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    Manufacturing down again in November amid low orders: PMI

    The industry isn't expected to see major gains in demand or employment through the end of the year. 

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce

    The electric bus and truck startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 30, 2023
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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
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    Retrieved from Stellantis on October 18, 2023
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    UAW strikes: What’s next for auto manufacturers after labor deals?

    As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    3M, DuPont class-action suit dismissed

    A federal appeals court found the plaintiff could not tie the “forever chemicals” in his bloodstream to the 10 chemical manufacturers.

    By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Courtesy of U.S. Steel Corp.

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    US Steel lays off more than 1K as it indefinitely idles Illinois plant

    The steelmaker first idled production at the Granite City site in September, laying off 400 workers.

    By • Updated Nov. 30, 2023
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    Anheuser-Busch spends $13M to upgrade Georgia brewery

    The investment in the Cartersville facility will grow the AB InBev plant's beyond beer and craft production capacity.

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Cost, availability of raw materials is biggest barrier to US battery manufacturing: report

    The Inflation Reduction Act boosted domestic production of lithium-ion batteries, but the availability of components could drop below demand by 2025. 

    By Kavya Balaraman • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Spirit AeroSystems COO is out

    Sam Marnick is the second executive to leave the Boeing supplier in the past two months, following the departure of former CEO Thomas Gentile.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Ohio State, Honda partner on EV battery R&D center

    The center aims to accelerate battery cell materials and manufacturing technologies for EVs and further workforce development.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials

    The automaker will use aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production in North Carolina.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Battery maker Enovix planning $1.2B factory in Malaysia

    The U.S. manufacturer will spread the investment out over 15 years, beginning with a $70 million manufacturing line. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Courtesy of ZF Group.

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    BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

    ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with automakers' EV plans.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Sponsored by Sovos

    A better way to improved sales and use tax compliance

    Sales and use tax obligations put manufacturers on the spot. Invoices must be vetted for not only what is being purchased, but also how it’s being used and where.

    Nov. 27, 2023
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    Sponsored by Assent

    Unpacking supply chain risks: Insights and strategies for resilient business operations

    Explore the different types of supply chain risks, their impacts on businesses, and practical approaches to mitigate these risks.

    By Cally Edgren, Senior Director, Sustainability, Assent • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    US manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for construction firms

    Private companies have spent more than half a trillion dollars since 2021 to onshore facilities back to the U.S., according to the White House.

    By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Catalent to expand weight-loss drug production amid booming demand

    The contract drug maker is also expanding its gene therapy manufacturing thanks to growing business with Sarepta Therapeutics.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Courtesy of Ford.

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    Ford resumes Michigan EV battery plant construction — but scaled down

    The slow adoption of EVs made the automaker reevaluate its investments, a key spokesperson for Ford told Manufacturing Dive.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Lilly plans new $2.5B plant amid growing obesity drug demand

    Following the approval of weight-loss treatment Zepbound, the drugmaker is adding manufacturing capacity to avert shortages and restricted access.

    By Jonathan Gardner • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Koura eyes $800M battery component investment in Louisiana

    The chemical maker plans to build two new facilities for lithium battery material production in St. Gabriel.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Commerce Department offers $3B in chip packaging manufacturing funds

    The money will support tech and workforce development as the U.S. looks to grow its domestic semiconductor sector. 

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Courtesy of Bobcat.

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    Bobcat to build first Mexico manufacturing site

    The $300 million Monterrey factory will help grow the company's North American production capacity by 20%.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Micron Biomedical receives millions for mass production of needle-free vaccines

    The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant could help treat measles in developing countries.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Continental to lay off thousands of employees

    The supplier plans to cut automotive spending by over $400 million annually as it restructures its business amid the transition to electric vehicles.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 20, 2023
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    How aircraft manufacturer Bombardier grew its deliveries by 5 times

    The aircraft manufacturer has moved production in-house and managed issues before they reach the assembly line, helping grow its deliveries last quarter.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    OSHA proposes 3M pay $312K for Wisconsin plant’s safety violations

    Inspectors investigated the Prairie du Chien site after a worker died getting caught in a fiber roll machine.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023