Unilever to close two Long Island plants

The CPG giant will lay off 169 workers and move beauty and personal care product production to other facilities in its U.S. network.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 17, 2023

EV sales are rising. So why are automakers nervous?

Slower sales growth, lower prices and growing inventories have spooked EV manufacturers, leading some to reconsider their plans and finances.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 17, 2023

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

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

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Ramen maker Nissin Foods expands U.S. presence with South Carolina plant

Plans for the Japan-based company's new site come amid "unprecedented demand" for brands like Cup Noodles. 

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023

Hanwha Aerospace establishes global engine business headquarters in Connecticut

The South Korea-based aerospace and defense manufacturer looks to forge closer ties with suppliers after operating in the state since 2019.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 16, 2023

Volvo acquires Proterra’s EV battery business

The automaker purchased the electric bus maker's battery segment three months after the startup declared bankruptcy.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 15, 2023

Michelin to lay off 1,400 employees, end tire production in Oklahoma

The site couldn’t keep up with the evolving automotive market and is set to wind down operations starting next year.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 15, 2023

Schneider Electric, Compass Datacenters expand data center manufacturing partnership

The $3 billion agreement aims to expedite production of the standardized centers while lowering costs.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 14, 2023

Novo takes aim at obesity drug shortages with $6B manufacturing plan

The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic plans to expand production in Denmark to help meet surging demand for the GLP-1 drugs.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 14, 2023

Tyson to shutter 2 more processing plants as earnings woes mount

Closures in Columbia, South Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida, add to the growing number of cost cuts this year.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2023

Exxon to mine lithium in Arkansas for EVs

The oil giant aims to supply the mineral to more than one million vehicles a year by 2030.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 14, 2023

Pfizer to close New Jersey office amid cost cuts

The drugmaker is laying off workers across at least five states this year as demand for its COVID-19 drugs falls. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 13, 2023

Food manufacturers feel the pinch on cold storage

Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.

By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 13, 2023

Miyoko’s Creamery closes California plant to prepare for growth

The plant-based dairy maker will outsource its production process to meet demand in a more cost effective way.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 13, 2023

Supply chain management’s upgrade is overdue

Never-before-seen supply chain upheavals and dramatic customer-ordering swings have manufacturers reassessing their fundamental supply chain frameworks and capabilities.

By Sharon Lindstrom, Managing Director Global Leader, Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Practice, Robert Giacobbe, Managing Director Supply Chain Operations and Performance Team Lead • Nov. 13, 2023

6 steps to power your ‘smart’ manufacturing transformation

Explore three strengths of smart manufacturing and six ways to accelerate your organization’s progress.

Nov. 13, 2023

J&J orthopedics subsidiary undergoes layoffs at Colorado facility

DePuy Spine will cease manufacturing at the site as the medtech giant restructures its strategy in the sector.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 9, 2023

Philips leader signed off on sale of respiratory devices despite evidence of health risks: report

Roy Jakobs approved the sale of respiratory devices held by manufacturers after the company stopped shipping new machines, according to an article published last week by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and ProPublica.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 9, 2023

Clean energy manufacturing is on the rise in New York

The state has established multiple funding programs to entice sustainable production and development, bringing wind energy companies, appliance makers and others to the area. 

By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 9, 2023

Albemarle names former Dow exec as CFO

Neal Sheorey replaced Scott Tozier, who had served as the finance chief since 2011.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 8, 2023

Siemens Healthineers to lay off 300 workers, move some manufacturing to Ireland

The moves are part of a larger restructuring plan as its diagnostics business faces economic challenges.

By Ricky Zipp • Nov. 8, 2023

Hyundai’s EV manufacturing campus draws 3 more suppliers to Georgia

The latest auto parts manufacturing investments bring the Peach State an estimated $2.5 billion.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 7, 2023

GM to invest another $2B in EVs under UAW deal

The funds are part of the automaker’s plans to invest more than $13 billion in electric and internal combustion vehicle production in the U.S.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 6, 2023

Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems push to re-up 737 production

Delivery shortfalls this quarter have been driven by supplier quality issues in the aft pressure bulkhead.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 6, 2023

Siemens to build $150M Texas electrical equipment plant

The facility is part of the company’s larger $510 million investment in U.S. manufacturing this year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 6, 2023

Cargill completes Ohio soybean plant expansion

The agricultural giant’s latest project nearly doubled the site’s crush capacity as renewable energy demand grows.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 6, 2023