Openings & Expansions: Page 5
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Novo to spend $4B on US plant, adding to obesity drug production push
The planned facility in North Carolina is Novo’s latest multibillion-dollar investment in the manufacturing of weight loss drugs, demand for which continues to outstrip supply.
By Jonathan Gardner • June 25, 2024 -
GKN Aerospace to expand California plant
The aircraft component maker plans to double production capacity for F-35 fighter jet canopies at its Garden Grove facility.
By Sara Samora • June 24, 2024 -
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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.
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Solugen receives $213M DOE loan for biochemical facility
The sustainable chemical manufacturing plant will use nearby ADM-sourced sugar substrate at its Marshall, Minnesota facility.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 21, 2024 -
Athletic Brewing buys second San Diego facility
The nonalcoholic beer category leader is expanding its manufacturing footprint in order to capitalize on the growth of its brews.
By Chris Casey • June 20, 2024 -
Westrock Coffee debuts Arkansas beverage factory
The $315 million facility is part of the coffee manufacturer's strategy to vertically integrate its operations.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 18, 2024 -
Kyowa Kirin will build $530M Research Triangle Park biologics facility
The North Carolina site will create 100 jobs and have room for future expansion to scale drug manufacturing capacity.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 14, 2024 -
Rocket Lab to receive $24M in CHIPS funding, expand New Mexico plant
The funds will help double solar cell production at the aerospace component maker’s Albuquerque facility.
By Sara Samora • June 12, 2024 -
Intel, Apollo strike joint venture at chipmaker’s Ireland facility
The agreement is part of the chip giant's external funding strategy to help fuel its global manufacturing plans.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 7, 2024 -
Toyota subsidiary to build Indiana forklift factory
Toyota Handling Materials will invest nearly $100 million in the expansion at its Columbus, Indiana, headquarters and add 85 more jobs.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 6, 2024 -
Integrated DNA Technologies opens Iowa biomanufacturing site
The Coralville plant doubles the company’s synthetic biology footprint with plans for production expansion.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 5, 2024 -
Diehl Aviation to build aerospace components facility in Mexico
The production facility in Querétaro will be located next to other major aircraft manufacturers nearby like Airbus and Bombardier.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 4, 2024 -
Niacet Specialty Chemicals to expand New York facility
The Niagara Falls plant will produce a critical substance for chip manufacturers' supply chain.
By Sara Samora • May 31, 2024 -
PPG to build $225M OEM paint and coating facility in Tennessee
The Loudon, Tennessee, facility is part of the company’s $300 million investment to expand its manufacturing presence in North America as automaker demand grows.
By Sara Samora • May 30, 2024 -
Absolics to receive $75M in CHIPS funding
The glass substrate manufacturer will use the money to build a semiconductor facility in Covington, Georgia.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 29, 2024 -
Bridor to build $220M Utah pastry facility
The facility will be the company's third in the U.S. as it plans further North American market expansion.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 28, 2024 -
Lilly to pour $5B more into expanding Zepbound, Mounjaro production
The planned construction in Lebanon, Indiana, brings the total investment to $9 billion, the company's largest single commitment in its history.
By Ned Pagliarulo • May 28, 2024 -
Kohler opens bath and shower fixtures facility in Arizona
The company is in talks with the Department of Energy to receive up to $51.2 million for decarbonizing the Casa Grande plant.
By Sara Samora • May 22, 2024 -
China-based battery maker to build first US plant in North Carolina
Green New Energy Materials’ $140 million battery separator manufacturing facility will create 545 jobs.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 20, 2024 -
Tracker
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.
By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Updated Nov. 5, 2024 -
Boviet Solar to open North Carolina solar panel factory
The Vietnam-based manufacturer will build its first North America facility for $294 million.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 14, 2024 -
3M expands Nebraska protective equipment plant
The $67 million project will boost the manufacturer’s capacity to make reusable respirators and Peltor brand earmuffs.
By Sara Samora • May 14, 2024 -
Ferrero unwraps first chocolate factory in North America
The Bloomington, Illinois, expansion will make major brands like Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger and Crunch.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024 -
Polar Semiconductor granted $123M in CHIPS funding
The investment will expand the chipmaker's Bloomington, Minnesota, facility and introduce new automation and AI technologies.
By Joelle Anselmo • Updated Sept. 24, 2024 -
Joby breaks ground on expanded California facility
The Marina pilot line will more than double the air taxi maker’s yearly capacity, up to 24 planes.
By Sara Samora • May 7, 2024 -
Daisy Brand to build $626 million Iowa dairy plant
The 750,000-square facility in Boone, Iowa, will initially employ more than 100 workers.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 6, 2024