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Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational
The drugmaker has implemented supply allocation strategies, while noting “there are many components to the recovery process."
By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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French fry maker Lamb Weston to close plant, cut about 428 jobs
The restructuring comes as the supplier of frozen potato products faces sluggish demand for its offerings at restaurants and retailers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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TrendlineControlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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Pennsylvania glass plant closure sparks outrage
Sen. Bob Casey and Anchor Hocking workers protested the company’s decision that will cause over 300 layoffs in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
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McCormick believes it’s ‘broadly covered’ from ILA strike risks
The spice and seasonings giant says it worked on mitigation plans with domestic suppliers ahead of the work stoppage.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Micron revenue spikes 93% YoY amid AI demand wave
The chipmaker is pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar projects in New York and Idaho to produce leading-edge semiconductors.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Vishay Intertechnology to shutter 3 plants amid restructuring
The chipmaker is closing facilities in Milwaukee, China and Germany, while expanding other sites in Mexico and Europe.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Baxter closes dialysis solutions facility due to Hurricane Helene damage
More than 2,500 people work at the facility, which is Baxter’s largest manufacturing site. The company is still working to fully assess the damage.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Layoffs mount amid low manufacturing demand: September PMI
The presidential election, an East Coast port strike and the impact of Hurricane Helene are creating a flurry of challenges for manufacturers this fall.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2025
This year’s industry events cover a variety of manufacturing trends, including recruitment and retention and the impact of AI on production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Updated Jan. 29, 2025 -
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US needs to vertically integrate solar to fight China’s dominance: experts
In 2023, China produced over 85% of the world's modules, cells, wafers and polysilicon, according to a fellow at the conference.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Days of a port strike could mean weeks of manufacturing delays
Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers could be among the hit hardest, with companies at risk of running out of raw materials within two to six weeks.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Q&AWhat’s next for product certification amid concerns about PFAS and toxics in plastic
Lagging regulation and a potential “toxic treadmill” with recycled content are viewed as just some of today’s pressing challenges. Clean Production Action Executive Director Mark Rossi reflects on two decades of change in the field.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Trump vs. Harris on manufacturing: A tale of 2 speeches
In dueling remarks this week, the Republican nominee focused on tariff hikes, while the Democratic nominee talked of boosting clean energy production.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Wheatland Tube to shutter steel plant, lay off 237 workers
The steelmaker says the Biden-Harris administration failed to enforce tariffs on Mexican steel imports, forcing it to close the Chicago plant.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Trump threatens Deere with 200% tariffs if it shifts manufacturing to Mexico
The tractor giant's plan to move some production is tied up in election politics as the economy takes center stage in campaign messaging.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Siemens Mobility to build New York rail car facility
The company will produce electric train cars for Brightline West's upcoming rail system project.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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TrackerManufacturing’s election donations: Tracking the industry’s biggest 2024 donors
A breakdown of candidate contributions from manufacturing-related PACs to Democrats and Republicans this election cycle.
By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Updated Oct. 16, 2024 -
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GE Vernova could cut 900 jobs as it aims to curb offshore wind losses
The energy equipment maker is taking a step back to evaluate its strategy on offshore wind as blade failures at two wind farms added to a projected $300 million loss.
By Emma Penrod • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Defense Department awards $269M to microelectronics manufacturing
The funds are spread across six technical areas including quantum, secure edge computing, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Tupperware files for bankruptcy
The iconic plastic container maker closed its only U.S. factory earlier this year and is now looking to sell the business to ensure its future.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Lego says nearshoring manufacturing minimizes distribution costs
The toy maker has been focused on manufacturing upgrades over the last year, with its first U.S. factory slated to begin operations in 2027.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration
The funding will go towards new battery manufacturing facilities, as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season
After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
Honda rethinks manufacturing as it overhauls Ohio plants
The automaker is redesigning factory floor layouts and installing new equipment in preparation for producing EVs, hybrids and gasoline cars across three facilities.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2024
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