Rockwell Automation names new head of supply chain

Company veteran Bob Buttermore will lead the industrial manufacturer's operations, sourcing and logistics beginning later this month.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 7, 2023

ExxonMobil begins operations at $500M Louisiana plastics plant

The facility in Baton Rouge is set to double the company’s capacity to meet rising demand for "durable, high-performance plastics."

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 7, 2023

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

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

By Manufacturing Dive staff

SK On subsidiary exceeds hiring goal for Georgia battery plants

SK Battery America hired over 2,600 workers for its two battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia two years ahead of schedule.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 6, 2023

BMW to invest $860M to build EVs, batteries in Mexico

The move will help accelerate the automaker’s goal of making 50% of its car sales EVs by 2030.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 6, 2023

What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2023

Labor crunches, regulatory roadblocks and tech upgrades are set to define the year. Here's how companies are preparing for the changing landscape.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 3, 2023

Meati’s Mega Ranch opens, increasing its scale for a national launch

Production at the 100,000-square-foot meat analog plant will equal that of a traditional cattle farming facility, the company said.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 3, 2023

Rivian lays off 6% of workforce

The job cuts do not impact the EV maker's manufacturing plant in Illinois.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 2, 2023

NEO Battery establishing US subsidiary to leverage federal funding opportunities

The new entity will be based in Ohio, with a focus on expanding its silicon anode business.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 2, 2023

Biotech research firm plans $725M expansion at Colorado facility

Agilent will add manufacturing capacity as demand for pharmaceutical ingredients remains strong.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 2, 2023

Lilly to boost diabetes drug production with $450M factory investment

The company aims to double its manufacturing capacity for its diabetes drugs at a plant in North Carolina.

By Jonathan Gardner • Feb. 1, 2023

Department of Energy doles out $118M to biofuel production projects

The projects receiving funds are part of a federal effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 1, 2023

Manufacturing production levels fall for third-straight month

Two national indices reported an overall contraction based on soft demand from customers still working through inventory backlogs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 1, 2023

Niagara Bottling to build $160M facility in Louisiana

The project is expected to help grow the state’s manufacturing sector as the company takes advantage of tax exemptions and workforce development programs. 

By Sara Samora • Jan. 31, 2023

Food manufacturer to build $205M facility in Tennessee

SK Food Group’s new site in the southeastern part of the state is slated for completion in 2025. 

By Sara Samora • Jan. 30, 2023

Pfizer to expand biologics production with acquisition of biotech facility

The North Carolina site acquired from Abzena will be used for clinical-stage manufacturing, a spokesperson said.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 27, 2023

The 3 jobs manufacturers are struggling to fill in 2023

Labor shortages are expected to persist across the industry as companies strain to find talent. Here's who manufacturers are looking to hire.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 27, 2023

TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand

After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2023

How increased funding and regulatory changes in 2023 will affect manufacturers

From more funding for public-private partnerships to a law addressing infant formula shortages, here are some notable changes affecting manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2023

3M to lay off 2,500 manufacturing workers

The company blamed the workforce reduction on rising costs and declining demand. 

By Sara Samora • Jan. 24, 2023

How one company is hoping to build a major lithium production site in Nevada

With a $700 million loan commitment from the Department of Energy, Ioneer hopes to launch a site that could produce enough lithium to support 370,000 EVs annually.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 24, 2023

Stanley Black & Decker names new CFO

Former Fortune Brands executive Patrick Hallinan joins the manufacturer as it pursues a $1.5 billion cost-saving plan.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 23, 2023

GM to invest nearly $1B in four manufacturing sites

The funds will help prepare sites in Michigan, New York and Ohio to produce new gas and electric products.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 20, 2023

Paint maker cuts production amid falling orders

RPM is working to lower inventories as it contends with weakened demand, particularly in the construction sector. 

By Kate Magill • Jan. 20, 2023

Graphite producers partner to build processing site in Canada

The collaboration between Northern Graphite Corporation and Graphex Technologies will help grow North America’s capacity for the critical mineral.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 20, 2023

JA Solar to invest $60M in first US manufacturing facility

The solar panel maker said the new site will become the largest PV panel plant in Arizona.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 20, 2023