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  • 3M Monument in St. Paul, Minnesota in the dusk.
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    ‘Forever chemicals’ litigation settlements are a big priority for 3M, executives say

    The chemical manufacturer posted a $10.3 billion charge last quarter as a result of its PFAS contamination settlement.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    Probiotic beverage maker to establish $305M Georgia plant

    Yakult USA is establishing its second U.S. facility, which will be larger than its first in California.

    By • July 25, 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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    VinFast to break ground on first $2B phase of US plant

    The facility will be the Vietnam-based startup’s first North American plant and the first automotive manufacturing plant for North Carolina.

    By • July 24, 2023
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    Nova Chemicals collaborates on plant to make recycled polyethylene

    Partner Novolex will operate the Indiana facility, which is expected to open in early 2025.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2023
  • A bulldozer operates atop a coal mound at the CCI Energy Slones Branch Terminal June 3, 2014 in Shelbiana, Kentucky.
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    Energy Department offers $32M for critical mineral production

    The Biden administration is looking to extract materials such as lithium and cobalt from coal-based sources.

    By • July 24, 2023
  • A brown and white building with a green lawn and a red and white 3M sign in front of it on a clear and sunny day.
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    3M plans South Dakota healthcare facility expansion for up to $468M

    The move comes as the chemical manufacturer plans a healthcare business spinoff by the end of 2023.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    WestRock to close St. Louis corrugated container facility

    The shuttering is part of the company's plan to consolidate its manufacturing operations in the Midwest.

    By Maria Rachal • July 20, 2023
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    Ford supplier invests $790M to build 3 Tennessee plants

    Magna International will produce key parts for Ford’s second-generation electric truck, and is the first company to join the automaker’s supplier park.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    Automakers adapt production to counter chip shortages: S&P Global

    As demand for more advanced semiconductors is expected to increase, supply shortfalls could reemerge.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • Workers use ChatGPT in a Mercedes-Benz factory.
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    Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT to factories

    The automaker is piloting the technology in its production process ahead of a global rollout.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • The Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. with the monument in the background on a cloudy day.
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    Washington, DC sues 3M, DuPont, others over ‘forever chemicals’

    The lawsuit alleges the chemical manufacturers polluted the Potomac River and the Tidal Basin.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Factory upgrades fuel Ford F-150 Lightning price cuts

    The automaker said it cut prices on its electric pickup lineup amid lower battery raw material costs and improved production efficiencies.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • People striking at in front of Wabtec plant in Erie, Pennsylvania on a sunny day.
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    Courtesy of United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE).

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    Why are workers at Wabtec’s Pennsylvania manufacturing site striking?

    More than a thousand union members have been on strike from the rail equipment manufacturer for nearly a month in a disagreement over hourly pay increases and paid time off benefits.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Are manufacturers ready for nearshoring?

    As companies consider ways to diversify their supply chains, Manufacturing Dive panelists considered whether partnering business can support the shift.

    By • July 18, 2023
  • A blue 2024 Kia EV9 SUV on the road with snow-capped mountains in the background.
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    Kia to invest over $200M in Georgia plant expansion

    The West Point expansion will enable the automaker to produce its first EV in North America.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Bosch ramps up hydrogen fuel cell production in Germany

    Nikola Corp. will use the fuel cell modules to power its electric semitrucks, with North American deliveries slated for later this year.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Honda Aircraft Co. to add production lines at North Carolina plant

    The $55.7 million expansion will allow the aircraft maker to produce its new HondaJet 2600.

    By • July 14, 2023
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    GlobalFoundries scratches plan to hire former Amazon exec as CFO

    The company and former Amazon executive Tim Stone mutually agreed to scrap plans for him to take over as CFO.

    By Alexei Alexis • July 14, 2023
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    US manufacturing on mend, but remains below pre-pandemic levels

    Experts noted that as the market rebounds and demand rises, labor constraints will continue to be a challenge for companies.  

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Food manufacturer commits to national compliance after child labor investigation

    The agreement covers all of Monogram Food Solutions' production facilities and warehouses.

    By Ginger Christ • July 13, 2023
  • Officials cut the ribbon at Scorpius Biomanufacturing's first facility in San Antonio, Texas.
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    Scorpius names manufacturing head

    Matthew LeClair will oversee operations at the startup CDMO's first facility in San Antonio and help lead the planning of a commercial-scale site.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

    Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • Shelf tag for plant-based milk at a Giant Food in Washington, D.C.
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    Oatly names new CFO

    Marie-Jose David takes on the financial helm of the oat milk maker as the company gets "ready to play offense" amid falling sales.

    By Elizabeth Flood • July 12, 2023
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    Theo Chocolate restructures operations to tackle rising costs

    The chocolate maker will shutter its Seattle manufacturing facility and merge with American Licorice Company.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Leidos to build South Carolina aviation security systems plant

    The factory will be the company's third in the U.S. and comes as air travel returns to pre-pandemic levels.

    By • July 12, 2023