Manufacturing Dive

30/01/2025

Commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick called the law an “excellent downpayment” on bringing semiconductor to the U.S., but caveated that it needed to be reviewed to ensure that taxpayers get “the benefit of the bargain.”

The Commerce Secretary nominee called the law “necessary and important,” but stopped short of committing to honor the billions of dollars in finalized grant contracts.

30/01/2025

Commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick showed support for the Biden administration’s CHIPS and Science Act at his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, but did not commit to honoring the law’s billions of dollars in grants.

The Commerce Secretary nominee called the law “necessary and important,” but stopped short of committing to honor the billions of dollars in finalized grant contracts.

30/01/2025

named Don Metzelaar SVP of global and supply chain. He'll oversee the tire ’s global operations group, per the release.

Don Metzelaar will lead the tire maker’s global operations group after the company decoupled the unit from its technology team.

30/01/2025

named Don Metzelaar SVP of global and supply chain, who started his new role on Jan. 13.

Don Metzelaar will lead the tire maker’s global operations group after the company decoupled the unit from its technology team.

29/01/2025

injected $50 million into the Lewisville, , plant over the last two years, including a 27,000-square-foot expansion in 2023.

The telecommunications company invested $50 million in its U.S. factory over the last two years as it navigates a shifting global trade landscape.

29/01/2025

’s investments in its 300,000-square-foot U.S. factory will help deter the impact of supply chain disruptions, including potential new under President Donald Trump, executives said on a Jan. 24 earnings call.

The telecommunications company invested $50 million in its U.S. factory over the last two years as it navigates a shifting global trade landscape.

29/01/2025

Mining company MP Materials began commercial production of the rare earth metal neodymium-praseodymium at its facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

The facility will supply magnets to General Motors and other manufacturers.

The mining company’s Fort Worth, Texas, facility will make magnets and metals used in vehicles, drones, robotics and electronics.

28/01/2025

Modine Manufacturing plans to move into the 153,000-square-foot facility this year, producing thermal management systems used in specialty and commercial electric vehicles.

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28/01/2025

Modine Manufacturing will open a facility in Franklin, , creating 200 jobs by 2029, according to a Jan. 22 press release.

The thermal management systems will be used in fire trucks, last-mile delivery vehicles, municipal buses and commercial equipment.

27/01/2025

Poultry processor Perdue Farms is one of the latest meatpackers to roll back production capabilities.

The company is set to close the Monterey facility at the end of March, eliminating 433 jobs.

27/01/2025

Perdue Farms is set to close a chicken production plant in Monterey, , and will lay off more than 400 workers.

The company is set to close the Monterey facility at the end of March, eliminating 433 jobs.

27/01/2025

The move comes amid a broader corporate overhaul at the , including splitting the company into three distinct businesses under the Associated Materials umbrella.

The building materials manufacturing company will lay off roughly 150 workers as it restructures its corporate divisions.

27/01/2025

Building materials Associated Materials is shuttering its Fife, , plant, the company disclosed in a Jan. 13 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice.

The building materials manufacturing company will lay off roughly 150 workers as it restructures its corporate divisions.

24/01/2025

The Belvidere Assembly plant was idled as part of a series of cost-cutting moves by .

The Illinois factory's revival also ended the manufacturer's dispute with the United Auto Workers.

24/01/2025

Stellantis has committed to reopening its shuttered Belvidere Assembly plant in to build an all-new mid-size pickup truck in 2027.

The Illinois factory's revival also ended the manufacturer's dispute with the United Auto Workers.

24/01/2025

Autonomous weapons and systems manufacturer Anduril Industries has selected a location in Ohio for its nearly $1 billion plant.

The defense contractor will build autonomous weapons systems at the Columbus-area plant when it opens next year.

23/01/2025

Soap Zep Inc. has faced multiple citations for not training employees on hazardous chemicals dating back to 2022, with fines totaling at least $90,000.

Zep Inc. was cited for a July 2024 nitrogen dioxide gas release that hospitalized 12 workers at its Pennsylvania facility.

23/01/2025

Soap Zep Inc. faces $161,310 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration penalties after a nitrogen dioxide gas release hospitalized 12 workers at its subsidiary AFCO’s Chambersburg, , plant in July 2024.

Zep Inc. was cited for a July 2024 nitrogen dioxide gas release that hospitalized 12 workers at its Pennsylvania facility.