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Policy outlook 2024: What’s on manufacturers’ minds
Three industry groups said they are watching federal funding, regulation concerns and election rhetoric — among other issues.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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EV battery research gets $131M funding boost
The Energy Department financing includes millions for OEMs like Cummins and Paccar.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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SK Battery America cited for safety, health hazard violations at Georgia plant
The Labor Department found the battery maker exposed workers to hazardous conditions when working with nickel, cobalt and manganese.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingFAA steps up oversight of Boeing production in wake of Alaska Airlines incident
The agency will audit the aircraft maker’s 737-9 Max production line and suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems, which has been plagued by its own quality woes over the last year.
By Kate Magill , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania environmental groups sue Styropek over contamination claims
PennEnvironment and Three Rivers Waterkeeper accused the plastics maker of discharging millions of plastic pellets into the Ohio River.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Commerce Department to award Microchip Technology second CHIPS Act grant
The semiconductor maker will use the proposed $162 million to expand its fab facilities in Oregon and Colorado.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Cummins reaches $1.7B settlement with EPA, California for emissions violations
The Justice Department accused the engine maker of installing parts that exceeded emissions standards in 630,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Industry leaders blast pending rollout of clean hydrogen tax credits
Some hydrogen producers are considering suing to stop the Treasury Department’s proposed implementation.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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21 EVs to lose tax credit eligibility in 2024
The Nissan Leaf and some Tesla models are among the vehicles that will lose eligibility under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Preparing for your next FDA inspection
With inspections nearing pre-pandemic regularity, manufacturers should be ready for an unexpected audit of their operations and safety procedures.
By Michelle No • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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US drug manufacturing grew in 2023
Record high drug shortages and an increased focus on onshoring production led the federal government to invest more in the pharma sector this year.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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How the Biden administration funded clean energy manufacturing in 2023
The build-out of the U.S. manufacturing industry was a key piece of the president’s agenda this year, offering manufacturers billions of dollars in funding.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards
Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Senators urge review of FDA medical device oversight
An investigation found that Philips Respironics and the agency knew about the company’s respiratory machine problems for years.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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US Steel to be sold to Nippon Steel for $14.9B
The deal will expand U.S. production and increase the companies’ steel capacity to 86 million tons a year.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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States pushed back against ‘forever chemicals’ in 2023
State PFAS bans and lawsuits have kept companies like 3M and DuPont de Nemours on their toes this year.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Treasury finalizes guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits
Solar panel and battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.
By Joelle Anselmo • Updated Oct. 24, 2024 -
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How the EPA’s new PFAS reporting rule impacts manufacturers
The Environmental Protection Agency estimated it will take the industry 11.6 million hours, or $800 million, to comply with the reporting rule.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 15, 2023 -
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How the US is tackling persistent drug shortages
The $35 million for sterile injectable medicines is a good start, but more reform for drug supply and pricing is needed, experts say.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 14, 2023 -
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Deep Dive6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting
A desire to reduce costs, lead times, political risk and emissions are just some of the reasons behind onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023 -
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New York inks $10B toward semiconductor R&D partnership
The collaboration includes $9 billion of private investment from chipmakers such as IBM, Micron and Applied Materials.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions
The change from the previous per-child basis is another enforcement shift in a year where federal regulators cracked down on child labor law violators.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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White House gives first CHIPS grant to defense contractor BAE Systems
The $35 million seeks to quadruple the production of semiconductor chips used in national security defense systems like the F-35 fighter jet program.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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OpinionHow manufacturers need to adapt to changing PFAS regulations
Enhesa’s Kamelija Milosev on why companies need to take notice of new regulations against forever chemicals, and how they can prepare to limit the substances in processes.
By Kamelija Milosev • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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Ford says new UAW contract will cost $8.8B
The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2023
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