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    Merck to close Pennsylvania plant, lay off 163

    The pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturer will conduct three rounds of job cuts starting in May and continuing through 2026.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    Quality control at Boeing

    Boeing’s making progress on production, but obstacles could get in the way

    As the company begins revving up its production after a year of quality scandals, experts say tariff uncertainty could hamper its progress.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Trendline

    The changing state of safety in manufacturing

    How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Cra-Z-Art adds to manufacturers expanding US operations

    The toy maker plans to grow its domestic footprint by more than 50%, citing tariffs as a driving factor.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal

    The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers. 

    By Jacob Wallace • March 17, 2025
  • Emergent's Baltimore-Bayview drug substance manufacturing facility.
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    India-based Syngene acquires its first US biologics site

    The contract biotech company plans to invest around $50 million to buy and renovate a Baltimore facility as it shifts more focus to the U.S. market.

    By • March 14, 2025
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    Danish dairy giant inks deal to manufacture whey protein in US

    Arla Foods will rely on a South Dakota-based processor to produce its ingredients as the co-op looks to expand in North America.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2025
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    GE Aerospace to spend nearly $1B on US manufacturing

    The funds will assist the aviation engine maker to increase its safety, quality and delivery across 16 states.

    By • March 13, 2025
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    Savannah sues 3M, DuPont over alleged PFAS contamination

    City officials also accused manufacturers Mohawk Industries of using forever chemicals and contaminating local water resources.

    By • March 12, 2025
  • Workers put up scaffolding on a building owned by the contract manufacturer Foxconn International Holdings Ltd on November 28, 2010 in Shenzhen, China.
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    Foxconn launches own AI model

    The “FoxBrain” large language model was initially designed to support the contract electronics manufacturer’s in-house functions, including data analysis, reasoning and problem solving.

    By • March 12, 2025
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    Corning, Suniva and Heliene form US solar supply chain

    The companies aim to produce a module made with polysilicon, wafers and cells manufactured in the U.S.

    By • Updated March 13, 2025
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    Monster takes patient approach to aluminum tariffs

    The beverage company is “hedged” on the metal in 2025, but it is reviewing its pricing strategy.

    By • March 11, 2025
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    Sponsored by Mantis Innovation

    Modernizing manufacturing facilities: practical steps for better performance

    Boost efficiency and resilience with these five steps to modernize manufacturing facilities.

    March 10, 2025
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    Onsemi pushes to acquire Allegro MicroSystems

    The semiconductor manufacturer is offering $6.9 billion for the chip developer, the latest move in an ongoing takeover bid.

    By • March 7, 2025
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    Honeywell completes $2.2B Sundyne acquisition

    The move to buy the heat pump company is part of the manufacturing conglomerate’s plan to grow its universal oil product business.

    By • Updated June 9, 2025
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    Swiss cement giant Holcim details North American spinoff

    The manufacturer has invested $18.6 million to establish the headquarters in Chicago and said it will rebrand the offshoot as Amrize.

    By • March 6, 2025
  • A blue and white Spirit AeroSystems sign in front of a red brick building.
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    Spirit AeroSystems loses $2.1B in 2024 as financial concerns continue

    The aerospace manufacturer is looking to close acquisition deals with major customers Boeing and Airbus.

    By • March 5, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks alongside Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. CEO C.C. Wei at the White House on March 3.
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    TSMC to invest $100B in US manufacturing

    The chipmaker plans to build two additional semiconductor facilities in Arizona, creating thousands of jobs. The company is in the midst of constructing three chip factories in the state. 

    By • March 3, 2025
  • A ladle of holt molten iron is poured into a Basic Oxygen Process furnace where it will be transformed into liquid steel.
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    Courtesy of U.S. Steel Corp.

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    Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI

    Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation. 

    By • March 3, 2025
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    3M to spend $3.5B on R&D

    The chemical manufacturer aims to launch 1,000 products over the next three years, CEO Bill Brown said at a recent investors event.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Intel delays Ohio chip project again to 2031

    The project, which was slated to begin operations in 2026, is underway to meet surging demand for advanced semiconductors.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Stanley Black & Decker sues Stanley drinkware maker over use of name

    Pacific Market International has denied the trademark infringement allegations, saying the lawsuit seeks to capitalize on the success of its popular metal cups.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
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    Bridgestone to shutter Tennessee radial tire plant

    The LaVergne facility closure is part of the manufacturer's cost-savings plan as companies prepare for tariff uncertainty.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
  • Aerial image of Intel's manufacturing facility site in Licking County, Ohio.
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    US chip production targets edge further out of reach under Trump administration

    As the president's calls for widespread federal cost cuts grow louder, experts say the future of the CHIPS and Science Act and its manufacturing funding is increasingly doubtful.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Courtesy of Heliene.

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    Q&A

    How Heliene prepared for Trump’s tariffs

    The solar module manufacturer invested heavily in its domestic production network ahead of the president's second term, says CEO Martin Pochtaruk.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Deere lays off 119 workers at Iowa plant

    The tractor giant has struggled with waning sales and inventory challenges, resulting in a string of workforce reductions over the past year.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025