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  • An aerial view of Benteler's steel tube plant in Louisiana.
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    Steel pipe manufacturer abandons Louisiana plant deal

    Benteler Group cited improved market conditions as reason to scrap the deal, while the Justice Department claims the decision came after it voiced antitrust concerns.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Energy Department seeks cobalt alternatives for lithium-ion batteries

    Researchers created and analyzed a material for a lithium-ion cathode that uses no cobalt and is instead rich in nickel.

    By Stephen Singer • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Trendline

    Controlling Rising Manufacturing Costs

    How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
  • J&J Snack Foods' frozen beverage business, which includes ICEE products, was not affected by ERP conversion issues.
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    J&J Snack Foods adds production lines as product portfolio grows

    The food manufacturer looks to boost capacity to grow its frozen novelty and pretzel offerings.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
  • A zoomed in view of a Peloton bike with the logo visible in red.
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    Peloton struggles to offload manufacturing assets

    The connected fitness company is looking to shrink its operating footprint, but it hasn’t been able to find the right buyers.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 7, 2023
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    U.S. auto parts manufacturer faces second allegation of workers’ rights violation at Mexico facility

    The review, requested by the Department of Labor, is part of a push to enforce domestic labor laws at U.S.-owned factories. 

    By • Updated Feb. 7, 2023
  • New technologies and machines in production.
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    Rockwell Automation names new head of supply chain

    Company veteran Bob Buttermore will lead the industrial manufacturer's operations, sourcing and logistics beginning later this month.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
  • The construction phase of ExxonMobil's new plastics plant.
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    ExxonMobil begins operations at $500M Louisiana plastics plant

    The facility in Baton Rouge is set to double the company’s capacity to meet rising demand for "durable, high-performance plastics."

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
  • The Ford F-150 Lightning is displayed at the North America International Auto Show.
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    SK On subsidiary exceeds hiring goal for Georgia battery plants

    SK Battery America hired over 2,600 workers for its two battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia two years ahead of schedule.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
  • The BMW manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico during the day in the desert.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group.

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    BMW to invest $860M to build EVs, batteries in Mexico

    The move will help accelerate the automaker’s goal of making 50% of its car sales EVs by 2030.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
  • Young Diverse Team of Automotive Engineers Working in Office at Car Factory.
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    What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2023

    Labor crunches, regulatory roadblocks and tech upgrades are set to define the year. Here's how companies are preparing for the changing landscape.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
  • Machinery, including large tanks and piping, used for biomass fermentation in an industrial building with red tile floors. A few people in hardhats are near the equipment.
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    Meati’s Mega Ranch opens, increasing its scale for a national launch

    Production at the 100,000-square-foot meat analog plant will equal that of a traditional cattle farming facility, the company said.

    By Megan Poinski • Feb. 3, 2023
  • The Rivian R1T is another electric truck from a less-known automaker.
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    Rivian lays off 6% of workforce

    The job cuts do not impact the EV maker's manufacturing plant in Illinois.

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
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    NEO Battery establishing US subsidiary to leverage federal funding opportunities

    The new entity will be based in Ohio, with a focus on expanding its silicon anode business.

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
  • Rendering of the planned $725 million expansion of Agilent's manufacturing capacity in Frederick, Colorado.
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    Biotech research firm plans $725M expansion at Colorado facility

    Agilent will add manufacturing capacity as demand for pharmaceutical ingredients remains strong.

    By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 2, 2023
  • A building with logo of drugmaker Eli Lilly.
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    Lilly to boost diabetes drug production with $450M factory investment

    The company aims to double its manufacturing capacity for its diabetes drugs at a plant in North Carolina.

    By Jonathan Gardner • Feb. 1, 2023
  • Airplane flying in the blue sky and biofuel tank trailer on the ground.
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    Department of Energy doles out $118M to biofuel production projects

    The projects receiving funds are part of a federal effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
  • Metal worker using a grinder
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    Manufacturing production levels fall for third-straight month

    Two national indices reported an overall contraction based on soft demand from customers still working through inventory backlogs.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
  • Niagara bottle being filled with water at plant.
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    Courtesy of Niagara Bottling

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    Niagara Bottling to build $160M facility in Louisiana

    The project is expected to help grow the state’s manufacturing sector as the company takes advantage of tax exemptions and workforce development programs. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
  • Person working at bakery facility
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    Food manufacturer to build $205M facility in Tennessee

    SK Food Group’s new site in the southeastern part of the state is slated for completion in 2025. 

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Pfizer to expand biologics production with acquisition of biotech facility

    The North Carolina site acquired from Abzena will be used for clinical-stage manufacturing, a spokesperson said.

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    2023 Industry Outlook

    The 3 jobs manufacturers are struggling to fill in 2023

    Labor shortages are expected to persist across the industry as companies strain to find talent. Here's who manufacturers are looking to hire.

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
  • One of TSMC's factories
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    TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand

    After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2023
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    2023 Industry Outlook

    How increased funding and regulatory changes in 2023 will affect manufacturers

    From more funding for public-private partnerships to a law addressing infant formula shortages, here are some notable changes affecting manufacturers.

    By • Jan. 25, 2023
  • 3M Monument in St. Paul, Minnesota in the dusk.
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    Courtesy of 3M

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    3M to lay off 2,500 manufacturing workers

    The company blamed the workforce reduction on rising costs and declining demand. 

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
  • A rendering of the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Esmeralda, Nevada.
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    Courtesy of Ioneer Ltd.

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    How one company is hoping to build a major lithium production site in Nevada

    With a $700 million loan commitment from the Department of Energy, Ioneer hopes to launch a site that could produce enough lithium to support 370,000 EVs annually.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023