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    DuPont, Corteva and Chemours amend $1.2B ‘forever chemicals’ settlement proposal

    The changes will allow attorneys general across the U.S. more time to seek clarification and respond to the proposed settlement, according to court documents.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Emergent to lay off around 400 in pivot away from contract manufacturing

    The biotech company will reduce operations at facilities in Baltimore and Canton, Massachusetts as part of cost-cutting measures.

    By Jacob Bell • Aug. 9, 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.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

    Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

    By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023
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    WestRock to permanently close Washington paper mill, 400 employees affected

    The mill, which produces about 510,000 tons of kraft and white top linerboard and bleached pulp annually, will close by Sept. 30.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Bankrupt AeroCision looks to pay suppliers $5M

    The aerospace parts manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 last week after it buckled under revenue shortfalls, rising costs and supply chain disruptions. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Hyundai supplier plans $170M facility in Tennessee

    Hanon Systems’ fourth U.S. facility will produce automotive thermal solutions for EV makers in North America.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Boeing ups 737 production goal as it stabilizes manufacturing

    The aerospace company delivered 136 total aircraft last quarter, with plans to reach 50 unit deliveries a month by 2026.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Northrop Grumman opens hypersonic missile production site in Maryland

    The new plant will build two types of ultrafast engines and support development of Air Force hypersonic attack cruise missiles.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    DuPont completes purchase of Spectrum Plastics Group for $1.75B

    The chemical giant expects the addition of the medical device maker will lead to $20 million in cost synergies.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Enphase Energy begins shipping from Foxconn-operated manufacturing site

    The solar equipment maker's newest contract production site is part of its plan to build three sites in the U.S.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz investing over $2.2B to reskill workforce in AI

    The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training as auto manufacturing modernizes.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Walmart partners with biotech firm to reduce manufacturing emissions

    A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to produce affordable apparel using carbon-capture technology.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Infant formula maker Bobbie acquires Nature’s One

    With the deal, the formula startup hopes to serve 15% of the general U.S. market as it grows production capacity.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Ford restarts production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck

    The automaker is tripling its manufacturing capacity as it faces increased competition from GM and Tesla.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Manufacturing is in a trough, but economists say recovery is on the way

    While consumer demand remains low, manufacturers are preparing for better days ahead, with slightly improved production levels and stable prices.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Porsche eyes $3.3B EV battery plant in US

    The luxury carmaker is weighing site options in Germany, the U.S. and Canada for its planned factory.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Courtesy of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE).

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    Wabtec says Pennsylvania plant strike costs chipped away at profit margins

    Over 1,000 workers at the Erie plant have been on strike since June 22.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    JR Simplot reaches $150M deal with EPA over fertilizer plant waste

    The manufacturer allegedly failed to manage hazardous materials from phosphate production.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    Ford expects to lose $4.5B on EVs in 2023

    The automaker is lowering its EV production forecasts and now expects to manufacture 600,000 vehicles a year in 2024.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    7 automakers form massive EV charging network joint venture

    The collaboration will create one of North America's largest public EV charging networks and include 30,000 high-powered chargers.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

    CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    Cell therapy maker Kincell joins wave of manufacturing startups

    The startup is the latest young company to emerge with plans to make production of cell-based medicines easier for researchers and biotechs.

    By Ben Fidler • July 27, 2023
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    22 attorneys general file opposition to 3M’s ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

    The attorneys general argue they did not have adequate time to review the proposal, which they say could unjustly shift liability from the chemical giant to the public.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Vestas to invest $40M in 2 Colorado factories

    The Denmark-based wind energy giant is preparing for production of its newest turbine for the U.S. market.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    Hydro Flask owner shifts bottle production from China to Western Hemisphere

    Helen of Troy aims to begin nearshoring Oxo Pop containers by early fall.

    By • July 26, 2023