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Bridgestone laying off 118 workers in Des Moines, Iowa
The move comes as the tire manufacturer contends with falling demand across multiple continents.
By Kate Magill • June 13, 2024 -
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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 -
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TrendlineControlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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Hino Motors to close Arkansas plant, lay off 1,300 workers
The truck and engine manufacturer plans to close its largest U.S. plant as it exits the auto parts business.
By Sara Samora • June 12, 2024 -
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Stand out in the crowd: leveraging contract manufacturing marketing
With longer sales cycles and increased competition, experts say companies must use consistent, creative marketing strategies to capture customers.
By Michelle No • June 11, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The Canadian border would remain open during a strike, but shippers should plan for longer processing times.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
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Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
Failing to reach a deal by Friday could have meant longer processing times for shippers.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
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Ruiz Food Products to close California plant
The frozen food manufacturer will lay off 215 workers at its Tulare plant starting Aug. 30.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 10, 2024 -
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Smithfield buys dry sausage plant from Cargill
The Nashville, Tennessee, facility has the capacity to make 50 million pounds of pizza toppings, charcuterie and other goods.
By Nathan Owens • June 10, 2024 -
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Chemours replaces CFO
Shane Hostetter succeeds Jonathan Lock, who resigned after an investigation found he and other top executives manipulated over $500 million in vendor payments.
By Sara Samora • June 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Billerud
Billerud scraps $1B cartonboard plant plan
The packaging manufacturer is pulling back amid a soft boxboard market. Industry observers say others may follow suit.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 10, 2024 -
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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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Chip manufacturers feel the crunch as automakers reassess EV plans
Amkor and GlobalFoundries were among the semiconductor companies that saw a dip in automotive chip orders in Q1.
By Kate Magill • June 6, 2024 -
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Supply chain and management woes: Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha shortage strikes again
One of the most popular hot sauce makers in the U.S. has stopped its production again citing difficulty in sourcing and labor.
By Alexandra Frost • June 6, 2024 -
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Stanley Black and Decker fined $222K for safety violations at Ohio plant
The Department of Labor began investigating the Willard facility after a worker suffered severe burns while repairing an industrial oven.
By Sara Samora • June 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Material Handling
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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Spirit AeroSystems names new CFO
The Boeing supplier tapped former Time Warner Cable CFO Irene Esteves as its new finance chief, following Mark Suchinski’s resignation.
By Sara Samora • June 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Integrated DNA Technologies
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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Chemours pauses production in Mexico amid drought
The chemical company is one of multiple manufacturers in Tamaulipas pausing operations in as the state contends with a water shortage.
By Sara Samora • June 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Diehl Aviation
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 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
US finds labor rights denial at Volkswagen plant in Mexico
Trade and labor officials found employees were denied freedom of association and collective bargaining rights after a recent union election.
By Haley Cawthon • June 3, 2024 -
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High interest rates are stalling manufacturing growth: May PMI
With the Federal Reserve unlikely to cut rates this summer, manufacturers aren't keen to invest in new orders or capacity.
By Kate Magill • June 3, 2024 -
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Boeing ratifies new contract with firefighter union
The deal with the International Association of Fire Fighters union comes amid Boeing's ongoing contract negotiations with its machinists union.
By Sara Samora • June 3, 2024 -
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CoreFX Ingredients acquires oil maker Connoils
The ingredients supplier is preparing to expand its R&D efforts and customer reach with the addition to its portfolio.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 31, 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 -
Courtesy of Caterpillar
Caterpillar to pay $800K discrimination settlement
The Department of Labor found the manufacturer discriminated against 60 Black applicants at its Decatur, Illinois, factory.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 31, 2024
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