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

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Upskilling a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

As manufacturing systems change, often becoming more automated and technical, employers are increasingly looking for ways to attract a more skilled workforce.

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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

Cost, availability of raw materials is biggest barrier to US battery manufacturing: report

The Inflation Reduction Act boosted domestic production of lithium-ion batteries, but the availability of components could drop below demand by 2025. 

By Kavya Balaraman • Nov. 29, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems COO is out

Sam Marnick is the second executive to leave the Boeing supplier in the past two months, following the departure of former CEO Thomas Gentile.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 29, 2023

Ohio State, Honda partner on EV battery R&D center

The center aims to accelerate battery cell materials and manufacturing technologies for EVs and further workforce development.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 29, 2023

Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials

The automaker will use aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production in North Carolina.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023

Battery maker Enovix planning $1.2B factory in Malaysia

The U.S. manufacturer will spread the investment out over 15 years, beginning with a $70 million manufacturing line. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 28, 2023

BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with automakers' EV plans.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2023

A better way to improved sales and use tax compliance

Sales and use tax obligations put manufacturers on the spot. Invoices must be vetted for not only what is being purchased, but also how it’s being used and where.

Nov. 27, 2023