Procurement: Page 9

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    Manufacturing industry performance holds largely stable in April

    S&P Global's PMI index registered growth for the first time since October 2022, but economists remain uncertain about the future.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Hyundai and SK On plan $5B Georgia EV battery plant

    The venture will supply batteries to power Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs by the second half of 2025.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    Trendline

    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.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Fungi-based meat becomes widely available to food manufacturers

    Quorn mycoprotein will now be sold by its creator Marlow Foods in its new ingredients division.

    By Megan Poinski • April 25, 2023
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    Tesla says lack of lithium refining capacity will become EV production ‘choke point’

    The EV maker is expanding its lithium production in the U.S. and calling on other companies to do so, too.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Sanofi breaks ground on Pennsylvania flu vaccine facility

    The new site will support federal efforts to boost domestic production of influenza shots. 

    By • April 13, 2023
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    GM invests in lithium maker to bolster EV materials supply

    Startup EnergyX will provide the automaker with critical minerals sourced from mines in North America and South America.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

    Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of multiple products.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    Ford invests in Indonesia nickel supplier to shore up critical EV battery materials

    The automaker aims to bolster its supply chain as it builds two major EV manufacturing hubs.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Redwire nabs $5.9M contract to design 3D printer astronauts can use in space

    The multi-material printer will enable crews to make tools, replacement parts and printed circuit boards.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Qcells supplier to build $147M Georgia factory

    Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia will produce protective film for use in Qcells solar products manufactured in the state.

    By • April 3, 2023
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    Stagnant demand drags manufacturing industry for fifth month

    More manufacturers are reducing headcounts to contend with lower output levels.

    By • April 3, 2023
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    California partners with generic drugmaker to manufacture low-cost insulin supply

    The state’s partnership with Civica is part of an initiative to cap the cost of insulin at $30 per 10 milliliter vial.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Cirba Solutions plans South Carolina processing facility

    The $300 million recycling and processing facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.

    By • March 30, 2023
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    China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

    A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.

    By Ben Unglesbee • March 28, 2023
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    Inside a federally funded strategy to strengthen US lithium supply chains

    The U.S. is behind in its goal to expand production of battery materials. Here’s how one Energy Department-backed group thinks the country can catch up.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    Li-Cycle gets $375M federal loan for New York facility

    The loan is the first a pure-play battery recycler has received under the Energy Department's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program.

    By • March 1, 2023
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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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    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