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    US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

    Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

    By • July 1, 2025
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    Opinion

    How manufacturers can turn tariffs into a strategic advantage for long-term success

    Tariffs, while disruptive, can force companies to pinpoint weaknesses in their operations, address them and strengthen their competitive advantage for the long-term, writes Daniel Wolf of PROS.

    By Daniel Wolf • July 1, 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
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    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
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    Opinion

    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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    Outdated cost models are quietly undermining manufacturing profitability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
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    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 • June 26, 2025
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    Tracker

    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 , • June 26, 2025
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    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
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    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 • June 25, 2025
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    Wolfspeed files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    The North Carolina-based company plans to reduce its overall debt by $4.6 billion and continue operating as usual through the court proceedings.

    By • Updated July 2, 2025
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    GE Appliances completes $180M Georgia plant expansion

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

    By • Updated June 24, 2025
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    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
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    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 • June 23, 2025
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    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 • June 23, 2025
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    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
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    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 • June 20, 2025
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    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 • June 18, 2025
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    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
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    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 • June 17, 2025
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    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
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    Trump approves US Steel-Nippon merger

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

    By • June 16, 2025
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    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
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    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 • June 13, 2025
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    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 • June 12, 2025
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    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 • June 11, 2025