Tag: manufacturing
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Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026
Food giant Mars plans to invest $2 billion by the end of 2026 to expand its U.S. manufacturing capabilities and boost product innovation. The M&M’s, Snickers and Ben’s Original maker said the investment will boost production in America, where 94% of Mars’ products sold are manufactured locally. Mars previously spent $6 billion during the past…
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California walks back environmental law for housing, advanced manufacturing
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The California Legislature has rolled back provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in an effort to spur housing construction and cut red tape for other types of projects, according to a June 30 news release from…
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AEM announces Texas Leg of Historic “AEM Manufacturing Express” Tour
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is proud to announce the return of the “AEM Manufacturing Express,” which will hit the road this August for a tour across Texas. At each of the 22 stops at manufacturing facilities, the tour will tell the stories of the men and women who make the Lone Star State an equipment…
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JLL forms new dedicated Advanced Manufacturing group
JLL announced today that it has formed the dedicated Advanced Manufacturing group, within its Industries team, to deliver specialized industry-leading expertise and integrated solutions to developers, occupiers and investors involved in the manufacturing of complex, customized products. The new group comprises a Center of Excellence (COE) that assembles JLL manufacturing experts across Leasing Advisory, Work Dynamics, Project…
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IRA tax credits spur construction, manufacturing in red and blue states
Emmanuel Martin-Lauzer is director of business development and public affairs at Nexans. The jury is still out on whether the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has helped contain or reduce inflation. Nevertheless, certain provisions have delivered tangible benefits that deserve closer examination before any potential repeal. While some provisions may not have broad appeal, one success…
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PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility
Dive Brief: PPG Industries announced Thursday it will invest $380 million to establish a new aerospace coatings and sealants facility in Shelby, North Carolina. The 198,000-square-foot building will initially include warehousing and manufacturing units to produce PPG’s full line of aerospace products, according to the press release. The factory will create more than 110 jobs, with…
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VE Day at 80: Wartime Manufacturing Lessons for Today
This year marks 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE Day), commemorating the end of World War II in Europe and the Allies’ triumph over the Axis Powers. Britain’s manufacturing capabilities played a huge role in winning the Battle of Britain – and subsequently WWII. The nation’s adaptability, resource management and workforce flexibility on the…
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Turner launches offsite manufacturing company
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: New York City-based Turner Construction has launched a new business focused on offsite manufacturing and construction, the company announced on May 6. The subsidiary, named xPL Offsite, draws on Turner’s experience with offsite manufacturing and…
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IBM pledges $150B toward US-based manufacturing, research
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: IBM plans to pour $150 billion over the next five years into U.S.-based technology, the company said Monday. The initiative includes $30 billion to fuel mainframe and quantum computing research, development and manufacturing, per the…
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U.S. Manufacturing: SAKAI’s Soil Compactor Strategy
SAKAI America announced their decision to move the production of its popular 54” soil compactor to North America. It was the last soil compactor from the SAKAI line-up produced in Japan and imported for the U.S. market. The SV204 will now come off the line at SAKAI’s Adairsville, Georgia manufacturing plant. There’s a bigger trend…