Openings & Expansions
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Condair Group to build evaporative technology plant in Virginia
The Richmond facility is part of the humidifier maker’s goal to better serve customers in the data center, market such as Microsoft and Amazon.
By Sara Samora • June 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from Emergent Biosolutions on June 25, 2024
Bora Pharmaceuticals acquires Emergent Biosolutions’ Maryland facility
Approximately 350 employees will transfer to the Taiwan-based drug manufacturer as it looks to expands its North American presence.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 26, 2024 -
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Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, led by new investment in U.S. manufacturing against a fast-changing landscape.
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Novo to spend $4B on US plant, adding to obesity drug production push
The planned facility in North Carolina is Novo’s latest multibillion-dollar investment in the manufacturing of weight loss drugs, demand for which continues to outstrip supply.
By Jonathan Gardner • June 25, 2024 -
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GKN Aerospace to expand California plant
The aircraft component maker plans to double production capacity for F-35 fighter jet canopies at its Garden Grove facility.
By Sara Samora • June 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Solugen
Solugen receives $213M DOE loan for biochemical facility
The sustainable chemical manufacturing plant will use nearby ADM-sourced sugar substrate at its Marshall, Minnesota facility.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 21, 2024 -
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Athletic Brewing buys second San Diego facility
The nonalcoholic beer category leader is expanding its manufacturing footprint in order to capitalize on the growth of its brews.
By Chris Casey • June 20, 2024 -
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Westrock Coffee debuts Arkansas beverage factory
The $315 million facility is part of the coffee manufacturer's strategy to vertically integrate its operations.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 18, 2024 -
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Kyowa Kirin will build $530M Research Triangle Park biologics facilty
The North Carolina site will create 100 jobs and have room for future expansion to scale drug manufacturing capacity.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Rocket Lab.
Rocket Lab to receive $24M in CHIPS funding, expand New Mexico plant
The funds will help double solar cell production at the aerospace component maker’s Albuquerque facility.
By Sara Samora • June 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Intel
Intel, Apollo strike joint venture at chipmaker’s Ireland facility
The agreement is part of the chip giant's external funding strategy to help fuel its global manufacturing plans.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 7, 2024 -
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Toyota subsidiary to build Indiana forklift factory
Toyota Handling Materials will invest nearly $100 million in the expansion at its Columbus, Indiana, headquarters and add 85 more jobs.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 6, 2024 -
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Integrated DNA Technologies opens Iowa biomanufacturing site
The Coralville plant doubles the company’s synthetic biology footprint with plans for production expansion.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 5, 2024 -
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Diehl Aviation to build aerospace components facility in Mexico
The production facility in Querétaro will be located next to other major aircraft manufacturers nearby like Airbus and Bombardier.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 4, 2024 -
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Niacet Specialty Chemicals to expand New York facility
The Niagara Falls plant will produce a critical substance for chip manufacturers' supply chain.
By Sara Samora • May 31, 2024 -
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PPG to build $225M OEM paint and coating facility in Tennessee
The Loudon, Tennessee, facility is part of the company’s $300 million investment to expand its manufacturing presence in North America as automaker demand grows.
By Sara Samora • May 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Absolics
Absolics to receive $75M in CHIPS funding
The glass substrate manufacturer will use the money to build a semiconductor facility in Covington, Georgia.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 29, 2024 -
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Bridor to build $220M Utah pastry facility
The facility will be the company's third in the U.S. as it plans further North American market expansion.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 28, 2024 -
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Lilly to pour $5B more into expanding Zepbound, Mounjaro production
The planned construction in Lebanon, Indiana, brings the total investment to $9 billion, the company's largest single commitment in its history.
By Ned Pagliarulo • May 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kohler.
Kohler opens bath and shower fixtures facility in Arizona
The company is in talks with the Department of Energy to receive up to $51.2 million for decarbonizing the Casa Grande plant.
By Sara Samora • May 22, 2024 -
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China-based battery maker to build first US plant in North Carolina
Green New Energy Materials’ $140 million battery separator manufacturing facility will create 545 jobs.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 20, 2024 -
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TrackerTracking the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on US manufacturing
The landmark legislation has sparked a new wave of clean energy manufacturing. This database tracks major IRA-linked investments for projects in electric vehicles, solar and more on a monthly basis.
By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Updated June 10, 2024 -
Retrieved from Boviet Solar on May 13, 2024
Boviet Solar to open North Carolina solar panel factory
The Vietnam-based manufacturer will build its first North America facility for $294 million.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of 3M.
3M expands Nebraska protective equipment plant
The $67 million project will boost the manufacturer’s capacity to make reusable respirators and Peltor brand earmuffs.
By Sara Samora • May 14, 2024 -
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Ferrero unwraps first chocolate factory in North America
The Bloomington, Illinois, expansion will make major brands like Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger and Crunch.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Polar Semiconductor
Polar Semiconductor granted $120M in CHIPS funding
The investment will expand the chipmaker's Bloomington, Minnesota, facility and introduce new automation and AI technologies.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024
