First Solar hit by manufacturing issues, terminated contracts in Q3

The solar manufacturer's revenue declined 10.8% year over year as the clean energy regulatory environment remains unstable.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 20, 2024

Stellantis to lay off 400 workers at Detroit material logistics facility

The latest job cuts follow the automaker's earlier layoff announcement of 1,100 UAW-represented employees at the automaker’s Toledo South Assembly Plant in Ohio.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2024

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Automation in manufacturing operations

Companies are investing in a variety of automation initiatives to enhance factory performance and save costs.

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Sumitomo Rubber to lay off 1,380 workers, close New York tire plant

The Japan-based company ceased production at the Tonawanda plant on Nov. 7 and plans to import tires from other global facilities.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024

Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant

The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.

By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 19, 2024

2025 Outlook: How U.S. manufacturers will face challenges and growth opportunities

Explore how middle-market manufacturing leaders are navigating several key trends, the challenges they face and which growth opportunities they plan to prioritize.

Nov. 18, 2024

Spirit AeroSystems endures $477M loss in Q3, raises red flag

Losses have soared to $1.5 billion this year as the company weathers Boeing’s commercial airplane facilities’ strike.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 15, 2024

Campbell Soup sells Noosa to fresh foods manufacturer Lakeview Farms

The CPG giant will also divest Noosa’s manufacturing facility in Bellvue, Colorado.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2024

Pallidus ditches South Carolina manufacturing plant plans

The chip component maker formerly announced it planned to invest $443 million to build a facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 14, 2024

Freyr Battery enters solar manufacturing space

The company will pay $340 million for a Trina Solar facility and begin construction on another 5 GW solar manufacturing facility next year.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 13, 2024

Satellite startup Akash Systems to receive $18.2M in CHIPS funding

The satellite component maker will use the funds to support its move into chip cooling technology production.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 13, 2024

AstraZeneca invests $3.5B in US manufacturing, R&D

The UK-based pharmaceutical company will create over 1,000 jobs by the end of 2026.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 13, 2024

Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare

Frontloading commodity imports could be a temporary solution, but diversified sourcing will be critical long term, experts say.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 12, 2024

4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 12, 2024

Trump win is ‘setback’ for clean energy efforts, but advocates say progress will continue

The president-elect has pledged to overturn rules limiting power plant emissions and roll back government support for electric vehicles.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2024

Wolfspeed laying off 20% of workforce

The struggling chipmaker will close multiple facilities and reduce headcount in an effort to save approximately $200 million. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 11, 2024

Corning, Powerex receive CHIPS funding

The glass maker and power module manufacturer will use the money for facilities in New York and Pennsylvania.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 8, 2024

GSK to invest $800M in Pennsylvania drug expansion

The drugmaker’s U.S. plans comes on the heels of a rough quarter, with lower vaccine demand driving down Q3 sales by 15% year over year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 8, 2024

Industry leaders react to Trump presidential win

Manufacturing trade groups are pledging to work with Donald Trump to strengthen the industry’s economy.

By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 6, 2024

White House to launch R&D competition for AI in chip manufacturing

The up to $100 million in funding will target university-led collaborations to drive more sustainable semiconductor production.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 6, 2024

PepsiCo to shutter Chicago bottling plant, lay off more than 100 workers

The union representing the employees sharply criticized the closure, noting that the beverage giant failed to provide the required 60-day notice.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 6, 2024

California chosen for second CHIPS R&D facility

The design and collaboration facility is expected to drive more than $1 billion in research funding over the next 10 years.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 5, 2024

Boeing strike ends as union approves new contract

The strike lasted nearly two months, costing Boeing and its suppliers $9.7 billion.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 5, 2024

Election 2024 and manufacturing: a look back

As voters head to the polls, here’s a review of how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris view the future of U.S. manufacturing.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 5, 2024

Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions

Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. 

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 4, 2024

Boeing, IAM reach revised tentative deal

If the labor union’s 33,000 members vote to accept the aircraft maker’s offer, they’ll return to work on Nov. 6.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 1, 2024