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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.
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Sponsored by Global IndustrialWhat’s in your facility’s drinking water? Your guide to water bottle fillers and PFAS filtration
A comprehensive guide on why water bottle filling stations and purification systems are essential for providing healthy drinking water in your workplace.
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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.
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Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions
Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform.
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Boeing, IAM reach revised tentative deal
If the labor union’s 33,000 members vote to accept the aircraft maker’s offer, they’ll return to work on Nov. 6.
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Production down ahead of presidential election: PMI
Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year.
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General Dynamics Q3 aircraft deliveries hampered by supplier issue
The aerospace company said G700 deliveries fell far short of expectations last quarter due to component exchanges and late engine shipments.
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White House makes New York first CHIPS R&D flagship facility
The Biden-Harris administration will invest $825 million in an extreme ultraviolet accelerator, as the state grows into a national semiconductor hub.
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Denim meets decarbonization: Levi’s unveils first climate transition plan
The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.
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Texas Instruments expands manufacturing capacity in Japan
The Aizu fab will quadruple the chipmaker’s gallium nitride semiconductor production.
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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.
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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.
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Catalent to sell New Jersey drug facility to Ardena
The acquisition aims to boost Ardena's small-scale manufacturing for commercial oral drug products.
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Candy makers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices: Wells Fargo
Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.
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Nucor revenue falls 15% YoY as prices, demand plummet
The steelmaker expects revenue to drop further as the company battles soft manufacturing, construction and auto market demand.
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3M puts R&D at the forefront in new budget priorities
The chemical-making titan wants to accelerate the development and manufacturing of new products in 2025.
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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.
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J.M. Smucker to sell Voortman cookies for $305M
The deal with Brownie Brittle’s owner, Second Nature, includes a leased manufacturing facility in Burlington, Ontario.
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Unwrapping Hershey’s $250M manufacturing upgrade
The chocolate maker’s Advancing Agility and Automation Initiative leans on digitization to boost visibility and optimize operations and procurement.
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Voyage Foods to open Ohio cocoa-free manufacturing facility
The food manufacturer is expanding capacity as the industry faces global cocoa shortages that have sent prices skyrocketing.
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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.
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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.
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Anheuser-Busch invests $16M in facility to boost drinks portfolio
The beer giant aims to expand production of its canned cocktail brands, Cutwater and Nütrl, at its Los Angeles facility.
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PPG to lay off 1,800 workers in cost-cutting plan
The paint and coatings company will also shutter an undisclosed number of plants as part of the strategy.
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Boeing workers reject contract offer, strike continues
More than 60% of union members voted against the proposal, as the aircraft maker continues to bleed cash.
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TSMC revenue jumps 36% YOY on AI demand
The chipmaker expects revenue from the AI processor-related segment to more than triple this year, according to the Q3 earnings call.
