to hire former Amazon exec as CFO

The company and former Amazon executive Tim Stone mutually agreed to scrap plans for him to take over as CFO.

By Alexei Alexis • July 14, 2023

US manufacturing on mend, but remains below pre-pandemic levels

Experts noted that as the market rebounds and demand rises, labor constraints will continue to be a challenge for companies.  

By Sara Samora • July 14, 2023

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

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Food manufacturer commits to national compliance after child labor investigation

The agreement covers all of Monogram Food Solutions' production facilities and warehouses.

By Ginger Christ • July 13, 2023

Scorpius names manufacturing head

Matthew LeClair will oversee operations at the startup CDMO's first facility in San Antonio and help lead the planning of a commercial-scale site.

By Megan Ruggles • July 13, 2023

Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

By Sara Samora • July 13, 2023

Oatly names new CFO

Marie-Jose David takes on the financial helm of the oat milk maker as the company gets "ready to play offense" amid falling sales.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 12, 2023

Theo Chocolate restructures operations to tackle rising costs

The chocolate maker will shutter its Seattle manufacturing facility and merge with American Licorice Company.

By Kelly Stroh • July 12, 2023

Leidos to build South Carolina aviation security systems plant

The factory will be the company's third in the U.S. and comes as air travel returns to pre-pandemic levels.

By Sara Samora • July 12, 2023

Solvay reaches $393M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement with New Jersey

The proposed deal is the first of its kind to address PFAS contamination in the state, with cleanup efforts around the company’s West Deptford manufacturing site.

By Sara Samora • July 11, 2023

Energy Department invests $45M to bolster US solar manufacturing

The funding seeks to help establish a domestic solar supply chain to reduce reliance on imports.

By Megan Ruggles • July 11, 2023

Walmart beefs up end-to-end Angus supply chain with new production facility

The retailer plans to break ground on the facility in Olathe, Kansas, later this year ahead of an expected opening in 2025.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 11, 2023

9 more states have sued ‘forever chemicals’ manufacturers

The lawsuits, filed in May and June, add to a growing list of attorneys general going after companies like DuPont, Chemours and 3M for contaminating their natural resources with PFAS.

By Sara Samora • July 10, 2023

Toyota says ‘breakthrough’ in solid-state EV batteries could significantly drop costs

The automaker and its joint venture partner Panasonic are also working to reduce battery size and weight by half.

By Eric Walz • July 10, 2023

Biden touts US manufacturing in Enphase Energy visit

The president was in South Carolina on Thursday showcasing the solar equipment manufacturer’s plans to invest $60 million in domestic production.

By Sara Samora • July 7, 2023

Manufacturing slowed in June to some of its lowest levels this year

More companies turned to layoffs last month as soft demand pushed manufacturers to cut costs.

By Kate Magill • July 6, 2023

New solar venture to invest up to $1.5B on domestic operation

VSK Energy aims to develop a vertically integrated solar manufacturing operation in the U.S. to help reduce reliance on other countries for key components. 

By Megan Ruggles • July 6, 2023

Harley-Davidson appoints new CFO

Jonathan Root, the former SVP of financial services, is replacing Gina Goetter, who left the company for Hasbro in April.

By Sara Samora • July 6, 2023

Pratt Industries opens $253M box factory in Texas

The advanced manufacturing facility, the company’s fifth in Texas, will produce 100% recycled corrugated boxes and create 375 jobs.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 5, 2023

Stellantis and Archer Aviation on track for launching Georgia air taxi factory

Construction on the facility is “well underway” as the companies work towards scalable manufacturing of Archer’s flagship aircraft in time for the facility’s opening in 2024. 

By Megan Ruggles • July 5, 2023

EPA proposes tightened PCE chemical manufacturing regulations

The agency seeks to limit the use of the material often used in dry cleaning and adhesives.

By Sara Samora • July 5, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems restores Kansas plant operations after new contract ratified

Union members approved the Boeing supplier’s new offer on Thursday, ending weeks of negotiations and a labor strike that began last week.

By Sara Samora • June 30, 2023

McCormick & Co. names insider Brendan Foley as CEO

The CPG veteran, who joined the flavor and spice manufacturer in 2014 and most recently served as its COO, will take over on Sept. 1 from outgoing chief Lawrence Kurzius. 

By Christopher Doering • June 30, 2023

Entegris breaks ground on $600M Colorado facility

The semiconductor materials supplier’s campus will accommodate the increased chip demand following the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act.

By Megan Ruggles • June 30, 2023

Energy Department to release $2B in EV manufacturing grants

The grant program will prioritize retooling plants that face closure and help automakers tackle the cost of EV production.

By Megan Ruggles • June 29, 2023

Micron plans first chip factory in India

U.S. chipmakers are diversifying their manufacturing networks as the Biden administration urges them to invest outside of China.

By Kate Magill • June 29, 2023