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Biden’s proposed tariffs on China steel, aluminum fall short, industry group says
The Can Manufacturers Institute is pushing the president to do more than triple the average 7.5% tariff rate under section 301.
By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2024 -
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Taiwan earthquake’s impact on chip industry likely to be ‘moderate,’ experts say
The island is home to nearly all of the world’s most advanced chip production, making even small delays potentially troubling for semiconductor supply chains.
By Kate Magill • April 5, 2024 -
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Manufacturing is ‘highly likely in our next growth cycle’: March PMI
The industry was buoyed by a rise in demand and production rates last month, encouraging manufacturers to invest more in capacity.
By Kate Magill • April 1, 2024 -
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How automakers can navigate Port of Baltimore disruptions
Companies can look to other East Coast ports for alternative import options, but be prepared for slower deliveries, experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • March 29, 2024 -
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Prices of eggs, cocoa challenge production costs
Wells Fargo said the commodities’ rates will remain elevated as food businesses deal with another year of bird flu and a harsh climate in cocoa-growing regions.
By Chris Casey • March 15, 2024 -
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Bombardier ups supplier support to relieve manufacturing pressures
The company aims to build inventory in the first half of the year to meet its projected delivery goal of up to 155 aircraft in 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2024 -
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Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan
The money will go towards constructing processing facilities at Lithium Americas’ upcoming project, expected to produce 40,000 tons of the material a year beginning in 2027.
By Kate Magill • March 14, 2024 -
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FDA recalls 6 more cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels
The agency is urging U.S. cinnamon makers and distributors to conduct more product control testing in the wake of recent lead contamination outbreaks.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 14, 2024 -
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How the SEC climate rule will impact manufacturers’ supply chains
Even with scope 3 emissions left out of the new rule, contract manufacturers should be prepared to report emissions data as more states adopt disclosure requirements, experts say.
By Kate Magill • March 12, 2024 -
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Manufacturing pulling out of the ‘malaise’ despite some performance dips: PMI
While some metrics like employment and production were down based on the ISM’s monthly report, economists remain optimistic about the year ahead.
By Kate Magill • March 1, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow the FDA traced the WanaBana lead outbreak to a single food processor
The investigation into the applesauce pouch maker highlights efforts to tighten lead regulation in food production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Panasonic Energy inks graphite supply deal for U.S. battery factories
Nouveau Monde Graphite will supply the battery maker with 18,000 tons a year of the material from its mine in Quebec.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Cleveland-Cliffs to idle West Virginia tinplate factory
The steelmaker will lay off roughly 900 workers after the International Trade Commission opted not to implement anti-dumping tariffs against steel imports.
By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Panasonic, Novonix sign synthetic graphite supply deal
The deal will help the battery maker as it launches its Kansas factory, which is expected to supply automakers like Tesla and Mazda.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Struggling cocoa crop may hurt chocolate manufacturers
Supply remains scarce due to heavy rains and the spread of black pod disease in West Africa, according to a recent CoBank report.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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GM, LG Chem ink $19B cathode material supply deal
The South Korea-based chemical maker will supply the automaker with enough CAM to power five million EVs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Novo Holdings to buy contract drugmaker Catalent for $16.5B
In a related deal, Novo Nordisk will buy three Catalent factories as it works to expand production of its obesity and diabetes medicines.
By Jonathan Gardner • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Stardust Power to build lithium refinery in Oklahoma
The company plans to turn the facility into a hub for its domestic supply chain.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Battery recycling could cut dependence on China for rare earths
Circularity strategies like battery reuse could help the U.S. meet up to 40% of rare earth needs, says a new study in Nature Geoscience.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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4 food manufacturing trends for 2024
Producers should prepare for continued supply disruptions and a tight labor market this year, experts say.
By Erin X. Wong • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Manufacturing ended the year in a lull, but optimism up for 2024: PMI
The industry could enter growth mode as early as March, economists say.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Manufacturers call out downstream effects of reshoring
Snarled supply chains led many companies to shift production closer to consumers. Such strategies can have unintended consequences.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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How to avoid the next sriracha shortage
Smaller producers are snatching up market space left by supply constraints of Huy Fong Food’s popular spicy condiment.
By Erin X. Wong • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Lockheed Martin sues supplier over ‘massive’ price hike
Howmet Aerospace, which sells the titanium materials used for the aerospace company’s F-35 jet, disputed the allegations and called the lawsuit meritless.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 14, 2023 -
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Deep DiveNearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America
The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2023
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