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Fanuc to invest $90 million in US robot manufacturing capacity expansion

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Fanuc America has announced plans for a $90 million investment to acquire property and construct a new 840,000 sq ft facility in Michigan providing production-ready space for the potential expansion of the company’s existing US-based manufacturing capabilities for robots.

Targeted for completion in late 2027, this strategic project is expected to add 225 jobs. This expands Fanuc America’s engineering capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support growing demand for automation solutions across North America, including physical AI, virtual commissioning and digital-twin technologies.

Mike Cicco, president and CEO, Fanuc America, says: “This investment builds on Fanuc America’s Michigan manufacturing footprint, which has included producing robots for paint application domestically for more than four decades. [Read more…] about Fanuc to invest $90 million in US robot manufacturing capacity expansion

NGK Insulators to invest $58 million into expansion of US production site

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NGK Insulators has announced that it will invest a total of ¥8.96 billion ($56 million) in FM Industries, a subsidiary that manufactures components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, to increase production capacity by approximately 1.2 times.

With production scheduled to begin in January 2027, FMI will establish a supply system capable of meeting the expected growth in semiconductor demand.

NGK produces ceramics for semiconductor manufacturing equipment at its Chita site (Handa City, Aichi Prefecture) and at its manufacturing subsidiary NGK Ceramic Device. [Read more…] about NGK Insulators to invest $58 million into expansion of US production site

Automotive giant Stellantis to invest historic record $13 billion to ‘grow in the United States’

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Announcing the ‘largest single investment in company’s 100-year history’, Stellantis plans to expand US production by 50 percent, with five new vehicle launches and 19 product actions over next four years, adding more than 5,000 new jobs at plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana

Stellantis has announced plans to invest a staggering $13 billion over the next four years to grow its business in the critical United States market and to increase its domestic manufacturing footprint.

The investment is the largest in the company’s 100-year US history and will support the introduction of five new vehicles across the brand portfolio in key segments; production of the all-new four-cylinder engine; and the addition of more than 5,000 jobs at plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

The new investment will further expand Stellantis’ already significant US footprint, increasing annual finished vehicle production by 50 percent over current levels. [Read more…] about Automotive giant Stellantis to invest historic record $13 billion to ‘grow in the United States’

Energy company Carrier to invest additional $1 billion in US manufacturing

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Carrier Global, a provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions, has revealed plans to invest an additional $1 billion over five years in US manufacturing, innovation and workforce expansion.

Carrier says the investment is “incremental to its ongoing commitments to American operations”, and is expected to create 4,000 highly skilled jobs in R&D, manufacturing and field service.

David Gitlin, chairman and CEO, Carrier, says: “This investment marks the next chapter in our commitment to US manufacturing. [Read more…] about Energy company Carrier to invest additional $1 billion in US manufacturing

Shaw Industries to invest $184 million in its Alabama manufacturing plant

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Shaw Industries says it will invest $184 million in its Andalusia, Alabama facility, which creates fiber used in the manufacturing of carpet.

Shaw says the project will include construction of new and expanded building assets, and installation of substantial amounts of new manufacturing equipment.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey welcome the decision, saying: “Shaw’s significant new investment in its Andalusia manufacturing facility is a welcome development that positions the plant for the future and demonstrates the company’s confidence in its large Alabama workforce.  [Read more…] about Shaw Industries to invest $184 million in its Alabama manufacturing plant