Openings & Expansions

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    GE Appliances to invest $3B in US manufacturing

    The funds will help the front-load washer manufacturer continue to reshore production from Mexico and China. The company’s first phase of its plans will focus on plants located in Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Century Aluminum to restart production in South Carolina, citing Trump’s tariffs

    The $50 million investment will increase domestic aluminum production by nearly 10%, the company said, as it also considers additional plant investments.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    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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    Apple pledges additional $100B in manufacturing, incentivizing suppliers to US

    A new manufacturing program has enabled the iPhone maker to form a silicon supply chain with semiconductor companies such as Texas Instruments, Samsung and GlobalFoundries.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026

    The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the United States, where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.

    By Christopher Doering • July 29, 2025
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    Pilgrim’s to build $400M chicken plant in Georgia

    The facility will expand production of brands including Just Bare as protein demand remains a significant driver of meat producer profits.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • July 29, 2025
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    L3Harris to futher expand rocket motor manufacturing site in Arkansas

    The defense contractor is investing nearly half a billion dollars in the Camden site to accelerate the production of LSRM propulsion for missile defense targets, interceptors and hypersonic vehicles.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    10 notable factory cancellations or openings in 2025

    Ford, JetZero, Hyundai, Texas Instruments and TSMC are among the manufacturers to make facility investment news this year. Meanwhile, other companies with renewable energy projects have halted plans.

    By Sakshi Udavant • July 28, 2025
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    AstraZeneca plans $50B in US manufacturing, R&D

    The investment includes a new factory in Virginia, as well as expansions in Maryland, Indiana and Texas.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • July 22, 2025
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    Courtesy of Joby Aviation
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    Joby scales up manufacturing in California, Ohio

    The electric air taxi maker recently closed a $250 million tranche of investment from automaker Toyota.

    By • July 21, 2025
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    Panasonic opens its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Kansas

    The site will manufacture the company’s advanced 2170 cylindrical cell batteries to support electric vehicle production in North America.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    GM’s Ultium Cells to expand production of low-cost battery cells at Tennessee plant

    The automaker is targeting significant cost savings for electric vehicles compared to its current high-nickel battery chemistries.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Flagship CHIPS R&D facility opens in New York

    The Extreme Ultraviolet Accelerator, located at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, is part of the state’s $1 billion investment to grow its semiconductor research and development presence.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Rolls-Royce invests $75M in South Carolina engine plant

    The 60,000-square-foot expansion will boost production of machinery used to power data centers and other industrial facilities.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Nutella maker Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg for $3.1B

    The acquisition would give the Luxembourg-based company a presence in cereal, ice cream, protein bars, cookies and confections.

    By Christopher Doering • July 10, 2025
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    GE Appliances completes $180M Georgia plant expansion

    The investment added robotic cells to the factory’s lines for expedited cooking product assembly.

    By • Updated June 24, 2025
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    Jabil picks North Carolina for $500M AI facility

    The investment is expected to create nearly 1,200 jobs in Rowan County and grow the state’s economy by billions of dollars.

    By • Updated July 2, 2025
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    Otto Aviation to establish $430M manufacturing plant in Florida

    The aerospace startup plans to build its Phantom 3500, a fuel-efficient new jet, at the Cecil Airport in Jacksonville.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    Courtesy of Yaskawa America
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    Yaskawa America to expand Wisconsin plant, streamline manufacturing

    The automation component manufacturer is spending $180 million to expand its Franklin site as it plans to relocate and transfer workers and production from its Illinois facilities.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Startup JetZero to build $4.7B factory in North Carolina

    The aircraft maker plans to create 14,500 jobs as it looks to produce more fuel-efficient, spacious planes.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Volvo to expand US construction equipment production

    The expansion is part of a $261 million investment to bolster key production sites to mitigate supply chain risks as tariffs evolve and pressure companies.

    By • June 13, 2025
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    UCB to open $5B US factory

    The drugmaker has yet to choose a location for the factory, which is part of the company's plan to expand its presence in the U.S. market.

    By • June 13, 2025
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    Micron expands US manufacturing commitment to $200B

    The increased investment, which includes another $30 billion in expanded production and a second Idaho fab, comes as the Trump administration finalizes $275 million in CHIPS funding for the company.

    By • June 12, 2025
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    GM plans $4B investment to boost US manufacturing

    The automaker aims to increase production of its gas-powered and electric vehicles at its Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee plants over the next two years.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Grillo’s maker expands with $54M pickle factory

    The 155,000-square-foot facility is part of a Midwest expansion from Irresistible Foods Group, which broke ground on a nearby King’s Hawaiian bakery operation last year.

    By • June 9, 2025
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    Green Bay Packaging to invest $1B in Arkansas paper mill

    The multiyear kraft linerboard project in central Arkansas involves purchasing 300 acres of land for potential future expansion.

    By Katie Pyzyk • June 6, 2025