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Here are the top issues manufacturers tackled in 2022
Amid a tight labor market and shifting global supply chains, manufacturers embarked on strategies to take on long-term challenges.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 29, 2022 -
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EV production topped the manufacturing news cycle in 2022
From building factories to securing raw materials, automakers made big moves this year to push into the EV market.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 27, 2022 -
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TrendlineControlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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Micron to reduce workforce, suspend executive salaries
Despite expanding its operations in Idaho and New York, the chipmaker is cutting costs due to a drop in demand.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Industrial truck maker invests $40M to expand South Carolina plant
Kion North America plans to reshore key component production through its expansion, slated for completion in 2024.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Orbillion Bio partners with biomanufacturer to produce 4M pounds of cultivated meat a year
The startup aims to make beef, elk and lamb products from cells, with help from Solar Biotech.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Cosmetics maker expands operations in Dallas-Fort Worth area
Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp will invest $150 million to construct its second advanced facility in the region.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 21, 2022 -
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Siemens picks Texas for second EV charger production site
The German-based company is hoping to produce more than 1 million chargers for the U.S. market over the next three years.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 20, 2022 -
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3M to discontinue use of ‘forever chemicals’ by end of 2025
The decision follows increasing regulatory and legal pressure on the company to stop the use of the potentially harmful chemicals.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 20, 2022 -
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Manufacturing execs expect growth in 2023 after a slow start
While production will remain soft at the beginning of next year, the industry is preparing for expansion in the second half.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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Albemarle plans $180M lithium technology park in North Carolina
The chemical company said the investment will support its effort to improve electric vehicle battery performance.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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What Apple’s shifting China strategy could mean for the manufacturing industry
Could the tech giant's plans spur a larger shift away from the manufacturing hub? We asked experts for their take.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 16, 2022 -
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Abbott to build $536M facility in Northwest Ohio
The new facility, which will produce nutritional powder products, is slated to break ground next year.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 16, 2022 -
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American Battery Factory to open first in planned series of gigafactories
The company said the Arizona plant will be the largest producer of lithium-iron phosphate batteries in the U.S.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China
Companies are reevaluating their businesses amid the country's stringent pandemic control measures.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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GM, LG venture gets $2.5B federal loan to boost EV battery manufacturing
Ultium Cells will use the funding to support three facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Stellantis will halt operations at Illinois assembly plant
The automaker blamed rising EV production costs for its plan to idle the facility come February.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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OSHA steps up enforcement to reduce workplace hazards in Ohio, Illinois
The agency found higher injury rates among food production workers in the two states, compared to other manufacturing jobs.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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Ultium workers at Ohio plant vote to unionize
The battery maker had refused to recognize union efforts, despite a majority of the employees pushing for the labor union.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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BMW battery supplier invests $810M in gigafactory to support new EV production
Envision AESC will produce lithium-ion batteries designed specifically for BMW’s sixth-generation electric vehicles.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Q&AWhat Enel has planned for its US solar manufacturing
The company is currently considering sites in the Midwest for its international expansion.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Kodiak Robotics wins nearly $50M contract to automate U.S. Army ground vehicles
The startup will work with the Defense Department for two years to deploy the tech in vehicles for off-road environments.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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AstraZeneca to sell Ohio facility, contract biomanufacturer
Startup National Resilience will produce some medications for the pharmaceutical giant as part of a long-term supply agreement.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Harbinger taps former Tesla exec as chief production officer
Gilbert Passin joins the automaker as it looks to launch its commercial medium-duty EV platform.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Manufacturing contracts in November as firms brace for lower demand
Drops in employment and new orders were two factors dragging down two U.S. manufacturing PMIs.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Hummus maker Sabra bounces back after halting production
Several months after temporarily shutting down its Virginia plant for repairs, CEO Joey Bergstein said the brand is experiencing a sharp rebound in sales.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 1, 2022
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