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    Sumitomo Rubber to lay off 1,380 workers, close New York tire plant

    The Japan-based company ceased production at the Tonawanda plant on Nov. 7 and plans to import tires from other global facilities.

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    Speed up product development with Edge AI

    Manufacturers are quickly embracing a form of machine learning called edge AI to get quality products to market faster. Learn how edge AI is a significant advantage during iterative design and product testing.

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    Potential Trump policies pose risks for US storage sector, analysts say

    Higher battery material tariffs and phased-down Inflation Reduction Act tax credits threaten a 15% drop in U.S. storage deployment, experts said.

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    JM Smucker opens Uncrustables facility in Alabama

    The food giant's $1.1 billion investment marks the third manufacturing location dedicated to the brand.

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    $35K overtime salary threshold back in effect

    A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.

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    Yeti, e.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs

    Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.

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    White House finalizes TSMC’s $6.6B CHIPS award

    The Biden administration is pushing to roll out funding before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

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    Spirit AeroSystems endures $477M loss in Q3, raises red flag

    Losses have soared to $1.5 billion this year as the company weathers Boeing’s commercial airplane facilities’ strike.

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    Campbell Soup sells Noosa to fresh foods manufacturer Lakeview Farms

    The CPG giant will also divest Noosa’s manufacturing facility in Bellvue, Colorado.

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    Pallidus ditches South Carolina manufacturing plant plans

    The chip component maker formerly announced it planned to invest $443 million to build a facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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    Satellite startup Akash Systems to receive $18.2M in CHIPS funding

    The satellite component maker will use the funds to support its move into chip cooling technology production.

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    Freyr Battery enters solar manufacturing space

    The company will pay $340 million for a Trina Solar facility and begin construction on another 5 GW solar manufacturing facility next year.

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    AstraZeneca invests $3.5B in US manufacturing, R&D

    The UK-based pharmaceutical company will create over 1,000 jobs by the end of 2026.

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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.

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    Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare

    Frontloading commodity imports could be a temporary solution, but diversified sourcing will be critical long term, experts say.

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    Chefs, food manufacturers embrace Gen Z-driven ‘chaos cuisine’

    The age cohort currently in their teens and early twenties are interested in international flavor profiles, driving producers to create experimental dishes and products.

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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.

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    Trump win is ‘setback’ for clean energy efforts, but advocates say progress will continue

    The president-elect has pledged to overturn rules limiting power plant emissions and roll back government support for electric vehicles.

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    Wolfspeed laying off 20% of workforce

    The struggling chipmaker will close multiple facilities and reduce headcount in an effort to save approximately $200 million. 

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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.

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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.

    Updated Nov. 12, 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.

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    GSK to invest $800M in Pennsylvania drug expansion

    The drugmaker’s U.S. plans comes on the heels of a rough quarter, with lower vaccine demand driving down Q3 sales by 15% year over year.

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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.

  • Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on September 24, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia.
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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.

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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.

    Updated Nov. 6, 2024