Openings & Expansions

  • Joaquin Duato, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on February 08, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Committee held the hearing to investigating the cost of prescription drugs. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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    J&J pledges $55B in US manufacturing, R&D

    The investments will support three production sites, as well as expansion at other plants in its supply chain.

    By Jonathan Gardner • March 24, 2025
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    Courtesy of T1 Energy
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    T1 Energy to establish $850M solar cell facility in Texas

    The Austin facility comes as the company, formerly known as Freyr Battery, rebrands and focuses on the build-out of a domestic supply chain.

    By • March 20, 2025
  • Emergent's Baltimore-Bayview drug substance manufacturing facility.
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    Courtesy of Syngene
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    India-based Syngene acquires its first US biologics site

    The contract biotech company plans to invest around $50 million to buy and renovate a Baltimore facility as it shifts more focus to the U.S. market.

    By • March 14, 2025
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    Danish dairy giant inks deal to manufacture whey protein in US

    Arla Foods will rely on a South Dakota-based processor to produce its ingredients as the co-op looks to expand in North America.

    By • March 13, 2025
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    Courtesy of GE Aerospace
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    GE Aerospace to spend nearly $1B on US manufacturing

    The funds will assist the aviation engine maker to increase its safety, quality and delivery across 16 states.

    By • March 13, 2025
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    Courtesy of Merck Manufacturing Division Durham, North Carolina, HPV facility ribbon cutting
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    Merck opens $1B North Carolina vaccine plant

    The new factory comes as the pharmaceutical maker and other companies face pressure to reshore production back to the U.S.

    By Delilah Alvarado • March 11, 2025
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    Courtesy of Siemens AG
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    Siemens opens California, Texas facilities

    With the $285 million Pomona and Fort Worth investments, the Munich-based company spent more than $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    Courtesy of ABB Electrification
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    ABB to invest $120M in US manufacturing

    The electrification and automation goods manufacturer is looking to capture tailwinds from rising demand for data centers, buildings and utilities improvements.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    Courtesy of L'Oréal Groupe
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    L’Oréal opens $160M R&D facility in New Jersey

    The Maybelline and CeraVe product manufacturer aims to bolster its portfolio with innovations from its largest U.S. research center.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    Courtesy of Clarios
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    Battery maker Clarios unveils $6B investment in US manufacturing

    The Wisconsin-based company plans to expand new and existing facilities, advance its closed-loop recycling program and support emerging technologies.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    Courtesy of First Quality Tissue
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    First Quality Tissue to establish $984M Ohio manufacturing plant

    The facility will create more than 400 jobs in Defiance and produce ultra-premium towel and tissue products.

    By • March 4, 2025
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    Courtesy of Intel Corporation
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    Intel delays Ohio chip project again to 2031

    The project, which was slated to begin operations in 2026, is underway to meet surging demand for advanced semiconductors.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Paris Baguette plans its first US bakery plant

    The French-inspired pastry chain is investing $160 million into the project to support the continued growth of its retail locations across North America.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Lilly expands US manufacturing build-out with $50B target

    The company doubled its spending plans for domestic factories as President Donald Trump pressures the pharma industry to reshore drug production.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Feb. 26, 2025
  • Reckitt's future Mucinex warehouse facility in North Carolina.
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    Mucinex maker to open flagship US production site

    Reckitt is set to begin manufacturing consumer goods at its 310,000-square-foot warehouse in Wilson, North Carolina, by 2027.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Updated March 3, 2025
  • Flex's new Dallas manufacturing facilty
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    Flex expands power manufacturing with Dallas plant

    The Austin, Texas-based company said it hopes to tap further into AI-driven demand for reliable, efficient power infrastructure.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Skanska establishes high-tech manufacturing unit

    The contractor is gearing up to meet growing demand for semiconductor facilities and similar projects.

    By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Photo provided by Hyundai Motor Group

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    A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand

    Slower EV adoption and a new Trump administration have automakers seeking greater flexibility for some of their major U.S. investments.

    By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Isuzu to establish $280 million commercial EV South Carolina plant

    The automaker’s investment will convert the Piedmont facility to manufacture gas and battery-powered N-series and diesel-powered F-series trucks.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
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    OLEDWorks, JDI to build US display manufacturing plant

    The companies plan to build a fabrication plant and research and development center to meet demand for U.S. defense, automotive and medical industries.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Blow Pop maker plans $98M Tennessee plant expansion

    Candy manufacturer Charms said it will hire 62 workers and bolster its Covington distribution center as part of the investment.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
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    Eaton invests $340M in US transformer production

    The company said it aims to help address the ongoing transformer shortage and meet record demand from utility, large commercial, industrial and data center customers.

    By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 18, 2025
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    Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll

    The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.

    By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Courtesy of GE Vernova
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    GE Vernova to invest nearly $600M in US factories

    The energy equipment manufacturer will create over 1,500 jobs as it expands its nuclear, solar and onshore wind energy sectors.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 6, 2025
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    GlobalFoundries to build chips packaging center in New York

    The facility, located within the chipmaker’s expansive Malta campus, will aid the company’s plans to create a U.S.-based, end-to-end semiconductor supply chain. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 3, 2025