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    Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA

    The Trump administration will likely roll back EPA regulations affecting fossil-fuel power plants, including a carbon emissions rule, according to Michelle Bloodworth, president and CEO of America’s Power.

    By Ethan Howland • Nov. 13, 2024
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    4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration

    President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

    Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for packaging, chemicals, labor and more.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Manufacturing Institute expands military veterans program

    Walmart is funding the program to grow its reach across veterans nationwide to translate their skills into job roles.

    By Updated Nov. 12, 2024
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    Corning, Powerex receive CHIPS funding

    The glass maker and power module manufacturer will use the money for facilities in New York and Pennsylvania.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Manufacturing injury, illness worker rate sank 10% in 2023: BLS

    Respiratory illnesses among industry workers dropped a massive 84%, according to the agency.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    What Trump’s reelection could mean for the IRA

    President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and stop offshore wind development, but environmental groups say his administration could benefit from both.

    By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 7, 2024
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    4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

    Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a regulatory activity slowdown, experts at Littler predicted.

    By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 7, 2024
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    Industry leaders react to Trump presidential win

    Manufacturing trade groups are pledging to work with Donald Trump to strengthen the industry’s economy.

    By Updated Nov. 6, 2024
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    White House to launch R&D competition for AI in chip manufacturing

    The up to $100 million in funding will target university-led collaborations to drive more sustainable semiconductor production.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 6, 2024
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    California chosen for second CHIPS R&D facility

    The design and collaboration facility is expected to drive more than $1 billion in research funding over the next 10 years.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 5, 2024
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    8 manufacturers set to produce cold-climate heat pumps

    Companies such as Bosch, Carrier and Daikin participated in the Energy Department's challenge to improve heat pump performance in cold weather.

    By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Trump could curtail CHIPS Act funding if reelected

    The former president is calling for higher tariffs instead of subsidies to incentivize companies to build semiconductor factories domestically. 

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Future of IRA hinges on upcoming election, experts say

    Republicans are likely to look for aspects of the law they can walk back in order to add money to the federal budget.

    By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 30, 2024
  • Boeing’s chaos and other haunting manufacturing stories from 2024

    From SK Battery’s repeated safety violations to Boeing’s door plug incident, here are some of the top manufacturing horror tales in 2024 thus far.

    By Oct. 30, 2024
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    Carrier proposes $730M PFAS settlement with Kidde-Fenwal

    The firefighting foam manufacturer will use some of the funds from the settlement to pay its creditors as part of a bankruptcy plan.

    By Oct. 28, 2024
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    Small factories, big fines: Tackling OSHA compliance

    Small firms face higher average compliance costs, but understanding key safety standards and how to foster a strong safety culture can avoid employee injuries and hefty citations.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 25, 2024
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    Final IRS guidance for semiconductor tax credit includes solar ingot and wafer manufacturing

    “The White House is wisely addressing the fact that the overwhelming majority of solar panels manufactured in the world are done so by companies in China,” said Danny O’Brien, president of corporate affairs at Qcells.

    By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 25, 2024
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    DOL says workplace AI should focus on employee needs

    The agency’s guidelines say responsible AI use in the workplace should prioritize employees and improve working conditions.

    By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024
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    White House opens $1.6B CHIPS advanced packaging competition

    Applicants can receive up to $150 million and have until Dec. 20 to submit their concept papers.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Rizo Lopez Foods barred from manufacturing after listeria outbreak investigation

    The injunction stems from the Food and Drug Administration’s probe into a multi-year, multi-state outbreak of infections linked to the company.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 22, 2024
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    FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit

    Judge Ada Brown issued the decision in August, holding that the agency’s ban violated the law and exceeded the commission’s statutory authority.

    By Ryan Golden • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution

    Under the agreement, Ford will move the Mustang Mach-E battery production from Poland to Michigan to remain eligible for the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    Hemlock Semiconductor scores $325M in CHIPS funds

    The chipmaker will use the money to construct a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Hemlock, Michigan, a critical material for chip and solar panel production.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Labor Department recovers $132K in back wages from California tortilla maker

    La Flor de Mexico shuttered its facility and failed to pay minimum wage and overtime to 72 workers, the agency said.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    Infinera secures $93M CHIPS funding

    The money will be used to expand semiconductor production of photonic integrated circuits with new facilities in California and Pennsylvania. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 17, 2024