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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 • 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 • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Trendline

    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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    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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Dec. 8, 2022
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    What Enel has planned for its US solar manufacturing

    The company is currently considering sites in the Midwest for its international expansion.

    By • 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 • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Courtesy of AstraZeneca

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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 • 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 • 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 • 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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    Fujifilm picks North Carolina for $188M cell culture media plant

    The Research Triangle facility will supply liquid and powder solutions that aid in cell growth in anticipation of rising demand to support advanced therapies. 

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Intel semiconductor project gets contractor for $20B facility

    Phase 1 of the project entails building across 2.5 million square feet of facility. 

    By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Deere & Company boosts year-end production as it plays catch-up on orderbooks

    Work stoppages and supply chain issues slowed production at the start of the year, but demand never eased.

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    Perrigo buys Nestle assets with plan to expand US baby formula production

    The manufacturer is spending $170 million to add capacity after struggling to meet demand amid formula shortages.

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Tyson will eliminate ‘difficult’ jobs as automation increases

    President and CEO Donnie King did not specify how many positions would be impacted, but said workers would be reassigned to open roles in the company.

    By Chris Casey • Nov. 28, 2022