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    Lego breaks ground on first US manufacturing facility

    The carbon-neutral facility in Virginia will include a solar plant as the toy manufacturer strives to cut emissions.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    Medtronic targets June closure of Epix facility, will lay off 59 employees

    The shutdown is part of the medical device maker's broader push to consolidate its manufacturing and supply chain network.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • April 20, 2023
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    Trendline

    Controlling rising manufacturing costs

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

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Canoo secures lease for Oklahoma manufacturing facility

    The EV maker will occupy a 500,000 square-foot site, with room for expansion, as it prepares to scale vehicle production.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    Q&A

    A Google Cloud tech exec on AI and manufacturing

    Manufacturing Dive spoke with one of the tech giant's manufacturing leaders about how companies can integrate the tools into their operations.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Maine sues manufacturers for ‘forever chemicals’ contamination

    The state is one of many suing companies that make products containing PFAS.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Hershey buys 2 popcorn plants to fuel growth of its SkinnyPop brand

    An executive with the confectionery and snacking giant said that “not having any of our own popcorn manufacturing was an opportunity we wanted to address quickly.”

    By Christopher Doering • April 18, 2023
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    Eli Lilly commits another $1.6B to Indiana plants

    The investment will expand two sites to support increased demand for the biomanufacturer’s products.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    How manufacturers can navigate a slowing economy

    Big brands are laying off workers amid lagging demand. But experts say there are more strategies that can help keep teams nimble for an economic turnaround.

    By Rebecca Heilweil • April 18, 2023
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    HB Fuller shutters 2 facilities as it restructures manufacturing network

    The adhesive maker’s production overhaul is part of a broader cost-cutting plan that included 300 layoffs and sourcing shifts.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    EPA proposes new rules to cut chemical plants’ toxic emissions

    The agency is zeroing in on sites that it says emit high levels of cancer-causing chemicals.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Precision Optics hires first COO

    The medical device manufacture created the C-suite position to accommodate its recent revenue growth.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Toyota teams with Alabama utility on $49M solar project

    The project will advance the automaker's plans to transition to carbon-neutral operations by 2035.

    By • April 14, 2023
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    Electrical distribution equipment provider plans $5M Alabama facility

    Sunbelt Solomon will repair and recycle electrical transformers at the new site, part of its effort to expand in the Southeast.

    By • April 14, 2023
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    Manufacturing across the U.S.

    Why EV companies are flocking to South Carolina

    The state has become a hot spot for manufacturing in the sector, thanks to its easy port access, favorable tax incentives and deep labor pools. 

    By Sakshi Udavant • April 14, 2023
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    Sanofi breaks ground on Pennsylvania flu vaccine facility

    The new site will support federal efforts to boost domestic production of influenza shots. 

    By • April 13, 2023
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    Group14 starts construction on 2nd Washington battery facility

    The site will produce up to 2,000 tons of battery-grade anode material a year.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    Tyson workers go on strike at Arkansas plant set to close in May

    Employees are demanding fair working conditions, including a severance payment for production floor workers, full payment of unused vacation time and compensation for injury claims.

    By Chris Casey • April 13, 2023
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    Ford to invest $1.3 billion to overhaul Canada manufacturing site for EV production

    The automaker will retool existing buildings and add a battery assembly facility next year.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Commercial Metals Co. to spend up to $600M on expansions, acquisitions

    Federal and state funding projects are driving demand for the metal manufacturer’s products and services.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    American Battery Factory names co-founder as CEO

    Zhenfang Ge takes the helm as the battery manufacturer works to build a network of U.S. factories over the next three years.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    COVID-19 vaccine syringe maker cuts 22% of workforce

    Retractable Technologies is laying off workers for a second time as U.S. demand for coronavirus shots wanes.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

    Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of multiple products.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    Major 7-Eleven supplier to build $81.5M Ohio plant

    The 140,000-square-foot facility will help Warabeya Nichiyo serve the chain’s Midwest stores.

    By Jessica Loder • April 10, 2023
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    ABB plans $40M New Mexico plant to fortify US electric grid

    The expansion comes as more electric utility providers embark on grid hardening initiatives.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    Are you measuring the right manufacturing metrics?

    Manufacturers need well-defined metrics that can be regularly monitored. Otherwise, your data comes up short.

    By Parker Coffman • April 10, 2023