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    DuPont to sell 80% of Delrin business for $1.8B

    The resin business sale marks the chemical manufacturer's planned exit of its former mobility and materials segment, CEO Ed Breen said.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Spirit AeroSystems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner to cut production emissions

    The Boeing supplier and the lab will collaborate as part of a Department of Energy effort to lower industrial manufacturing's carbon footprint.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

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

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    What Minnesota’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ means for manufacturers

    As more states regulate the use of PFAS in everyday items, producers must explore alternatives and navigate the added costs and processes of the shift.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Kraft Heinz names next CEO

    Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take the helm of the food manufacturing giant in January after leading the company’s North American operations since 2020. 

    By Chris Casey • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Intel calls off $5.4B Tower Semiconductor acquisition

    The termination comes after the deal failed to receive regulatory approval from China, Bloomberg reported.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    3 ways manufacturers can save on energy costs

    As prices continue to rise, companies should evaluate which equipment and facilities spend the most and consider renewable alternatives.

    By Rebecca Heilweil • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Honda US deliveries jump 45% in Q1 as production hiccups ease

    The automaker is investing heavily in US manufacturing, including the creation of an EV hub in Ohio to begin producing vehicles in 2026.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Rivian boosts production by 50% in Q2

    The automaker’s electric vehicle increased cost efficiencies across all major categories and raised its production outlook for the year.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    AMD prioritizes AI chip manufacturing as PC revenues plummet

    The chipmaker's computer processing and PC-related revenues fell 54% YoY in Q2.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Tyson Foods to shutter 4 poultry plants

    The closures are the latest announced by the company this year as it faces headwinds caused by slowing sales and higher operating costs.

    By Chris Casey • Aug. 10, 2023
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    DuPont, Corteva and Chemours amend $1.2B ‘forever chemicals’ settlement proposal

    The changes will allow attorneys general across the U.S. more time to seek clarification and respond to the proposed settlement, according to court documents.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Emergent to lay off around 400 in pivot away from contract manufacturing

    The biotech company will reduce operations at facilities in Baltimore and Canton, Massachusetts as part of cost-cutting measures.

    By Jacob Bell • Aug. 9, 2023
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    4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

    Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

    By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023
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    WestRock to permanently close Washington paper mill, 400 employees affected

    The mill, which produces about 510,000 tons of kraft and white top linerboard and bleached pulp annually, will close by Sept. 30.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Bankrupt AeroCision looks to pay suppliers $5M

    The aerospace parts manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 last week after it buckled under revenue shortfalls, rising costs and supply chain disruptions. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Hyundai supplier plans $170M facility in Tennessee

    Hanon Systems’ fourth U.S. facility will produce automotive thermal solutions for EV makers in North America.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Boeing ups 737 production goal as it stabilizes manufacturing

    The aerospace company delivered 136 total aircraft last quarter, with plans to reach 50 unit deliveries a month by 2026.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Northrop Grumman opens hypersonic missile production site in Maryland

    The new plant will build two types of ultrafast engines and support development of Air Force hypersonic attack cruise missiles.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    DuPont completes purchase of Spectrum Plastics Group for $1.75B

    The chemical giant expects the addition of the medical device maker will lead to $20 million in cost synergies.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Enphase Energy begins shipping from Foxconn-operated manufacturing site

    The solar equipment maker's newest contract production site is part of its plan to build three sites in the U.S.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz investing over $2.2B to reskill workforce in AI

    The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training as auto manufacturing modernizes.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Walmart partners with biotech firm to reduce manufacturing emissions

    A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to produce affordable apparel using carbon-capture technology.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Infant formula maker Bobbie acquires Nature’s One

    With the deal, the formula startup hopes to serve 15% of the general U.S. market as it grows production capacity.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Ford restarts production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck

    The automaker is tripling its manufacturing capacity as it faces increased competition from GM and Tesla.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Manufacturing is in a trough, but economists say recovery is on the way

    While consumer demand remains low, manufacturers are preparing for better days ahead, with slightly improved production levels and stable prices.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023