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 Megan Ruggles • April 13, 2023

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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The changing state of safety in manufacturing

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

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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 Megan Ruggles • April 12, 2023

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 Sara Samora • April 11, 2023

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 Sara Samora • April 11, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • April 11, 2023

Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

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

By Kelly Stroh • April 11, 2023

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

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 Megan Ruggles • April 10, 2023

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

US Army opens Michigan manufacturing center to support mega 3D printer

The Army is relying more on additive manufacturing to source hard-to-obtain parts and enhance combat readiness.

By Sara Samora • April 7, 2023

Former John Deere exec named president and COO of C&C Manufacturing

The industrial manufacturer is bringing on David Bradford as it looks to continue expanding its services and parts divisions.  

By Kate Magill • April 7, 2023

Lucid Motors slashes 18% of workforce

The EV maker is cutting hundreds of jobs in Arizona and California as it attempts to reduce vehicle and operating expenses.

By Sara Samora • April 6, 2023

Guinness factory to close in Maryland

Beer maker Diageo said it will close the site to optimize existing operations, cutting approximately 100 jobs.

By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2023

How digital twins can boost manufacturing operations, supply chains

The technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training. 

By Rebecca Heilweil • April 6, 2023

By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for manufacturing

The president's proposal includes tackling “forever chemicals” and boosting CHIPS Act funding.

By Sara Samora • April 5, 2023

Ford invests in Indonesia nickel supplier to shore up critical EV battery materials

The automaker aims to bolster its supply chain as it builds two major EV manufacturing hubs.

By Kate Magill • April 5, 2023

Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, cuts 85% of workforce

The aerospace manufacturer has secured $31.6 million in funding for its operations as it seeks a buyer amid the Chapter 11 process.

By Sara Samora • April 5, 2023

Cummins welcomes Biden, touts $1B investment in US facilities

The president visited the auto parts maker in Minnesota to highlight federally subsidized upgrades in Indiana, North Carolina and New York.

By Sara Samora • April 4, 2023

Paper manufacturers struggle to phase out PFAS

"Forever chemicals” have long been used in the packaging sector. But as regulators push for their elimination, companies find it difficult to fully rid their supply chains of the toxic chemical.

By April Reese • April 4, 2023

Qcells supplier to build $147M Georgia factory

Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia will produce protective film for use in Qcells solar products manufactured in the state.

By Megan Ruggles • April 3, 2023

Stagnant demand drags manufacturing industry for fifth month

More manufacturers are reducing headcounts to contend with lower output levels.

By Kate Magill • April 3, 2023

Tyson wins COVID lawsuit against meatpacking employees

A U.S. appeals court stated the workers did not provide evidence that they contracted the virus due to the company's negligence.

By Chris Casey • April 3, 2023

Packaging manufacturers announce US facility closures, layoffs in Q1

Ball Corp. and Solo Cup maker Dart Container are among the companies trimming operations.

By Maria Rachal • March 31, 2023

Ford to make 500,000 EV pickup trucks a year at Tennessee plant

The 3,600-acre campus includes a battery manufacturing site that can delivery batteries and assembly packs within half an hour.

By Kate Magill • March 30, 2023