US Steel to be sold to Nippon Steel for $14.9B

The deal will expand U.S. production and increase the companies’ steel capacity to 86 million tons a year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 19, 2023

Miele to build first US plant in Alabama

The Opelika site will help the luxury appliance maker cut down delivery time from 10 weeks to just a few days.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 13, 2023

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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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Fujifilm to invest $200M in cell therapy production

The funds are meant to boost Fujifilm’s capacity to manufacture cell therapies, a market it expects to grow substantially in the coming years.

By Delilah Alvarado • Dec. 11, 2023

DuPont opens semiconductor component plant in Delaware

The new site is the chemical maker's third facility in Newark and produces Kalrez, a form of PFAS.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 11, 2023

White House gives first CHIPS grant to defense contractor BAE Systems

The $35 million seeks to quadruple the production of semiconductor chips used in national security defense systems like the F-35 fighter jet program.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 11, 2023

Dzyne Technologies to build California drone facility

The defense contractor will manufacture unmanned aerial systems as part of a $90 million Defense Department contract.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 8, 2023

E-One Moli to build battery cell plant in Canada

The facility joins the country’s efforts to build a battery supply chain and transition to cleaner energy.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2023

Siemens, Intel partner on semiconductor manufacturing

The collaboration aims to drive efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across the sector.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 6, 2023

Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant

The Virginia facility is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2023

Nucor plans $280M Alabama plant expansion

The investment is part of the steelmaker's plan to shift production from Texas to Alabama, North Carolina and Kentucky.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 5, 2023

New Balance breaks ground on New Hampshire plant

The Londonderry facility will be the athletic shoemaker’s sixth U.S. factory as the company looks to expand its manufacturing footprint.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 4, 2023

Amkor to build $2B chip packaging plant in Arizona

The site will package and test chips produced at a nearby TSMC site, with Apple as the new facility's largest customer.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 1, 2023

Anheuser-Busch spends $13M to upgrade Georgia brewery

The investment in the Cartersville facility will grow the AB InBev plant's beyond beer and craft production capacity.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2023

Ohio State, Honda partner on EV battery R&D center

The center aims to accelerate battery cell materials and manufacturing technologies for EVs and further workforce development.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 29, 2023

Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials

The automaker will use aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production in North Carolina.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023

Battery maker Enovix planning $1.2B factory in Malaysia

The U.S. manufacturer will spread the investment out over 15 years, beginning with a $70 million manufacturing line. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 28, 2023

BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with automakers' EV plans.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2023

US manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for construction firms

Private companies have spent more than half a trillion dollars since 2021 to onshore facilities back to the U.S., according to the White House.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 22, 2023

Lilly plans new $2.5B plant amid growing obesity drug demand

Following the approval of weight-loss treatment Zepbound, the drugmaker is adding manufacturing capacity to avert shortages and restricted access.

By Jonathan Gardner • Nov. 21, 2023

Koura eyes $800M battery component investment in Louisiana

The chemical maker plans to build two new facilities for lithium battery material production in St. Gabriel.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2023

Bobcat to build first Mexico manufacturing site

The $300 million Monterrey factory will help grow the company's North American production capacity by 20%.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 20, 2023

Micron Biomedical receives millions for mass production of needle-free vaccines

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant could help treat measles in developing countries.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 20, 2023

Ramen maker Nissin Foods expands U.S. presence with South Carolina plant

Plans for the Japan-based company's new site come amid "unprecedented demand" for brands like Cup Noodles. 

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023

Hanwha Aerospace establishes global engine business headquarters in Connecticut

The South Korea-based aerospace and defense manufacturer looks to forge closer ties with suppliers after operating in the state since 2019.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 16, 2023

Schneider Electric, Compass Datacenters expand data center manufacturing partnership

The $3 billion agreement aims to expedite production of the standardized centers while lowering costs.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 14, 2023