Hitachi unveils $1B grid manufacturing investment, including Virginia transformer factory

The new $457 million transformer production facility in South Boston, Virginia, is expected to begin operations in 2028.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2025

Sodium-ion battery maker Natron Energy shuts down, halts $1.4B factory plans

The North Carolina plant would have expanded the company’s capacity 40 times over. Its facilities in Michigan and California have also closed.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 8, 2025

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Controlling Rising Manufacturing Costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Electricity costs are climbing fast and so is demand for power. Here’s what forward-looking manufacturers can do about it.

Solid oxide fuel cells offer a reliable option to control energy costs amid rising grid uncertainty.

Sept. 8, 2025

Small Business Administration unveils loan program for small manufacturers

Eligible borrowers will be able to access revolving credit of up to $5 million for working capital needs, effective Oct. 1, and use the funds in tandem with other SBA and commercial loans.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2025

Amkor relocates $2B semiconductor facility to larger Arizona site

After delays and pushback from local residents, the company is moving forward with construction in the coming days. Production is set to begin in early 2028.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 4, 2025

Asus pivots production to Southeast Asia to ease tariffs

The company has moved over 90% of its motherboard and PC production to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 4, 2025

Nvidia Q2 revenue surged 56% YoY on data center-related sales

Two unnamed customers made up 39% of the fabless chip company's total revenue.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 3, 2025

DuPont to divest Kevlar, Nomex business for $1.8B

The company is selling its aramids business to chemical manufacturer Arclin as it shifts its focus in preparation to spin off Qnity Electronics by Nov. 1.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 3, 2025

Danone to spend millions on Ohio plant expansion amid ‘explosive growth’ in yogurt

The Oikos maker is reaping the benefits of consumer interest in products rich in protein, probiotics and other nutrients.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2025

August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI

Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025

August expansions, deals and openings from Roche, Arclin, Toto and more

A luxury toilet maker opened a Georgia facility, aerospace manufacturer Rocket Lab enhanced its payloads via acquisition and HNI is combining with office furniture maker Steelcase, among other recent investments.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 28, 2025

The private equity firm that wants to revitalize US manufacturing

Manufacturing Revitalization Corporation of America has a unique approach of employee ownership as its exit strategy. Cofounder Jason Azevedo and DTC lead Elton Rivas talk about evolving costs, consumer trends and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 28, 2025

Over 600 workers begin strike at 2 GE Aerospace facilities

The Boeing engine supplier will continue to provide benefits to the striking union members at its sites in Ohio and Kentucky in accordance with the law, according to the company's website.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 28, 2025

How Bigbelly reshored its waste and recycling bin operations from Mexico

What started as a college idea about solar compactors has evolved into one of the more recognizable public space waste container brands. Bigbelly doubled production in recent years and sees more growth ahead.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 27, 2025

Hyundai boosts US investments to $26B through 2028

The automaker aims to significantly expand its domestic manufacturing footprint, including steel production and robotics.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 27, 2025

J&J earmarks $2B for Fujifilm’s North Carolina facility

The 10-year deal will expand the biopharma giant’s capacity to better meet U.S. demand for advanced medicines and create 120 jobs for the Raleigh area.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 26, 2025

ChemForward, Apple launch screening tool to protect electronics manufacturing workers

Employees use cleaners and degreasers to remove contaminants during electronics or semiconductor production, constantly exposing them to industrial solvents that could cause cancer, irritation and other illnesses.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 25, 2025

US government to take 10% stake in Intel with CHIPS funding

The $8.9 billion investment marks a strategic shift in funding for the Trump administration as it looks to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 25, 2025

Trump’s tax law could boost cash flow for manufacturers with deductions and more

The recently signed tax law allows bonus depreciation for qualifying equipment, offers R&D deductions, locks in the corporate tax rate and more. But tariffs and tax code interpretations could still complicate companies’ financial plans.

By Michelle No • Aug. 25, 2025

How to increase your CNC capacity without new machines

How can you unlock extra manufacturing capacity - without adding a single new machine tool?

By Norval Scott • Aug. 25, 2025

The future of manufacturing belongs to systems thinkers

Licensys’ Matteo Neri urges industry leaders to look beyond efficiency and take a broader view about how to define operational excellence in a constantly changing world.

By Matteo Neri • Aug. 21, 2025

Rivian moving forward on $5B Georgia EV plant

The electric vehicle manufacturer had ceased construction on the facility near Social Circle in 2024 to cut costs.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 20, 2025

Federal court orders Chemours to stop PFAS discharge from West Virginia facility

The Teflon product manufacturer is disappointed in the court’s ruling and plans to appeal, a company spokesperson said. The company settled another lawsuit related to its Washington Works facility in 2023 for $110 million.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 20, 2025

Foxconn, Softbank to establish joint data center equipment factory

The Apple product manufacturer sold the Lordstown, Ohio, facility to the Japan-based conglomerate for $375 million.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 19, 2025

Tyson adjusts beef production in face of low supply, healthy demand

The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle availability.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 18, 2025