International Paper to exit molded fiber market, sell select Mexico sites

The company is also shuttering packaging and recycling facilities in Ohio and Kansas. The announcement will impact over 100 U.S. employees — just the latest update in IP’s ongoing North American optimization.

By Maria Rachal , Katie Pyzyk • June 30, 2025

Tariffs, regulations and talent: Manufacturing trends to watch in H2

Manufacturers should prepare for regulatory changes at the state and federal level and continue developing a skilled data analysis and emerging technologies workforce, write two KPMG experts.

By Claudia Saran and Amy Matsuo • June 30, 2025

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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

Outdated cost models are quietly undermining manufacturing profitability

Cost overruns don’t begin with the supply chain — they begin with bad assumptions upstream.

June 30, 2025

Intel to shutter its automotive business, lay off department employees

The move is the latest in CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s mission to cut costs as the chipmaker lays off 107 workers in California.

By Nathan Owens • June 26, 2025

Tracking PFAS legislation across the US

Stay up to date on the status of pending legislation in 2025 as more states pass laws to restrict the use of PFAS in manufacturing processes and consumer products.

By Sara Samora , Kate Magill • June 26, 2025

Steelmaker Nucor restores operations, confirms limited data breach

The steel products giant said it does not expect the cyberattack to have a material impact on its operations.

By David Jones • June 26, 2025

Volvo CE to sell off ownership in China-based SDLG

The roughly $839 million sale would allow the construction equipment giant to refocus its regional strategy as it expands operations across Europe and North America.

By Nathan Owens • June 25, 2025

Chipmaker Wolfspeed to file for bankruptcy

The North Carolina-based company plans to remain operational throughout the restructuring process, which it expects to be completed by the end of September.

By Nathan Owens • June 24, 2025

GE Appliances completes $180M Georgia plant expansion

The investment added robotic cells to the factory’s lines for expedited cooking product assembly.

By Sara Samora • Updated June 24, 2025

Hormel Foods brings back former CEO to serve on an interim basis

Jeffrey Ettinger, who was chief executive from 2005 to 2016, will again lead the company as the Spam maker aims to install a permanent replacement late next year.

By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2025

IBM develops AI-powered PFAS screening tool

The company’s research division leveraged artificial intelligence to help identify forever chemicals in its work, as well as suggest available alternatives.

By Sara Samora • June 23, 2025

US tractor slump continues as Canada sales rise

Farm equipment manufacturers are looking for a turnaround in the overall agriculture economy as U.S. demand issues persist.

By Nathan Owens • June 23, 2025

Flexibility key in tariff turmoil: Toyota, Rivian execs

Executives from the two automakers suggest that with fluctuating trade policies, the short-term priority for OEMs should be staying the course.

By Larry Avila • June 23, 2025

Nippon’s US Steel acquisition: By the numbers

The company's variety of investments includes $3.1 billion in U.S. Steel's Gary, Indiana, steel mill, as well as a new project in an undecided location.

By Kate Magill • June 20, 2025

Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover

The deal gives President Donald Trump approval over key provisions of the new partnership, including any job moves, facility closures or other future acquisitions. 

By Kate Magill • June 18, 2025

Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?

When it comes to reshoring garment production, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2025

Yaskawa America to expand Wisconsin plant, streamline manufacturing

The automation component manufacturer is spending $180 million to expand its Franklin site as it plans to relocate and transfer workers and production from its Illinois facilities.

By Sara Samora • June 17, 2025

Allison Transmission acquires Dana’s off-highway unit for $2.7B

Through the purchase, the supplier aims to expand its commercial powertrain offerings to a broader global marketplace. 

By Larry Avila • June 17, 2025

Trump approves US Steel-Nippon merger

The two steel manufacturers announced $11 billion in new investments by 2028.

By Sara Samora • June 16, 2025

How to improve inventory accuracy in a warehouse: 5 strategies for success

Learn how real-time tracking, automation and digital twins can help.

By Nick Mamouzellos • June 16, 2025

Volvo to expand US construction equipment production

The expansion is part of a $261 million investment to bolster key production sites to mitigate supply chain risks as tariffs evolve and pressure companies.

By Nathan Owens • June 13, 2025

Goodyear to sell synthetic rubber business to private equity firm for $650M

The tire maker’s deal with Gemspring Capital Management includes manufacturing facilities in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, and a research and development site in Akron, Ohio.

By Sara Samora • June 12, 2025

AESC halts construction on $1.6B battery cell facility in South Carolina

The BMW supplier also pulled out its plans to build a second facility for its $1.5 billion expansion at the Florence County site.

By Sara Samora • June 11, 2025

GM plans $4B investment to boost US manufacturing

The automaker aims to increase production of its gas-powered and electric vehicles at its Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee plants over the next two years.

By Eric Walz • June 11, 2025

Cargill invests $90M to automate Colorado beef plant

The technology will provide real-time production insights that can help preserve more meat per cow.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 11, 2025