Procurement: Page 10

  • A worker grinds a weld on a safe that is being manufactured at Liberty Safe Company on March 22, 2022 in Payson, Utah.
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    Manufacturing outlook improves slightly as contraction slows in February

    New orders and order backlog levels improved last month with demand "on the road to recovery."

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Honda signs deal with Ascend Elements for recycled battery materials

    The deal comes as both EV and battery makers look to secure critical materials as they become increasingly scarce.

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.

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  • A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee goes through assembly at the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack on June 10, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
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    Stellantis doubles down on production efforts with eyes on EV sales growth

    The company is partnering with five major raw material suppliers to support the global manufacturing expansion.

    By • Feb. 24, 2023
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    2023 Industry Outlook

    Will electronics manufacturers hike prices this year?

    Three industry insiders give their take on how material, labor and transportation costs could impact pricing in the months ahead.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    GM signs exclusive chip supplier agreement with GlobalFoundries

    The semiconductor manufacturer aims to reduce the number of unique chips needed to power GM's EVs.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    The advantages of distributed manufacturing

    Learn how it works, why to use it and the benefits of partnering with a distributed manufacturer.

    Feb. 13, 2023
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    Hyundai, Labor Department in talks over child labor allegations at supplier sites

    The automaker said it is taking several steps to address the concerns, including adding anonymous tip hotlines and discouraging the use of third-party staffing agencies.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Department of Energy doles out $118M to biofuel production projects

    The projects receiving funds are part of a federal effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Manufacturing production levels fall for third-straight month

    Two national indices reported an overall contraction based on soft demand from customers still working through inventory backlogs.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    GM investing $650M to develop Nevada lithium mine

    The deal with Lithium Americas will help secure supply of the mineral and manage cell costs better, said CEO Mary Barra.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Battery startup buys land for gigafactory near California lithium reserve

    Statevolt said the facility will be one of North America's largest, able to supply batteries for up to 650,000 EVs annually.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
  • Urbix workers monitor graphite processing systems at the pilot facility in Arizona.
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    SK On partners with graphite processor to boost US raw materials supply

    The manufacturer will develop anode materials tailored to its batteries in collaboration with Arizona-based Urbix. 

    By • Jan. 26, 2023
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    Graphite producers partner to build processing site in Canada

    The collaboration between Northern Graphite Corporation and Graphex Technologies will help grow North America’s capacity for the critical mineral.

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    Cell therapy company to grow Maryland operations

    Gilead-owned Kite plans to build a new warehouse amid push to bring control of raw materials in-house.

    By • Jan. 19, 2023
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    Hanwha, LG Energy Solution partner on battery production in US

    The companies will collaborate to grow their battery businesses amid heightened demand for clean energy solutions.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Energy department announces $52M in funds for clean manufacturing R&D

    Research priorities will include material and product design, recycling technology and reverse supply chain logistics.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
  • Company and government officials officially break ground on Hyundai's US EV campus.
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    Third Hyundai supplier sets up factory near upcoming EV plant

    Tier 1 supplier Ecoplastic Corporation will build a plant in southeast Georgia to support Hyundai’s first U.S. EV campus.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Panasonic to supply Lucid with EV batteries

    The tech giant inked a deal with the electric vehicle startup as it works to gain a foothold in the U.S. battery market.

    By • Dec. 20, 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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    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 inks long-term nickel deal for Ultium battery production

    Nickel sulfate producer Vale Canada Limited will supply GM with 25,000 metric tons of the key raw battery material per year starting in 2026. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Volkswagen to scout gigafactory locations in Canada

    The automaker also signed a deal with materials tech company Umicore to investigate a supply agreement for cathode material in North America.

    By • Dec. 5, 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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    GlobalFoundries taps new supply chain leader as it grows manufacturing footprint

    Former Cisco executive Ashlie Wallace will lead the firm's logistics, supply planning, sourcing and procurement initiatives.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 23, 2022
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    American Battery Factory secures synthetic graphite supplier for planned gigafactories

    The deal with Anovion will help the battery maker as it creates its first production network.

    By • Nov. 11, 2022