Openings & Expansions: Page 16


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    Applied Materials prioritizes R&D, manufacturing expansion

    The semiconductor manufacturer is investing millions of dollars to grow production and development capabilities, including in California and Texas.

    By Feb. 23, 2023
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    Battery recycler taps former Redwood Materials executive to lead footprint expansion

    Troy Thennis joins Cirba Solutions as it seeks to add more processing facilities to meet rising demand for raw battery materials. 

    By Feb. 23, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, including how manufacturers are navigating rising costs and boosting workforce innovation. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
  • Rendering of early plans for Texas Instruments’ next 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fab, next to the company's existing fab, in Lehi, Utah.
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    Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

    The chipmaker plans to link the new facility with existing operations in the state as it ups 300mm wafer production.

    By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 23, 2023
  • The Shyft Group's Blue Arc electric delivery vehicle on the road on a sunny day.
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    Vehicle manufacturer to expand Michigan production for delivery EVs

    Shyft Group will spend $16 million to upgrade and expand its facilities as it aims to produce up to 3,000 EVs per year.

    By Feb. 22, 2023
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    Semiconductor parts manufacturer moving operations to South Carolina

    Pallidus is shifting its home base out of New York as it looks to up manufacturing capacity.

    By Feb. 21, 2023
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    New York solar equipment maker plans to reshore production

    Linton Crystal Technologies' return to the U.S. comes as more companies look to capitalize on federal incentives.

    By Feb. 16, 2023
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    Courtesy of Kansas Office of the Governor.

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    Integra Technologies to build $1.8B plant in Kansas

    The facility is part of the push to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and will serve as the company’s headquarters.

    By Feb. 15, 2023
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    Ford to invest $3.5B to build Michigan battery plant

    The new facility will use knowledge and services from China-based manufacturer CATL. 

    By Feb. 14, 2023
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    Hyundai supplier plans second Georgia manufacturing site

    Seoyon E-Hwa's new facility will neighbor Hyundai's first U.S. EV campus, which broke ground last year.

    By Feb. 14, 2023
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    First Solar to spend $1.3B to expand Ohio operations

    The expansion brings the company’s total U.S. solar supply chain investment to over $4 billion.

    By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Energy Department offers battery material maker $2B loan to up production

    The money will help Redwood Materials expand material production capacity to power 1 million EVs annually.

    By Feb. 10, 2023
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    ExxonMobil begins operations at $500M Louisiana plastics plant

    The facility in Baton Rouge is set to double the company’s capacity to meet rising demand for "durable, high-performance plastics."

    By Feb. 7, 2023
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    What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2023

    Labor crunches, regulatory roadblocks and tech upgrades are set to define the year. Here's how companies are preparing for the changing landscape.

    By Feb. 3, 2023
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    Meati’s Mega Ranch opens, increasing its scale for a national launch

    Production at the 100,000-square-foot meat analog plant will equal that of a traditional cattle farming facility, the company said.

    By Megan Poinski • Feb. 3, 2023
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    Maritime battery manufacturer opens new US factory

    Corvus Energy is looking to expand its operations in the country as demand for zero-emission vessels grows.

    By Feb. 2, 2023
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    NEO Battery establishing US subsidiary to leverage federal funding opportunities

    The new entity will be based in Ohio, with a focus on expanding its silicon anode business.

    By Feb. 2, 2023
  • Lilly to boost diabetes drug production with $450M factory investment

    The company aims to double its manufacturing capacity for its diabetes drugs at a plant in North Carolina.

    By Jonathan Gardner • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Niagara Bottling to build $160M facility in Louisiana

    The project is expected to help grow the state’s manufacturing sector as the company takes advantage of tax exemptions and workforce development programs. 

    By Jan. 31, 2023
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    Food manufacturer to build $205M facility in Tennessee

    SK Food Group’s new site in the southeastern part of the state is slated for completion in 2025. 

    By Jan. 30, 2023
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    Battery startup buys land for gigafactory near California lithium reserve

    Statevolt said the facility will be one of North America's largest, able to supply batteries for up to 650,000 EVs annually.

    By Jan. 30, 2023
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    Pfizer to expand biologics production with acquisition of biotech facility

    The North Carolina site acquired from Abzena will be used for clinical-stage manufacturing, a spokesperson said.

    By Jan. 27, 2023
  • A view of the ByHeart infant formula facility during the ByHeart infant formula facility ribbon cutting on April 28, 2022 in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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    Baby formula maker buys manufacturing site to grow production

    ByHeart will now own three facilities with the aim of producing enough formula to feed 500,000 infants a year. 

    By Jan. 25, 2023
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    Tesla to invest $3.6B in 2 more Nevada manufacturing sites

    The plants will produce battery cells and EV semi trucks, adding to its gigafactory footprint in the state.

    By Jan. 25, 2023
  • A rendering of the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Esmeralda, Nevada.
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    Courtesy of Ioneer Ltd.

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    How one company is hoping to build a major lithium production site in Nevada

    With a $700 million loan commitment from the Department of Energy, Ioneer hopes to launch a site that could produce enough lithium to support 370,000 EVs annually.

    By Jan. 24, 2023
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    Nestlé invests $43M in Wisconsin factory expansion

    The CPG giant will increase capacity for its Boost and Carnation Breakfast Essentials drinks and the zero waste-to-landfill facility will have several energy, water and waste saving features.

    By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2023