Tariffs threaten Goodyear’s continued sales rebound

The tire manufacturer said the proposed levies on Canada and Mexico would impact its sourcing operations from the two countries.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 20, 2025

Freyr Battery cancels $2.6B Georgia battery factory plans

The company is pivoting to focus on solar cell production instead, with plans to build a manufacturing site in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 19, 2025

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Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, including how manufacturers are navigating rising costs and boosting workforce innovation. 

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Blow Pop maker plans $98M Tennessee plant expansion

Candy manufacturer Charms said it will hire 62 workers and bolster its Covington distribution center as part of the investment.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 18, 2025

Bill to abolish OSHA has ‘zero chance’ of becoming law, attorney says

The legislation from Rep. Andy Biggs is unlikely to gain traction, according to an employment lawyer. But federal headcount reductions and regulatory pauses could have an effect.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 12, 2025

Goodyear to cut 850 jobs at Virginia plant

The workforce reduction is part of the tire manufacturer’s plan to repurpose its Danville facility, focusing on rubber mixing and aviation tire production.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 11, 2025

What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market

While the labor market has cooled off, experts said an aging workforce and changes to immigration will challenge recruiters this year.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 6, 2025

GlobalFoundries names new CEO amid leadership changes

In addition to the appointments of Tim Breen and Niels Anderskouv as chief executive and COO, the semiconductor giant’s chairman of the board is stepping down after 12 years in the role.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 6, 2025

HB Fuller plans to slash production, offload 27 plants by 2030

The adhesive manufacturer is expecting to close or sell 16 facilities by the end of 2025 to shore up costs.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 5, 2025

Cargill, Foster Farms to close turkey plants as demand wanes

The closures, which will lead to layoffs of more than 1,600 people, come as bird flu ravages farms and consumer appetite continues to decline.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 4, 2025

Nissan offers buyouts as US production scales back

The automaker plans to cut shifts at its Smyrna, Tennessee, and Canton, Missouri, manufacturing plants.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 3, 2025

Dow plans 1,500 layoffs in $1B savings plan

The move is part of the company's plan to address a rocky operating environment, including high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 31, 2025

Manufacturing industry outlook 2025: the year ahead in regulations, technology and labor

The Trump administration is set to bring big changes to the industry, which could affect chipmakers, food producers and others. 

By Kate Magill • Jan. 31, 2025

Goodyear hires SVP of global manufacturing, supply chain

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

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2025

Regulations to watch in 2025

Artificial intelligence, labor and chemical regulations at the state and federal level could impact manufacturing operations this year.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 28, 2025

ZM Trucks to establish California plant

The Fontana factory will be the electric commercial truck manufacturer’s first North America facility and serve as its regional headquarters.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 27, 2025

Perdue Farms to shutter Tennessee chicken plant

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

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 27, 2025

Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction

After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 27, 2025

Associated Materials closes Washington factory

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

By Kate Magill • Jan. 27, 2025

3 secrets to successful manufacturing hiring

Filling critical manufacturing roles isn’t easy. Here’s how the right automation and tech can help.

By Kate Rhodes • Jan. 27, 2025

Stellantis commits to reopening Belvidere Assembly plant

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

By Eric Walz • Jan. 24, 2025

Anduril chooses Ohio for $1B manufacturing facility

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

By Sara Samora • Jan. 23, 2025

Soap manufacturer fined $161K by OSHA

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

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2025

BD expands syringe, needle manufacturing capacity in 2 states

The medical device maker spent $10 million last year adding production lines in Nebraska and Connecticut, creating more than 200 jobs.

By Ricky Zipp • Jan. 23, 2025

4 semiconductor manufacturing trends to watch in 2025

A new administration, persistent AI-driven demand and ongoing talent shortages will influence chip manufacturing this year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2025

REC Silicon to shutter Washington polysilicon plant

The chemical manufacturer decided to close the Moses Lake facility after its only customer no longer wanted to wait for reformulation.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 22, 2025