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Ford supplier invests $790M to build 3 Tennessee plants

Magna International will produce key parts for Ford’s second-generation electric truck, and is the first company to join the automaker’s supplier park.

By Sara Samora • July 20, 2023

Why diverse sourcing in aerospace manufacturing is harder than it seems

Aviation companies like Boeing boast of impressive minority-owned vendor programs. But suppliers say securing contracts remains a complex and often difficult process.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 20, 2023

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Top 5 stories from iwinpak

Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, led by new investment in U.S. manufacturing against a fast-changing landscape.

By iwinpak staff

Factory upgrades fuel Ford F-150 Lightning price cuts

The automaker said it cut prices on its electric pickup lineup amid lower battery raw material costs and improved production efficiencies.

By Eric Walz • July 19, 2023

Are manufacturers ready for nearshoring?

As companies consider ways to diversify their supply chains, iwinpak panelists considered whether partnering business can support the shift.

By Kelly Stroh • July 18, 2023

Mersen opens synthetic graphite plant in Tennessee

The advanced materials maker will use the site to manufacture components for markets including solar panels, semiconductors and EVs.

By Megan Ruggles • July 17, 2023

Energy Department invests $45M to bolster US solar manufacturing

The funding seeks to help establish a domestic solar supply chain to reduce reliance on imports.

By Megan Ruggles • July 11, 2023

Liberation Labs breaks ground on Indiana precision fermentation plant

The biomanufacturing startup said the facility will fill a “pressing need” among food companies for animal-alternative ingredients.

By Megan Ruggles • July 10, 2023

Wolfspeed signs $2B supply deal with Japan-based chipmaker

Under the 10-year agreement, Renesas Electronics will receive 150mm and 200mm silicon carbide wafers to power its semiconductors.

By Megan Ruggles • July 7, 2023

EPA releases new guidelines on forever chemicals

The framework seeks to prevent harmful PFAS from reaching consumers, as manufacturers begin to phase out their use in stain- and water-resistant textiles.

By Laurel Deppen • July 7, 2023

New solar venture to invest up to $1.5B on domestic operation

VSK Energy aims to develop a vertically integrated solar manufacturing operation in the U.S. to help reduce reliance on other countries for key components.

By Megan Ruggles • July 6, 2023

Intel revamps its manufacturing business in pursuit of contract chipmaker growth

The segment will operate as a standalone unit, underpinning the semiconductor firm's fledgling foundry business.

By Megan Ruggles • June 28, 2023

3M brings in new procurement head

The company hired Kelly Bysouth, former chief supply chain officer at automotive supplier IAC Group, as SVP of strategic sourcing and packaging solutions.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 26, 2023

Mazda, Panasonic discuss long-term EV battery deal

If an agreement is reached, Panasonic will manufacture lithium-ion batteries for the automaker in 2025 as it looks to ramp up its electrification plans.

By Eric Walz • June 23, 2023

Why automakers are fretting over four words in the Inflation Reduction Act

A prohibition on sourcing material from “foreign entities of concern” is causing apprehension among companies reliant on China, a critical mineral powerhouse.

By Kate Magill • June 16, 2023

Aerospace supplier bankruptcy sends warning signal to manufacturers

Incora took on heavy costs, which fueled profit loss as shipment delays in the industry spiraled.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 14, 2023

Ford and GM execs have lingering questions about the Inflation Reduction Act

Automakers are anxiously awaiting further federal guidance on how to ensure their vehicles qualify for EV consumer tax credits.

By Kate Magill • June 14, 2023

GM signs steel deal with ArcelorMittal North America

The steelmaker will supply the auto company with material produced from at least 70% scrap.

By Kate Magill • June 12, 2023

GM invests over $1B to boost EV battery production

The automaker and its joint venture partner POSCO Future M want to increase the production of cathode active material.

By Eric Walz • June 7, 2023

Ford inks long-term lithium supply contracts

The automaker announced deals lasting through at least 2034 in three different countries.

By Kelly Stroh • May 30, 2023

Solar solutions provider commissions Tennessee tube mill for parts

Nextracker has secured a dedicated production line at MMS Steel Tubes USA’s first U.S. factory for steel torque tubes.

By Megan Ruggles • May 30, 2023

Stellantis inks development deal with lithium-sulfur battery maker

Lyten and the EV maker aim to bring the batteries to market by the second half of the decade.

By Kate Magill • May 30, 2023

Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023

Bring your products to market faster with a vetted supplier network

Having a vetted, consistent and readily available network of experts and suppliers makes it faster, easier and more efficient to source custom-manufactured parts whenever you need them.

May 15, 2023

SK On, Westwater Resources sign graphite supply deal

The agreement is the battery maker’s second graphite supplier partnership announced this year.

By Kate Magill • May 10, 2023

General Dynamics calls out supplier Honeywell for late deliveries

Due to the delay in parts, the aerospace and defense giant is unable to increase its build rate until supply is more predictable.

By Kelly Stroh • May 3, 2023