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PepsiCo’s Quaker Oats to close Illinois plant
The food giant will lay off 510 employees at a facility impacted by a recall due to Salmonella contamination.
By Christopher Doering • April 19, 2024 -
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Honda details progress on Ohio EV hub
The automaker is retooling facilities in Marysville, Anna and East Liberty, Ohio.
By Eric Walz • April 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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Quality control at BoeingWhistleblowers say Boeing’s lack of safety could cost more lives
Current and former engineers say Boeing cuts corners and threatens those that speak out, endangering passengers.
By Sara Samora • April 18, 2024 -
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Chemical giants must soon slash toxic emissions after new EPA rule
The regulation will require companies such as 3M and Honeywell to reduce emission levels at 200 plants across the country.
By Sara Samora • April 17, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing needs a culture change to fix safety woes
The aircraft maker is under pressure to address issues like shadow factories and traveled work as it faces ever-rising scrutiny.
By Sara Samora • April 16, 2024 -
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SK Battery America cited again for safety violations at Georgia plant
The EV battery maker was cited for alleged violations related to an October lithium battery fire.
By Sara Samora • April 15, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Dell TechnologiesDell Technologies, Intel enable AI-driven smart manufacturing from edge to multicloud
Modern IT solutions are changing the game for manufacturers, and Dell Technologies and Intel are helping to lead the way.
By Hayley Tabor, Vice President of Global Industries, Sales & Solutions at Dell Technologies • April 15, 2024 -
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Conagra Brands to close Wisconsin Birds Eye plant
The packaged food giant will lay off 252 people as it aims to streamline production and cut costs.
By Christopher Doering • April 12, 2024 -
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Thermo Fisher to lay off 74 workers in California
The company has been closing and downsizing facilities in the state for months as it faces revenue headwinds.
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Harley-Davidson ratifies union agreements at Wisconsin factories
The motorcycle maker signed agreements with the United Steelworkers and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at its Menomonee Falls and Tomahawk facilities.
By Sara Samora • April 11, 2024 -
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Boeing delivery orders sluggish amid FAA probe
The aircraft maker delivered only 83 commercial aircraft as it slows production in an attempt to fix quality issues.
By Sara Samora • April 10, 2024 -
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EPA sets PFAS drinking water standards
The final rule includes a mandate for public water systems to complete initial monitoring for the chemicals within three years.
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Rivian keeps production pace as it preps for plant retooling
The startup’s CFO said the new technology at the facility will result in “significant cost savings.”
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DOL orders Tuff Torq to pay $1.8M over child labor violations
The power equipment components manufacturer was cited for letting 10 underage employees operate dangerous machinery.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 9, 2024 -
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5 trends in manufacturing M&A
Manufacturers are using deals as a way to leverage new technology capabilities and diversify their supply chains.
By Rebecca Heilweil • April 9, 2024 -
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Taiwan earthquake’s impact on chip industry likely to be ‘moderate,’ experts say
The island is home to nearly all of the world’s most advanced chip production, making even small delays potentially troubling for semiconductor supply chains.
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ND Paper, Opus, Jindal among March packaging plant shutdowns
More than 300 employees are expected to be affected by temporary or permanent shutdowns in Georgia, Maine, Michigan and Wisconsin.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2024 -
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US Steel’s $24.5M consent decree nabs federal approval
The EPA and DOJ backed the deal that's centered around the company's Clairton coke plant, following several environmental and public health incidents.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 5, 2024 -
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Intel appoints new CFO to troubled chipmaking unit
The appointment follows a $7 billion operating loss for Intel’s foundry unit as AI’s potential pushes up both interest and pricing in the semiconductor space.
By Grace Noto • April 5, 2024 -
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SK Hynix to build $4B chip packaging fab in Indiana
The facility at Purdue University will focus on advanced packaging for AI products beginning in 2028.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 4, 2024 -
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Cal-Maine ceases operations at Texas facility after bird flu detected
The nation’s largest egg producer depopulated nearly 2 million birds as cases now mount in U.S. dairy herds.
By Nathan Owens • April 3, 2024 -
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How solar manufacturers can leverage IRA clean energy tax credits
More than 500 companies and 45,500 projects registered for clean energy tax credits under the law as of March 8.
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Talent leaders grapple with embracing AI and work flexibility
Nearly all employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, such as hybrid and return-to-office policies, a Mercer report stated.
By Caroline Colvin • April 2, 2024 -
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Abbott to close California factory
The company will begin laying off 195 workers at the nutritional food and beverage facility next month.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 2, 2024 -
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Manufacturing is ‘highly likely in our next growth cycle’: March PMI
The industry was buoyed by a rise in demand and production rates last month, encouraging manufacturers to invest more in capacity.
By Kate Magill • April 1, 2024
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