Anheuser-Busch, an American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Bud Light, has expanded its commitment to creating and sustaining US manufacturing jobs by announcing it will invest $300 million in its facilities across the United States. [Read more…] about Anheuser-Busch to invest $300 million in US manufacturing operations
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PPG to invest $380 million to build new US manufacturing facility
PPG says it will invest $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina Construction on the 62-acre site, which will initially include manufacturing and warehousing units, is set to commence in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.
The 198,000-square-foot facility will enable the company to continue meeting the growing demands of the aerospace industry. It will employ more than 110 people and produce the full line of PPG’s aerospace coatings and sealants.
The additional capacity of this new plant, combined with nearby transport links that improve supply chain and shipping logistics, will help improve service levels for customers. [Read more…] about PPG to invest $380 million to build new US manufacturing facility
MRCA launches new business unit to support US manufacturers
An unusual organization called the Manufacturing Revitalization Corporation of America (MRCA) has launched a new business unit to better support its ever-growing manufacturing of consumer products in the USA.
The MRCA is not a government organization but works with manufacturers across the US to support them through knowledge-sharing and other initiatives.
This announcement is coupled with the acquisition of three direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce brands whose products will be made in MRCA facilities. Elton Rivas, co-founder of Semi Exact, largest of the DTC brands acquired, was appointed to lead this new business unit. [Read more…] about MRCA launches new business unit to support US manufacturers
Techman Robotics, CSBC and AMET to jointly develop welding solutions for shipbuilding
Taiwan’s leading collaborative robot manufacturer Techman Robot, Taiwan’s largest shipbuilding company Taiwan International Shipbuilding (CSBC), and the US leader in smart welding technology AMET, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The three parties will work together to develop robots that are more suitable for shipbuilding environments, promote the intelligent transformation of the shipbuilding industry, and improve welding efficiency and quality. [Read more…] about Techman Robotics, CSBC and AMET to jointly develop welding solutions for shipbuilding
Trump reverses $13 million cuts to manufacturing support program after backlash
In a significant policy reversal, the Trump administration has reinstated nearly $13 million in funding to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a federal program that supports small and medium-sized manufacturers across the United States.
The decision follows widespread criticism from lawmakers, industry leaders, and local communities who argued that the initial cuts threatened domestic manufacturing jobs and economic growth. [Read more…] about Trump reverses $13 million cuts to manufacturing support program after backlash
The quiet race to build America’s first fully automated factory
In anonymous industrial parks across the United States, a new kind of race is quietly under way – one that could redefine the future of American manufacturing.
Major companies and ambitious startups are investing billions in a dream once thought decades away: the fully automated, human-free factory.
Driven by rising labor costs, supply chain nationalism, and the accelerating power of AI and robotics, organizations like Tesla, Foxconn, and a growing list of automation startups are pushing toward a once-unimaginable goal – factories that run 24/7 with little or no human presence. [Read more…] about The quiet race to build America’s first fully automated factory
Healey-Driscoll Administration awards almost $4 million to 23 Massachusetts manufacturing companies
The Healey-Driscoll administration and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) have awarded a total of $3,797,592 million to support 23 manufacturing companies statewide.
The grants were provided through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP), a statewide initiative that helps small- and medium-sized manufacturers invest in new technologies to meet increased customer demand and enhance overall capabilities. [Read more…] about Healey-Driscoll Administration awards almost $4 million to 23 Massachusetts manufacturing companies
GM reports ‘robust first quarter’ in sales growth in China, driven by electric vehicles
General Motors and its joint ventures delivered over 442,000 vehicles in China during the first quarter of 2025, marking a year-over-year sales increase and the third consecutive quarter of market share growth.
Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) – encompassing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) – rose by 53.2 percent compared to the same period last year.
GM plans to further diversify its NEV offerings in China by introducing extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) in 2025, aiming to provide at least one NEV option for every new locally launched model. [Read more…] about GM reports ‘robust first quarter’ in sales growth in China, driven by electric vehicles
Cimcorp partners with Murata to enter the EV battery manufacturing market
Cimcorp, a specialist in intralogistics automation, is targeting the electric vehicle battery-manufacturing sector, as the global group continues to grow.
The launch into this new market is being made in partnership with Cimcorp’s parent company, Murata Machinery, and sister company, AGVE – an AGV supplier, headquartered in Sweden and with operations worldwide.
Veli-Matti Hakala, Cimcorp’s CEO, says: “Last year, one in five new cars worldwide was an electric vehicle, and the growth has been significant. [Read more…] about Cimcorp partners with Murata to enter the EV battery manufacturing market
Nvidia’s $500 billion supercomputing push: Automation, ecosystem, and the AI race
For the first time since its inception, Nvidia is planning to manufacture AI supercomputers entirely within the United States, marking a significant pivot toward domestic production.
The initiative includes over a million square feet of manufacturing space in Texas, partnering with Foxconn in Houston and Wistron in Dallas, with mass production expected to ramp up over the next 12 to 15 months.
Nvidia plans to invest $500 billion in building the infrastructure required for this manufacturing and supercomputing initiative. [Read more…] about Nvidia’s $500 billion supercomputing push: Automation, ecosystem, and the AI race