3M idles PFAS production at Belgium plant

The chemical titan is weighing whether to temporarily pause or permanently end the manufacturing of affected products ahead of a planned phase-out by 2025.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 26, 2023

Ford reportedly pausing construction of Michigan EV plant

The automaker broke the news a day before President Joe Biden heads to Michigan in support of the UAW strike.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2023

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Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.

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Deere lays off more than 200 workers in Illinois

The agriculture equipment giant is making changes to balance its production workforce with the needs of its Harvester Works factory in East Moline.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 25, 2023

PLZ CCO Kathy Elkey talks technology integration in contract manufacturing

The executive is using AI and automation to boost efficiency in the aerosol and chemical production business.

By Rebecca Heilweil • Sept. 22, 2023

Samsung Biologics and Bristol Myers Squibb expand partnership

The $241 million agreement includes large-scale production of an antibody cancer drug substance at the contract drug maker’s largest South Korea facility.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 22, 2023

Clorox warns of product shortages a month after disclosing cyberattack

The household product maker expects to return to automated order processing starting next week, with plans to ramp up production over time.

By David Jones • Sept. 20, 2023

Hershey expands executive ranks with first chief technology officer

Deepak Bhatia, who previously worked at Amazon, brings expertise in automation, supply chain and artificial intelligence to the candy maker.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2023

Joby Aviation to build $500M Ohio air taxi plant

The facility will build, test and fly eVTOL air taxis that will be used for commercial passenger flights.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2023

UAW rejects Stellantis’ 21% pay raise proposal

The White House is sending a team to Detroit early this week to help end the United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three, according to news reports.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 19, 2023

Kennametal to close up to 5 plants as it seeks $100M in cost savings

The machinery maker plans to keep investing in factories and use automation where it makes sense, executives said.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 19, 2023

BASF, Nanotech Energy team up to produce lithium-ion batteries with recycled metals

The companies will also work with American Battery Technology Co. and Toda Advanced Materials to build a North America-based battery value chain.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 18, 2023

Press Glass to invest $155.3M in Virginia plant expansion

The investment is about 10 miles away from the Poland-based glass manufacturer’s North America headquarters and factory.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 15, 2023

Recession fears are abating, but manufacturers are still pessimistic: NAM survey

While many executives worry about a weak economy and tight labor market, National Association of Manufacturers Chief Economist Chad Moutray said he thinks the industry is turning a corner.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 15, 2023

Hillenbrand acquires Schenck Process’s food, materials business for $730M

The deal is part of the machinery maker’s strategy to grow its plastics, food and recycling businesses.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 14, 2023

Boeing supplier plans $65M Kentucky plant upgrade

Safran Landing Systems is purchasing new equipment for the Walton site to meet the rising demand for its carbon composite brakes.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 13, 2023

Southeast a ‘powerhouse’ of EV manufacturing but utility investment lags rest of nation: report

“We're going to do a lot of education and outreach to our regulators,” said Stan Cross, electric transportation policy director for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2023

Hyundai’s Georgia EV supplier network adds 3 more manufacturers

Since the automaker broke ground last year, 11 investments by the company’s partners have totaled over $2 billion in the state.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2023

JM Smucker to buy Twinkies manufacturer Hostess Brands for $5.6B

The purchase will deepen the jam and peanut butter maker’s presence in growing categories and consumer occasions focused on convenience.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2023

Sonoco adds 15 facilities in $330M WestRock deal

The deal adds 1,100 employees across the U.S., Mexico, Chile and Argentina and expands the company's recycled fiber-based packaging capacity.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 11, 2023

Gotion to establish $2B Illinois battery plant

The China-based manufacturer plans to create 2,600 jobs at the site, set to open next year.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2023

5 ways manufacturers can execute on innovation

At a time of immense change in the industry, companies should take manageable steps to experiment with new ideas and implement operational changes. 

By Jerry Gootee • Sept. 11, 2023

Why chemical companies should prepare for hurricane season

As climate change leads to more extreme weather, experts warn thousands of U.S. chemicals plants should secure their facilities to prevent the release of hazardous materials.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 8, 2023

Domtar to ‘indefinitely’ idle Ontario mill, affecting 450 jobs

The decision to shut down the plant followed ongoing operating losses and high maintenance costs. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 8, 2023

FDA issues warning letters to three baby formula makers

Perrigo, ByHeart and Mead Johnson received letters as part of the agency's ongoing review of formula manufacturing after years of constrained supply and recalls.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 7, 2023

Saint-Gobain to close New Hampshire plant in restructuring move

The gradual shuttering will mark an end to composite solutions production in North America for the France-based company.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 6, 2023