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    JBM Packaging celebrates first graduate of in-prison training program

    While in prison, Billy Campbell trained on JBM Packaging’s manufacturing equipment, and then secured full-time employment upon his release. He joined the roughly 40% of JBM’s employees who were formerly incarcerated.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    The power problem manufacturers aren’t tracking

    The costliest power events in manufacturing aren't outages. They're the ones you never even see.

    By Nate Walkingshaw, CEO and Co-Founder, Torus • April 27, 2026
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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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    Data center boom continues to buoy Texas Instruments

    On its first quarter earnings call, the company reported net income of $1.6 billion and gross profit of $2.8 billion.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Skydio pledges $3.5B to expand US drone manufacturing

    The funds will go toward establishing a fifth facility that will be “five times larger” than its other facilities in California, the Silicon Valley-based company said.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Stakeholders urge Congress to improve EPA’s strict critical minerals regulations

    The Toxic Substances Control Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act are contributing to critical minerals supply chain issues, witnesses said at a House environmental subcommittee hearing.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Drugmaker AbbVie chooses North Carolina for $1.4B manufacturing campus

    The 185-acre site will be the company’s largest single investment to date, with a focus on small-volume parenteral products like vials and prefilled syringes.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Anheuser-Busch doubles US manufacturing investment to $600M

    The company’s Brewing Future initiative includes improvements and workforce commitments at facilities across the country.

    By Laurel Deppen • April 22, 2026
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    Broadcom agrees to support development of Meta’s next-generation AI chips

    The "multiyear, multigenerational” deal builds on the companies' existing AI chip partnership to support Meta Training and Inference Accelerator chips, Broadcom said.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Honeywell completes $1.4B productivity solutions unit sale

    Brady Corp. will operate the productivity solutions and services business as a new segment under intelligent productivity solutions.

    By • Updated Aug. 5, 2026
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    Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says ‘order book is full’ as steel prices rise

    First quarter earnings increased as the flat-rolled steel provider continues its trade talks with Posco and begins to embed AI into its operations.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Leidos completes security screening joint venture with medical imaging manufacturer

    The Fortune 500 company’s new entity with Analogic aligns with its 2030 growth strategy and the Trump administration’s homeland security priorities.

    By • Updated Oct. 5, 2026
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    Rocky Mountain starts steel production, makes delivery to Union Pacific

    After five years of construction, the $1.2 billion mill can produce 328-foot-long rails, about four times the standard size.

    By • Updated July 17, 2026
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    US Steel to restart Gary Tin Mill production

    The company said it will spend up to $20 million to support 225 jobs, as well as costs related to equipment inspections, maintenance and materials to resume operations.

    By • April 17, 2026
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    TSMC posts Q1 revenue surge of 40.6% YoY

    Revenue was $35.9 billion, up 6.4% over Q4 2025, driven by strong demand for the company’s chip process technologies, Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei said on an earnings call.

    By • April 17, 2026
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    Olin Winchester employees seek an improved work-life balance

    One IAM Local 778-represented laborer said he had to work 60 hours a week for nearly four years. Union leaders said they are in it “for the long haul” to reach a fair employer-worker agreement.

    By • April 17, 2026
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    Steel producers tease Q1 earnings surge, citing higher prices

    Nucor Corp. and Steel Dynamics are projecting a $1-per-share surge from the previous quarter as tariffs on imported steel bolster domestic production and demand.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    L3Harris Technologies plans $1.3B solid rocket motor expansion in Virginia

    The investment builds on the missile manufacturer’s previous $41.2 million investment at its Orange County facilities.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    Congress has months to get on the same page about TSCA, experts say

    The U.S. House and Senate have until Sept. 30 to pass legislation that would change how chemicals would be regulated. Manufacturers can speak with their clients and trade groups about the proposed changes.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    Google to provide $10M for Manufacturing Institute AI training programs

    The money will be used to develop two artificial intelligence courses and expand apprenticeships, Manufacturing Institute President Carolyn Lee said.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    OSHA proposes removing 2036 deadline in Walking-Working Surfaces standard

    The proposed rule would give employers in industries such as manufacturing, waste and warehousing more time to equip all fixed ladders with a personal fall arrest or safety system.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Dow names former packaging leader as CEO

    COO Karen Carter will assume the top spot this summer. Her more than 30 years of experience at Dow includes a stint leading the packaging and specialty plastics business unit.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Agile Robots to tap into new sectors with latest acquisition

    Founder and CEO Zhaopeng Chen said the deal allows the startup to expand its market reach into North America and enhances its overall physical AI strategy.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Over 1,300 Winchester workers strike at Olin factory in Missouri

    The IAM union said “very little production” is taking place at the Winchester ammunition plant, which produces small arms cartridges, such as the 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 Caliber, for the U.S. military.

    By • Updated April 10, 2026
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    Deere agrees to pay $99M in ‘right to repair’ settlement

    The tractor giant said it will make its repair software widely available to equipment owners, lessors and independent repair providers. A separate lawsuit brought by the FTC is ongoing.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

    Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

    By • April 9, 2026