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

Saab transforms onboarding to retain top talent

Saab redefines onboarding with digital workflows, ensuring seamless starts and boosting employee satisfaction.

March 24, 2025

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Nissan, SK On plan $661M US battery supply deal

The automaker will use the batteries to power electric vehicles manufactured at its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant.

By Kelly Stroh • March 21, 2025

Softbank to acquire chip designer Ampere for $6.5B

The deal is part of the investment giant's push into AI infrastructure and follows its recent multi-billion-dollar investment in OpenAI.

By Kate Magill • March 21, 2025

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 Sara Samora • March 20, 2025

Merck to close Pennsylvania plant, lay off 163

The pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturer will conduct three rounds of job cuts starting in May and continuing through 2026.

By Nathan Owens • March 20, 2025

Boeing’s making progress on production, but obstacles could get in the way

As the company begins revving up its production after a year of quality scandals, experts say tariff uncertainty could hamper its progress.

By Sara Samora • March 18, 2025

Cra-Z-Art adds to manufacturers expanding US operations

The toy maker plans to grow its domestic footprint by more than 50%, citing tariffs as a driving factor.

By Kate Magill • March 18, 2025

Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal

The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers. 

By Jacob Wallace • March 17, 2025

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 Nathan Owens • March 14, 2025

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 Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2025

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 Sara Samora • March 13, 2025

Savannah sues 3M, DuPont over alleged PFAS contamination

City officials also accused manufacturers Mohawk Industries of using forever chemicals and contaminating local water resources.

By Sara Samora • March 12, 2025

Foxconn launches own AI model

The “FoxBrain” large language model was initially designed to support the contract electronics manufacturer’s in-house functions, including data analysis, reasoning and problem solving.

By Kate Magill • March 12, 2025

Corning, Suniva and Heliene form US solar supply chain

The companies aim to produce a module made with polysilicon, wafers and cells manufactured in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • Updated March 13, 2025

Monster takes patient approach to aluminum tariffs

The beverage company is “hedged” on the metal in 2025, but it is reviewing its pricing strategy.

By Kelly Stroh • March 11, 2025

Modernizing manufacturing facilities: practical steps for better performance

Boost efficiency and resilience with these five steps to modernize manufacturing facilities.

March 10, 2025

Onsemi pushes to acquire Allegro MicroSystems

The semiconductor manufacturer is offering $6.9 billion for the chip developer, the latest move in an ongoing takeover bid.

By Kate Magill • March 7, 2025

Honeywell to acquire heatpump maker Sundyne for $2.2B

The pending acquisition is part of the manufacturing conglomerate’s plans to streamline its portfolio.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2025

Swiss cement giant Holcim details North American spinoff

The manufacturer has invested $18.6 million to establish the headquarters in Chicago and said it will rebrand the offshoot as Amrize.

By Nathan Owens • March 6, 2025

Spirit AeroSystems loses $2.1B in 2024 as financial concerns continue

The aerospace manufacturer is looking to close acquisition deals with major customers Boeing and Airbus.

By Sara Samora • March 5, 2025

TSMC to invest $100B in US manufacturing

The chipmaker plans to build two additional semiconductor facilities in Arizona, creating thousands of jobs. The company is in the midst of constructing three chip factories in the state. 

By Kate Magill • March 3, 2025

Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI

Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation. 

By Kate Magill • March 3, 2025

3M to spend $3.5B on R&D

The chemical manufacturer aims to launch 1,000 products over the next three years, CEO Bill Brown said at a recent investors event.

By Sara Samora • March 3, 2025

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 Nathan Owens • March 3, 2025