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    Manufacturers are anticipating a recession: NAM survey

    Despite fears of a downturn, many are still expecting growth, said Chief Economist Chad Moutray.

    By • June 9, 2023
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    3M pours nearly $150M into its biopharma filtration capabilities

    The investment includes facility and equipment upgrades to improve the technology.

    By • June 9, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out some of our publication’s top stories so far in 2026.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Ford appoints former GM and Whirlpool exec as its chief supply chain officer

    Liz Door joins as the automaker implements its Ford+ plan and focuses on reducing manufacturing costs.

    By • June 9, 2023
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    Chemours names new CFO

    Sameer Ralhan is leaving “to pursue another opportunity,” the company said, naming SVP and Chief Development Officer Jonathan Lock as his replacement.

    By • June 8, 2023
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    Hormel reins in some production to rightsize inventory

    The company pulled back on manufacturing in areas where supply outpaced demand and worked to improve its supply planning processes.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    GM invests over $1B to boost EV battery production

    The automaker and its joint venture partner POSCO Future M want to increase the production of cathode active material.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    GM pours over $1B into 2 Michigan manufacturing sites

    The automaker's investments come ahead of union contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers.

    By • June 6, 2023
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    FDA issues warning letter to iRhythm heart monitor facility

    The medical device company can continue to manufacture its products and does not expect the agency's letter to affect its financial results.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • June 5, 2023
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    Herradura, el Jimador tequila maker expanding Mexico distillery

    Brown-Forman plans to spend $200 million to increase production capacity amid growing consumer demand.

    By • June 5, 2023
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    Chocolate maker to streamline operations in cost savings push

    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory plans to outsource its last mile fulfillment needs and rationalize SKUs as it looks to save $1.2 million.

    By Max Garland • June 5, 2023
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    Master Lock to close Wisconsin plant, lay off 375 workers next year

    United Auto Workers called on the company to reverse its decision.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Toyota to invest another $2.1B in North Carolina battery production

    Batteries made at the site will power the company's first U.S.-assembled BEV, which will be made in Kentucky.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Admares to build first U.S. factory in Georgia

    The Finland-based building manufacturer is also moving its headquarters to the U.S., as it looks to meet rising housing demand.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Manufacturing needs demand boost to avoid layoffs, economists warn

    May's PMI showed supply chain factors improving in the industry, sparking hopes of a late-year rebound.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Cummins to acquire 2 commercial vehicle manufacturing plants

    The facilities bought from Faurecia will help the company secure key auto supplies and advance emissions reduction efforts.

    By • June 1, 2023
  • The exterior of Ball's metal beverage can facility in Wallkill, NY.
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    Ball to close New York beverage can plant

    For months, the company has said that the closure was possible and products manufactured in Wallkill could be made elsewhere.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Moderna to spend $322M on new Massachusetts biomanufacturing facility

    The mRNA vaccine maker is expanding in its home state as it works to bolster its global manufacturing capacity.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Campbell Soup sells Emerald nuts business to private manufacturer

    Flagstone Foods will add the company to its existing production of snack nuts, trail mix and dried fruits for other national brands.

    By Christopher Doering • May 31, 2023
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    REV Group appoints CFO as official CEO

    Mark Skonieczny had been serving as the specialty vehicle manufacturer’s interim CEO since his predecessor Rod Rushing resigned in January.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Apple strikes multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom

    Manufacturing and technology hubs across the U.S. will produce FBAR filters for the tech giant.

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 30, 2023
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    Why drugmakers are thinking twice before adopting digital twins

    Cybersecurity concerns have pharmaceutical companies worried proprietary information could be compromised.

    By • May 26, 2023
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    LG Energy Solution, Hyundai to build $4.3B joint battery cell plant in Georgia

    The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

    By • May 26, 2023
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    FDA teams with Veterans Health Administration to increase medtech manufacturing capacity

    The two agencies will have access to an advanced innovation hub to distribute manufacturing and digital stockpiles as needed.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • May 26, 2023
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    Stratasys, Desktop Metal merge in $1.8B deal

    Combining their portfolios and technological expertise will allow the companies to reach $1.1 billion in revenue by 2025.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    The growth of electronics manufacturing in India

    The country is emerging as an alternative to China for production needs, with companies like Apple, Foxconn and Cisco establishing operations there.

    By Rebecca Heilweil • May 25, 2023