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Deep Dive
What employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference
The U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former official said.
By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2024 -
Virgin Galactic opens Arizona commercial spaceship factory
The space tourism company aims to begin production in Q1 2025 for its six-passenger planes.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 24, 2024 -
Trendline
Controlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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EPA awards $160M grants for clean construction materials
The Inflation Reduction Act funds will support 38 projects chosen to develop materials with low-carbon emissions.
By Sara Samora • July 24, 2024 -
Keurig Dr Pepper to close Virginia K-Cup plant
The shuttering of the facility will impact 379 workers as the company ramps production at a South Carolina site.
By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2024 -
Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain
The outage reportedly shut down two of the automaker's production lines Friday morning, according to Business Insider.
By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2024 -
CordenPharma to invest $980M in US, Europe GLP-1 capacity
The Switzerland-based company will expand a Colorado site to meet rising peptide demand for popular weight loss drugs.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 23, 2024 -
Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production
The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.
By Eric Walz • July 22, 2024 -
VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline
The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.
By Haley Cawthon • July 22, 2024 -
Philip Morris to build Zyn manufacturing Colorado plant
The Aurora facility will produce Swedish Match smoke-free nicotine pouches starting in 2026.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 19, 2024 -
Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.
By Kaarin Vembar • July 19, 2024 -
Hi-Chew maker to build $136M North Carolina plant
Morinaga & Co.’s investment supports rising demand for the Japan-based company’s candy in the U.S.
By Sara Samora • July 19, 2024 -
Tyson agrees to sell Georgia poultry complex
The deal with House of Raeford Farms comes after months of cost cutting at the meat and poultry giant, including plant closures and layoffs.
By Nathan Owens • July 18, 2024 -
FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages
The ban officially goes into effect on Aug. 2 and manufacturers will have one year to reformulate, the agency said.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 18, 2024 -
Schneider Electric to upgrade South Carolina plants
The company’s investment will create 280 jobs and fund projects to make the Seneca and Hopkins facilities more sustainable.
By Sara Samora • July 18, 2024 -
$400M in CHIPS funding goes to GlobalWafers
The money will go towards new plants in St. Peters, Missouri, and Sherman, Texas.
By Joelle Anselmo • Updated July 18, 2024 -
Jelly Belly to close North Chicago plant, lay off 66 workers
The parent company will move production to a nearby facility, according to parent company Ferrara Candy Co., which also makes Nerds and SweeTarts.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 18, 2024 -
Q&A
3 questions for Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves
The leader tells Manufacturing Dive how the agency is helping connect manufacturers with resources to grow the industry in the U.S.
By Sara Samora • July 17, 2024 -
Pactiv Evergreen to divest facilities in North Carolina, Arkansas in $110M cash deal
The pending sale to pulp and paper company Suzano comes as the company also restructures its beverage and food merchandising businesses and explores footprint optimization.
By Maria Rachal • July 16, 2024 -
LS GreenLink USA to build $680M subsea cable plant in Virginia
The Chesapeake facility aims to meet demand for submarine power cables for offshore wind projects.
By Sara Samora • July 16, 2024 -
Snapchill recalls coffee products due to deadly toxin
The Food and Drug Administration found the coffee manufacturer's low-acid canned foods production process could lead to the growth of clostridium botulinum.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 16, 2024 -
Deere lays off 345 more workers in Iowa
The tractor giant has cut more than 1,500 employees at factories across two Midwest states over the past year in response to slowing equipment demand.
By Nathan Owens • July 15, 2024 -
JSW Steel investing $110M to upgrade Houston-area plant
The funds will renovate the Baytown, Texas, facility to produce monopile “clean steel” plates for the expanding U.S. offshore wind energy sector.
By Sara Samora • July 15, 2024 -
Jeanologia opens garment tech hub in Miami
The Spain-based company anticipates that 10% of textile production will return to the U.S. within the next five years.
By Laurel Deppen • July 15, 2024 -
Italy-based Westrafo to build its first US transformer plant
The Ohio medium transformer manufacturing facility will have an output of 12 gigawatts per year starting in 2027.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 12, 2024 -
Employer support for flexible work remains strong: SHRM
Employers should streamline leave policies to address employee needs, the Society for Human Resource Management said.
By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2024