Graphic Packaging International to shutter Ohio plant

The closure of the Middletown coated recycled paperboard manufacturing facility comes months ahead of schedule, cutting 130 workers.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 2, 2025

Rising waters: How manufacturers should approach flood preparation

As climate change increases the threat of extreme weather, manufacturers must have the proper infrastructure and insurance policies to protect employees and facilities against the risk of flooding.

By Michelle No • April 2, 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

Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion: PMI

The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.

By Kate Magill • April 1, 2025

Ski-Doo maker BRP expects $40M impact from tariffs

Bombardier Recreational Products has been pulling forward shipments into the U.S. since December, with the aim of avoiding some tariff impacts.

By Nathan Owens • March 31, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs lays off more than 1,200 workers as tariffs hit demand

A number of North American steel manufacturers are struggling to deal with the impacts of the Trump administration’s trade policy.

By Kate Magill • March 28, 2025

McCormick weighs price hikes to tackle tariff impacts

The seasonings and condiments maker plans to adjust its prices and leverage cost savings to mitigate trade dispute impacts.

By Nathan Owens • March 27, 2025

Schneider Electric to invest $700M in US manufacturing

The company aims to expand and renovate facilities across eight sites as it sees skyrocketing data center demand.

By Kate Magill • March 27, 2025

Perdue Farms seeks to dismiss PFAS lawsuit again

The agribusiness is cooperating with the Maryland Department of Environment on a way to address possible source contamination at its soybean processing plant.

By Nathan Owens • March 26, 2025

OCI Holdings plans $235M solar plant expansion in San Antonio

The company's subsidiary, Mission Solar Energy, is planning to make the new facility eligible for manufacturing tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Sara Samora • March 26, 2025

Hyundai to invest $21B in US manufacturing

The automaker plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as part of the investment.

By Kate Magill • March 25, 2025

CSW Industrials to acquire HVAC manufacturer for $313.5M

Aspen Manufacturing is the latest in a recent acquisition spree to grow CSW’s portfolio of heating and air, plumbing and electrical products.

By Nathan Owens • March 25, 2025

J&J pledges $55B in US manufacturing, R&D

The investments will support three production sites, as well as expansion at other plants in its supply chain.

By Jonathan Gardner • March 24, 2025

Saab transforms onboarding to retain top talent

Saab redefines onboarding with digital workflows, ensuring seamless starts and boosting employee satisfaction.

March 24, 2025

Nissan, SK On plan $661M US battery supply deal

The automaker will use the batteries to power electric vehicles manufactured at its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant.

By Kelly Stroh • March 21, 2025

Softbank to acquire chip designer Ampere for $6.5B

The deal is part of the investment giant's push into AI infrastructure and follows its recent multi-billion-dollar investment in OpenAI.

By Kate Magill • March 21, 2025

T1 Energy to establish $850M solar cell facility in Texas

The Austin facility comes as the company, formerly known as Freyr Battery, rebrands and focuses on the build-out of a domestic supply chain.

By Sara Samora • March 20, 2025

Merck to close Pennsylvania plant, lay off 163

The pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturer will conduct three rounds of job cuts starting in May and continuing through 2026.

By Nathan Owens • March 20, 2025

Boeing’s making progress on production, but obstacles could get in the way

As the company begins revving up its production after a year of quality scandals, experts say tariff uncertainty could hamper its progress.

By Sara Samora • March 18, 2025

Cra-Z-Art adds to manufacturers expanding US operations

The toy maker plans to grow its domestic footprint by more than 50%, citing tariffs as a driving factor.

By Kate Magill • March 18, 2025

Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal

The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers. 

By Jacob Wallace • March 17, 2025

India-based Syngene acquires its first US biologics site

The contract biotech company plans to invest around $50 million to buy and renovate a Baltimore facility as it shifts more focus to the U.S. market.

By Nathan Owens • March 14, 2025

Danish dairy giant inks deal to manufacture whey protein in US

Arla Foods will rely on a South Dakota-based processor to produce its ingredients as the co-op looks to expand in North America.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2025

GE Aerospace to spend nearly $1B on US manufacturing

The funds will assist the aviation engine maker to increase its safety, quality and delivery across 16 states.

By Sara Samora • March 13, 2025

Savannah sues 3M, DuPont over alleged PFAS contamination

City officials also accused manufacturers Mohawk Industries of using forever chemicals and contaminating local water resources.

By Sara Samora • March 12, 2025

Foxconn launches own AI model

The “FoxBrain” large language model was initially designed to support the contract electronics manufacturer’s in-house functions, including data analysis, reasoning and problem solving.

By Kate Magill • March 12, 2025