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  • Workers assemble an ATV at Honda's Swepsonville, North Carolina, facility.
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    Honda makes North Carolina the home of its North American ATV production

    The company is investing more than $20 million in its Swepsonville, North Carolina, site as part of the move.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Courtesy of Samsung Electronics.

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    Samsung supplier to build $575M chemical facility in Texas

    Chemical maker Soulbrain submitted a long-term investment plan for the Taylor, Texas, project.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Trendline

    Controlling rising manufacturing costs

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

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
  • Canadian National intermodal containers Delta Port British Columbia
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    Provided by Canadian National 

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    Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday

    A work stoppage could grind the daily flow of goods to a halt, bringing widespread impacts to manufacturing supply chains.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 20, 2024
  • AMD CEO Lisa Su speaks at a conference.
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    AMD to acquire ZT Systems for $4.9B

    The deal is part of the company’s ambitions to take on AI chip giant Nvidia.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
  • Deere's CEO is seen delivering a speech with a large picture of a tractor behind him.
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    Deere turns to layoffs, manufacturing cuts to weather demand downturn

    The manufacturer is striving to stay competitive amid high interest rates and low commodity prices.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
  • Two silver assembly lines with solar panels in a beige factory room.
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    Courtesy of Heliene.

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    Heliene, Premier Energies to build joint Minnesota solar plant

    The upcoming facility aims to meet growing demand for solar modules and projects due to Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Sponsored by Yooz

    Forging stronger supplier relationships: The real power of AP automation in manufacturing

    Strengthen supplier ties and boost production resilience with AP automation in manufacturing.

    By Laurent Charpentier • Aug. 19, 2024
  • Rendering of LG's $5.5 billion battery plant in Queen Creek, Arizona
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    Courtesy of LG Energy Solution
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    EV market headwinds delay factory construction projects

    Financing woes, soaring material prices and waning demand are causing auto and battery makers to push back factory construction timelines.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 16, 2024
  • An electric vehicle on an assembly line
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    Polestar starts US production, skirting tariffs

    The South Carolina plant will manufacture the Polestar 3 electric SUV for North America and Europe.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Courtesy of Utz Brands
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    Utz forges ahead in shrinking manufacturing network

    The snack maker is focused on production and cost efficiency after shedding at least six plants in recent months.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
  • Medical personnel in scrubs and masks about to start operating a patient.
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    Courtesy of DuPont de Nemours.

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    DuPont acquires Donatelle Plastics for $313M

    The acquisition of the medical device contract manufacturer comes as DuPont prioritizes expansion in the healthcare sector.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
  • Goodyear tires are displayed at a Goodyear Tire center September 23, 2005 in Wheeling, Illinois.
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    Goodyear to expand Ontario tire factory for CAD $575M

    The project, set to be complete by mid-2027, aims to meet growing demand in electric vehicle and all-terrain markets.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 14, 2024
  • a white and dark gray building with solar panels on top.
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    Courtesy of Anduril Industries.

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    Anduril raises $1.5B to upscale defense production

    The startup plans to use the funds to boost hiring and expand autonomous weapon system manufacturing.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Snickers maker Mars to buy Kellanova for $35.9B

    The deal comes less than a year after Kellanova finalized its split from Kellogg's North American cereal business.

    By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2024
  • Solar panels on the ground with mountains in the background.
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    Ebon Solar to build $942M New Mexico plant

    The manufacturer is the second company to make a massive investment in Albuquerque’s solar sector.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Magna plans Arizona factory

    The expansion in Mesa comes as delays at other plants impact the auto supplier’s projected sales.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 13, 2024
  • Employees wearing safety vests at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant inspect a black Jeep Wagoneer after it emerges from the water test booth.
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    Stellantis laying off thousands at Michigan factory

    The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
  • The Figure 02 humanoid robot shown inside BMW's Plant Spartanburg production facility with machinery in the background.
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    BMW touts humanoid robot pilot success at South Carolina plant

    The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
  • A lit black and red Mitsubishi Electric logo on a gray wall.
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    Mitsubishi Electric to repurpose Kentucky plant for heat pump production

    The Maysville, Kentucky, facility will accelerate the Energy Department’s goal to onshore the sector as it sees growing demand.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 12, 2024
  • GlobalFoundries employees stand in a clean room inside a fabrication plant.
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    GlobalFoundries works to normalize inventory after slow start to the year

    The chipmaker hopes AI-enabled devices will drive demand in the latter half of the year as it angles to reduce stock levels and raise production capacity.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
  • A room full of people with the National Transportation Safety Board sign hanging above them on the wall behind them.
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    Quality control at Boeing

    Boeing’s chaotic factory culture on display at NTSB hearings

    The agency revealed the plane maker pressured its workers to forgo quality in favor of speed during manufacturing.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024
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    Courtesy of Ralph Lauren
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    Meet the manufacturers of Team USA’s Olympic ceremony apparel

    Backed entirely by domestic supply chains, Ralph Lauren and at least six apparel manufacturers made everything from the wool to the belts worn by the athletes.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 9, 2024
  • A Rivian R1T nears undergoes final assembly at the automaker's plant in Normal, Illinois.
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    Rivian sees tailwinds from VW partnership

    The automaker remains focused on reducing its R1 model production costs as it continues to source materials for the upcoming R2.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
  • Kellogg's signage outside its headquarters in Michigan.
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    WK Kellogg Co. to shutter Nebraska cereal plant as profits slide

    The Frosted Flakes maker also plans to cut production at a Memphis, Tennessee, facility while boosting output at other factories.

    By Chris Casey • Aug. 8, 2024
  • A gray and white building with the yellow Nikon logo sign above the windows
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    Courtesy of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing.

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    Nikon opens advanced manufacturing technology center in California

    The Long Beach facility offers metal additive manufacturing services to produce parts for aviation, aerospace and defense clients.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024