BMW breaks ground on $700M South Carolina battery assembly plant

The factory is part of the German automaker’s $1.7 billion investment to produce fully electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • June 28, 2023

Intel revamps its manufacturing business in pursuit of contract chipmaker growth

The segment will operate as a standalone unit, underpinning the semiconductor firm's fledgling foundry business.

By Megan Ruggles • June 28, 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

Spirit AeroSystems, IAM reach tentative contract agreement

Union members will vote Thursday on whether to ratify the contract.

By Sara Samora • June 28, 2023

Pratt & Whitney to invest $206M expanding Georgia plant

The aviation parts manufacturer is upping production capacity for its popular GTF engine used by Embraer and Airbus.

By Sara Samora • June 28, 2023

Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy, sues investor Foxconn

The startup EV maker said Chapter 11 was its "only viable option" after one of the world's biggest contract manufacturers failed to deliver on a $170 million investment.

By Eric Walz • June 28, 2023

GKN Aerospace to close Missouri plant, lay off over 700

The first round of layoffs is slated to start Aug. 25 as the company winds down the plant’s operations.

By Sara Samora • June 27, 2023

Cell and gene therapy manufacturing: the next generation of startups

Young companies are looking to overcome bottlenecks in making new drugs by developing in-house production capabilities.

By Gwendolyn Wu • June 27, 2023

FDA greenlights Bristol Myers Squibb cell therapy facility in Massachusetts

The drugmaker is expanding its production capacity to meet rising patient demand.

By Megan Ruggles • June 26, 2023

Intel grows global footprint with chip factories in Germany, Poland

The semiconductor maker is working to build an end-to-end supply chain in the European Union.

By Kate Magill • June 26, 2023

3M brings in new procurement head

The company hired Kelly Bysouth, former chief supply chain officer at automotive supplier IAC Group, as SVP of strategic sourcing and packaging solutions.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 26, 2023

Fire breaks out at Livent plant in North Carolina

The lithium producer said no injuries were reported, and no toxic chemicals or compounds were on fire.

By Sara Samora • June 26, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems suspends production at Kansas site due to worker strike

The Boeing supplier took action ahead of the expiration of its contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

By Sara Samora • June 22, 2023

Ford, SK On secure loan commitment of up to $9.2B from DOE

The loan will help finance construction of the companies’ three joint venture battery plants. 

By Megan Ruggles • June 22, 2023

Civica appoints next chief manufacturing and supply chain officer

Former Thermo Fisher executive Jay Benson joins the non-profit generic drugmaker as it prepares to produce low-cost insulin for California.

By Megan Ruggles • June 22, 2023

Hyundai’s Georgia supplier network expands to 9 manufacturers

State officials say still more contract manufacturers are expected to announce sites.

By Sara Samora • June 22, 2023

Stellantis forms semiconductor joint venture with Foxconn

The JV will manufacture chips for the automaker's planned software-based EVs.

By Eric Walz • June 22, 2023

Nucor to build $115M utility structure plant in Indiana

The new facility will be part of the steelmaker’s towers and structures business as the demand for utility infrastructure and energy projects increases due to the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Sara Samora • June 21, 2023

GM to invest nearly $1B in Ohio DMAX engine facility

The automaker is focused on boosting motor production to met rising demand for its heavy-duty trucks.

By Megan Ruggles • June 20, 2023

3M appeals bankruptcy dismissal of earplug maker

Aearo Technologies filed for bankruptcy last year as nearly 260,000 plaintiffs sue the company for allegedly selling defective earplugs to the military.

By Sara Samora • June 20, 2023

Trade groups, environmental advocates spar over plastic manufacturing

Advocates testified at the Senate hearing that curbing plastics production is the only way to alleviate serious health problems, but business groups said halting production could hurt jobs.

By Megan Quinn • June 20, 2023

Bosch plans $130M North Carolina expansion

The expansion will support greater production of power tool accessories as the company works to more than double sales by 2030.

By Megan Ruggles • June 15, 2023

Lockheed Martin, GlobalFoundries to collaborate on chips for national security

The new partnership will support the CHIPS and Science Act’s goal to strengthen national and economic security and domestic supply chains. 

By Sara Samora • June 15, 2023

Paper manufacturer hit with lawsuit over Michigan mill’s toxic emissions

The class-action lawsuit against Graphic Packaging seeks $600 million in damages and to shut down or decrease production at the site.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 15, 2023

Toyota revamps its EV strategy as competition and government mandates mount

The automaker’s plans include developing solid-state, lithium-ion batteries for future electric vehicles with driving ranges over 600 miles.

By Eric Walz • June 15, 2023

Pfizer and Samsung Biologics ink drug manufacturing deal

The major contract development and manufacturing organization will manufacture the pharmaceutical company’s biosimilar drugs.

By Megan Ruggles • June 14, 2023