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Fed rate cut unlikely to boost manufacturing until 2025, experts warn
The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Solar panel manufacturing jumps 4-fold after Inflation Reduction Act
The sector is enjoying massive production investment thanks to the clean energy law, even as it contends with heightened tariffs.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 18, 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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EPA delays PFAS reporting rule to 2025
Manufacturers will now have from July 2025 to January 2026 to submit information about the presence of forever chemicals in their supply chains to the agency.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Lilly is balancing manufacturing growth and sustainability
The drugmaker's head of ESG is keeping the focus on sustainability as the company pours $18 billion into production efforts across the globe.
By Michael Gibney • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Boeing freezes hiring amid strike
The company is trying to conserve cash as it contends with the 33,000-worker strike that began Friday.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Purple revamped its supplier and logistics network. Here’s why.
The mattress maker sought an increase in gross margin by diversifying its sourcing and simplifying its delivery operations.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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White Castle to shutter 2 plants, lay off 98 workers
The fast food chain is letting go of workers in Kentucky and Indiana as it looks to consolidate its manufacturing efforts.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by VendavoUnified pricing, selling and incentive strategies drive growth in 2024-2025
Strategies for growth and profitability into 2025 are shifting for manufacturers and distributors.
By Eric Carrasquilla, CEO, Vendavo • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by HuronNavigating ongoing disruption in the automotive industry: 8 tips for resilience
Approaching change with resilience and adaptability can help automotive manufacturers navigate ongoing disruptions.
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Boeing union workers go on strike
The strike among 33,000 machinists began Friday morning, hobbling Boeing's production, including of the 737 Max.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Cargill buys 2 feed mills from a pet food company
The food giant is looking to build out its animal nutrition capabilities as U.S. pet care sales soar.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Aerospacelab opens California satellite facility
The factory produces up to two satellites a week, aiming to support U.S. government and military needs.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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WHO targets pollution at antibotic manufacturing sites
The agency offered guidance for the first time on how manufacturers can manage site wastewater, part of an effort to lessen the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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TMEIC to expand in Houston
The solar manufacturer's new plant begins production next month and plans to relocate its headquarters to the city’s Energy Corridor.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Talking politics at work has employees wanting resources for psychological safety
Employers can facilitate respectful dialogue and clear policies on inclusivity and professionalism, Randstad says.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities
The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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BYK Additives to phase out PFAS by 2026
The chemical maker also plans to convert all its manufacturing facilities worldwide to make firefighting foam without forever chemicals.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Nasdaq, Crux partner to help companies access clean energy tax credits
The team-up will grant Nasdaq ESG Solution clients access to Crux’s platform of clean energy project developers and manufacturers to purchase transferable tax credits.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Philip Morris invests $232M in Kentucky Zyn plant
The new facility in Owensboro will help the tobacco company deal with huge demand and supply shortages for the nicotine pouches.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Big Ass Fans opens Texas plant
The Fort Worth facility is located near some of the fan maker’s largest customers in the state, including Amazon, Coca-Cola and FedEx.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Chomps to open Missouri snack facility
The facility in Mexico will expand the meat snack maker’s partnership with contract manufacturer Western Smokehouse Partners.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing, IAM reach tentative deal at Washington, Oregon factories
More than 33,000 Boeing members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union will vote on the proposed contract on Thursday.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation BusinessUsing digital twins to increase operational output by 15%
Relying on traditional simulation is insufficient in today’s data and software-driven world.
By Austin Locke and Leo Moran • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Standard Chartered scores $235M green loan for Texas solar plant
The funds will back Trinasolar's development of a 1.35 million square foot plant in the Dallas metropolitan area.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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PPG to sell silicas products business for $310M
The pending sale to chemical maker Qemetica includes manufacturing plants in Louisiana and the Netherlands.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 6, 2024
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