States pushed back against ‘forever chemicals’ in 2023

State PFAS bans and lawsuits have kept companies like 3M and DuPont de Nemours on their toes this year.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 18, 2023

Treasury finalizes guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits

Solar panel and battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.

By Joelle Anselmo • Updated Oct. 24, 2024

How the EPA’s new PFAS reporting rule impacts manufacturers

The Environmental Protection Agency estimated it will take the industry 11.6 million hours, or $800 million, to comply with the reporting rule.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 15, 2023

How the US is tackling persistent drug shortages

The $35 million for sterile injectable medicines is a good start, but more reform for drug supply and pricing is needed, experts say.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 14, 2023

6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting

A desire to reduce costs, lead times, political risk and emissions are just some of the reasons behind onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023

New York inks $10B toward semiconductor R&D partnership

The collaboration includes $9 billion of private investment from chipmakers such as IBM, Micron and Applied Materials.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 12, 2023

DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions

The change from the previous per-child basis is another enforcement shift in a year where federal regulators cracked down on child labor law violators.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2023

White House gives first CHIPS grant to defense contractor BAE Systems

The $35 million seeks to quadruple the production of semiconductor chips used in national security defense systems like the F-35 fighter jet program.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 11, 2023

How manufacturers need to adapt to changing PFAS regulations

Enhesa’s Kamelija Milosev on why companies need to take notice of new regulations against forever chemicals, and how they can prepare to limit the substances in processes. 

By Kamelija Milosev • Dec. 7, 2023

Ford says new UAW contract will cost $8.8B

The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2023

New IRA guidance limits battery components made in China

The long-awaited proposed guidelines clarify how the law’s “foreign entity of concern” requirements will impact automakers’ ability to qualify for EV tax credits.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023

DOE invests $169M in electric heat pump manufacturing

Funding for nine projects will create more than 1,700 jobs and reduce emissions at 15 sites.

By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 1, 2023

How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen manufacturing supply chains

Procurement tactics like creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's playbook, a White House advisor told Supply Chain Dive.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023

White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council

After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023

Catalent to expand weight-loss drug production amid booming demand

The contract drug maker is also expanding its gene therapy manufacturing thanks to growing business with Sarepta Therapeutics.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 22, 2023

Commerce Department offers $3B in chip packaging manufacturing funds

The money will support tech and workforce development as the U.S. looks to grow its domestic semiconductor sector. 

By Sara Samora • Nov. 20, 2023

OSHA proposes 3M pay $312K for Wisconsin plant’s safety violations

Inspectors investigated the Prairie du Chien site after a worker died getting caught in a fiber roll machine.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 17, 2023

Make a plan ‘right now’ for $55K overtime rule, attorney says

Companies should know whether they will reclassify workers or raise wages should DOL finalize its proposal, Cozen O’Connor’s Mariah Passarelli recommends.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 16, 2023

Energy Department offers $3.5B for battery manufacturing

The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go towards new, retrofitted and expanded battery and critical mineral production sites.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 15, 2023

Researchers find PFAS in non-plastic straws, complicating sustainability efforts

Recent studies showing the presence of forever chemicals in a range of “eco-friendly” alternatives highlight the need for third-party certifications.

By Lela Nargi • Nov. 15, 2023

EPA considers reevaluating vinyl chloride, as PVC remains common in certain packaging

Spurred in part by the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, environmental groups are urging the agency to review the chemical’s safety. 

By April Reese • Nov. 9, 2023

Philips leader signed off on sale of respiratory devices despite evidence of health risks: report

Roy Jakobs approved the sale of respiratory devices held by manufacturers after the company stopped shipping new machines, according to an article published last week by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and ProPublica.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 9, 2023

How AI is changing drug manufacturing

How artificial intelligence is moving into pharmaceutical production and what the FDA is doing about it.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 8, 2023

Why Inflation Reduction Act subsidies should differentiate between critical mineral mining and process

While the U.S. is limited in its domestic mining abilities for critical minerals like lithium and graphite, it has the potential for increased processing capacity.

By John DeMaio • Nov. 7, 2023

IRS bumps 401(k) contribution limit to $23K for 2024

The $500 increase affects all salaried employees, whether at manufacturers, warehouses or other employers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 6, 2023