Canoo, Lucid Motors win contracts to develop battery modules for Defense Department

The partnerships are helping to develop integrations with electrified tactical military vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 13, 2023

First Solar to spend $1.3B to expand Ohio operations

The expansion brings the company’s total U.S. solar supply chain investment to over $4 billion.

By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 13, 2023

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The advantages of distributed manufacturing

Learn how it works, why to use it and the benefits of partnering with a distributed manufacturer.

Feb. 13, 2023

Philips will cut 6K more jobs to reduce costs after Q4 net loss

New CEO Roy Jakobs said it's looking to rightsize its cost structure, noting "we have not executed well."

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 10, 2023

4 manufacturers win prototype contracts to modernize US Army tactical trucks

The military branch is seeking to update its tactical vehicle fleet so it can incorporate modern technology.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 9, 2023

Steel pipe manufacturer abandons Louisiana plant deal

Benteler Group cited improved market conditions as reason to scrap the deal, while the Justice Department claims the decision came after it voiced antitrust concerns.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 9, 2023

Energy Department seeks cobalt alternatives for lithium-ion batteries

Researchers created and analyzed a material for a lithium-ion cathode that uses no cobalt and is instead rich in nickel.

By Stephen Singer • Feb. 9, 2023

J&J Snack Foods adds production lines as product portfolio grows

The food manufacturer looks to boost capacity to grow its frozen novelty and pretzel offerings.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 8, 2023

Peloton struggles to offload manufacturing assets

The connected fitness company is looking to shrink its operating footprint, but it hasn’t been able to find the right buyers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 7, 2023

U.S. auto parts manufacturer faces second allegation of workers’ rights violation at Mexico facility

The review, requested by the Department of Labor, is part of a push to enforce domestic labor laws at U.S.-owned factories. 

By Sara Samora • Updated Feb. 7, 2023

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

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