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    Jabil to close Kentucky plant, lay off 108 workers

    The contract electronics manufacturer is closing the site after a customer shifted capacity needs to a different Jabil plant.

    Updated Oct. 14, 2024
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    Boeing to lay off 17K workers

    The company is cutting jobs and curtailing production in a bid to preserve cash amid an ongoing workers’ strike.

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    Hailiang Copper Texas cited $253K by OSHA

    An investigation found the copper tubing manufacturer’s Houston-area plant exposed workers to dangerous contact with moving parts and caused a partial amputation in March.

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    McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices

    The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies. 

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    Boeing makes mild improvement on deliveries in Q3

    The plane maker may struggle to meet future production targets however, as operations remain halted amid a union workers’ strike.

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    Vacuum maker gets CHIPS money for New York facility

    Edwards Vacuum will use the money to build a $319 million dry vacuum pump plant in the Finger Lakes region for the semiconductor industry.

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    Hurricane Helene underscores the value of facility continuity plans

    Building operators should conduct a business impact analysis prior to an extreme weather event, according to experts.

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    Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know

    As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.

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    Clemens Food Group to close Pennsylvania pork plant

    The closure comes five months after the company acquired Kunzler & Co. and its facilities in Lancaster and Tyrone.

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    How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor

    In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.

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    Food companies embrace AI, but unable to deliver: expert

    Artificial intelligence is being used in manufacturing to help cut costs, but companies need a clear strategy to reap results.

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    Tracking the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on US manufacturing

    The landmark legislation has sparked a new wave of clean energy manufacturing. This database tracks major IRA-linked investments for projects in electric vehicles, solar and more on a monthly basis.

    Updated Oct. 9, 2024
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    Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene

    The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.

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    Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system

    The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals. 

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    Nearly 1 in 3 manufacturers say production lines are still understaffed: UKG report

    Companies continue to prioritize recruitment and retainment efforts as the industry's skills gap threatens to widen.

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    DOE launches funding opportunity for clean energy career programs

    The department will offer $3 million in funding to programs offering services like career coaching, apprenticeships and curriculum development.

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    Pyrex customers get refunds in false ‘Made in America’ case

    The FTC used settlement funds to pay more than $88,000 to consumers who bought measuring cups that were actually made in China.

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    Rivian cuts production outlook amid parts shortage

    The EV maker said the supply issue began in Q3 and has become more “acute” in recent weeks. 

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    White House launches semiconductor workforce center

    The $250 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration aims to address labor development challenges in the U.S. chip industry.

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    Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational

    The drugmaker has implemented supply allocation strategies, while noting “there are many components to the recovery process."

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    Biden signs law allowing CHIPS Act projects to forgo environmental review

    Opponents say the legislation omits necessary reviews for an industry that uses PFAS in production. 

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    Pennsylvania glass plant closure sparks outrage

    Sen. Bob Casey and Anchor Hocking workers protested the company’s decision that will cause over 300 layoffs in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.

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    French fry maker Lamb Weston to close plant, cut about 428 jobs

    The restructuring comes as the supplier of frozen potato products faces sluggish demand for its offerings at restaurants and retailers.

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    ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

    The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.

    Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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    10 of the biggest manufacturing projects of 2024

    In celebration of Manufacturing Day, check out some of this year’s biggest factory investments, with plans from Ford, Eli Lilly, SK Hynix and more.