Operations: Page 45

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    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 • July 6, 2023
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    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
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    Trendline

    The changing state of safety in manufacturing

    How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    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 • July 5, 2023
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    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 • July 5, 2023
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    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 • June 30, 2023
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    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
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    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 • June 30, 2023
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    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 • June 29, 2023
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    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 • June 29, 2023
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    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 • June 28, 2023
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    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 • June 28, 2023
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    Spirit AeroSystems, IAM reach tentative contract agreement

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

    By • June 28, 2023
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    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 • June 28, 2023
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    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 • June 28, 2023
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    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 • June 27, 2023
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    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
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    FDA greenlights Bristol Myers Squibb cell therapy facility in Massachusetts

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

    By • June 26, 2023
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    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 • June 26, 2023
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    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
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    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 • June 26, 2023
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    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 • June 22, 2023
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    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 • June 22, 2023
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    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 • June 22, 2023
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    Hyundai’s Georgia supplier network expands to 9 manufacturers

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

    By • June 22, 2023
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    Stellantis forms semiconductor joint venture with Foxconn

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

    By • June 22, 2023