How a food manufacturer scrambled to meet payroll after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse

The Better Meat Co's CEO said a fast and unexpected loss of access to capital was one scenario the company didn’t foresee.

By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2023

Hyundai supplier to pay $1.3M in penalties for 2016 worker death

It’s an additional set of fines for the manufacturer after a Justice Department ruling in 2020, which also imposed a three-year safety compliance plan.

By Sara Samora • March 10, 2023

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The changing state of safety in manufacturing

How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Tyson meatpacking workers sue company over pandemic protections

The suit filed by 34 current and former employees claim the poultry giant put profit over its workers’ well-being.

By Chris Casey • March 9, 2023

Biomanufacturing startup sells third facility as part of financing strategy

This is the third lease buyback deal National Resilience has struck with Oxford Properties Group, in a bid to raise capital while retaining operational control of the sites.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023

Another Hyundai supplier to expand near Georgia EV campus

Sewon America will open its second facility in the state as Hyundai's planned $5.5 billion factory becomes a magnet for additional investment.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023

General Electric to spend more than $450M on US factories this year

The company is investing in its aerospace and energy businesses as it prepares for next year's spinoff. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 3, 2023

Manufacturing outlook improves slightly as contraction slows in February

New orders and order backlog levels improved last month with demand "on the road to recovery."

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023

Transportation Secretary praises industry gains at Panasonic battery site visit

Buttigieg credited recent federal funding laws for making big manufacturing wins possible during his speech.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 28, 2023

Virginia to invest $66.7M in biomanufacturing projects

The funding comes as the state looks to become a leader in the sector.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 27, 2023

How to protect manufacturing workers from the heat

Temperatures are rising around the world and in factories. What do manufacturers need to know to keep employees safe?

By Kate Magill • Feb. 21, 2023

Tesla fires workers following unionization efforts, complaint says

The EV maker allegedly terminated at least 18 employees at a factory in Buffalo, New York, one day after they announced plans to form a union.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

Will electronics manufacturers hike prices this year?

Three industry insiders give their take on how material, labor and transportation costs could impact pricing in the months ahead.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

How manufacturers can tackle supply chain costs in 2023

With budgets tightening in an uncertain economy, experts weigh in on how companies can plan for the year ahead and stay resilient.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 14, 2023

Hyundai supplier plans second Georgia manufacturing site

Seoyon E-Hwa's new facility will neighbor Hyundai's first U.S. EV campus, which broke ground last year.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 14, 2023

Report: Contract medtech manufacturing poised for growth in 2023

The sector is likely to benefit from operations setting up shop in the U.S., as well as as improved labor availability.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 14, 2023

Canoo, Lucid Motors win contracts to develop battery modules for Defense Department

The partnerships are helping to develop integrations with electrified tactical military vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 13, 2023

Hyundai, Labor Department in talks over child labor allegations at supplier sites

The automaker said it is taking several steps to address the concerns, including adding anonymous tip hotlines and discouraging the use of third-party staffing agencies.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 10, 2023

Philips will cut 6K more jobs to reduce costs after Q4 net loss

New CEO Roy Jakobs said it's looking to rightsize its cost structure, noting "we have not executed well."

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 10, 2023

U.S. auto parts manufacturer faces second allegation of workers’ rights violation at Mexico facility

The review, requested by the Department of Labor, is part of a push to enforce domestic labor laws at U.S.-owned factories. 

By Sara Samora • Updated Feb. 7, 2023

SK On subsidiary exceeds hiring goal for Georgia battery plants

SK Battery America hired over 2,600 workers for its two battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia two years ahead of schedule.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 6, 2023

What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2023

Labor crunches, regulatory roadblocks and tech upgrades are set to define the year. Here's how companies are preparing for the changing landscape.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 3, 2023

Rivian lays off 6% of workforce

The job cuts do not impact the EV maker's manufacturing plant in Illinois.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 2, 2023

Manufacturing production levels fall for third-straight month

Two national indices reported an overall contraction based on soft demand from customers still working through inventory backlogs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 1, 2023

New Jersey Institute of Technology gets $1M for manufacturing labor programs

The university will use the federal funding to establish community college and workforce development initiatives.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 31, 2023

The 3 jobs manufacturers are struggling to fill in 2023

Labor shortages are expected to persist across the industry as companies strain to find talent. Here's who manufacturers are looking to hire.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 27, 2023