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Corning invests $315M to upgrade semiconductor glass manufacturing facility in New York

Feb. 20, 2025
According to the company, the project will help to create a reliable domestic supply of vital semiconductor manufacturing components.
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PwrQ expands power systems manufacturing facility in Maryland, creating 160 new jobs

Feb. 20, 2025
"We are proud to support PwrQ as they write this next chapter, which will bring new jobs and new opportunities to Maryland."
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Wood products manufacturer fined over £1M after 2 workers suffer severe injuries less than 6 months apart

Feb. 19, 2025
“This is the second time in five years this company has been handed a large fine for failing to protect workers."
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Race Rock expands manufacturing capacity with new Texas facility

Feb. 19, 2025
This investment will help the company support Texas and the country’s evolving infrastructure landscape.
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Lithium Battery Company invests $4M to establish battery manufacturing facility in Florida

Feb. 18, 2025
The expansion will include a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation and feature five specialized assembly lines
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Isuzu invests $280M to open automotive manufacturing plant in South Carolina

Feb. 17, 2025
By 2030, the facility will have a production capacity of 50,000 units.
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ArcelorMittal invests $1.2B to build electrical steel manufacturing facility in Alabama

Feb. 13, 2025
The new facility will produce up to 150,000 metric tons of non-grain-oriented electrical steel (NOES) annually, that will be used in EV motors and other applications.
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Eaton invests $340M to open three-phase transformer manufacturing plant in South Carolina

Feb. 13, 2025
The company hopes this project will help address the critical shortage of transformers and demand for its solutions.
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Stone manufacturer fined £18K for repeatedly exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica

Feb. 12, 2025
The company was initially served with seven improvement notices, but when the HSE conducted a follow-up inspection in September 2023, five of the improvement notices had still...
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Murakami Manufacturing invests $3.4M to expand operations in Kentucky

Feb. 12, 2025
To help support the project, Murakami will receive up to $75,000 in tax incentives through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA).
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Honeywell to separate automation and aerospace divisions, creating 3 separate companies

Feb. 11, 2025
Each company will have its own distinct strategy, a simplified focus, greater financial flexibility, its own board of directors and management team, and unique growth drivers....
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Honda invests $1B to retool Ohio facilities to produce ICE, hybrid, and EV models on the same production line

Feb. 11, 2025
Honda has announced plans to retool its Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) and Anna Engine Plant (AEP).
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Explosion at kite string manufacturing facility kills 3 workers

Feb. 10, 2025
The explosion occurred when sulfur, potash and glass were being mixed for coating kite strings.
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PBS Aerospace invests $20M to open turbojet engine manufacturing facility in Georgia

Feb. 7, 2025
"This move aligns seamlessly with our larger growth strategy, which focuses on partnering with Georgia’s extensive manufacturing, aerospace, and defense sectors.”
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Diageo invests $415M to open beverage manufacturing facility in Alabama

Feb. 6, 2025
The 360,000-square-foot facility will improve its North American supply chain operations and support future growth for the company’s export business.
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Shooting at Ohio manufacturing facility leaves 1 dead, 5 injured

Feb. 6, 2025
The suspect, who also worked at the factory, faces charges of aggravated murder.
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Explosion, fire reported at Powder Alloy Corporation metal manufacturing plant in Ohio

Feb. 5, 2025
Firefighters believe that dust inside the building’s dust collector compressed, causing the explosion.
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Filter King opens pleated air filter manufacturing plant in Nevada

Feb. 5, 2025
The new facility features production, warehousing, and distribution capabilities and will employ 120 workers.
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Vortex to open new aquatic solutions manufacturing facility in New York

Feb. 4, 2025
The company will use the 50,000-square-foot plant to meet growing customer demand by reducing lead times and increasing production capacity.
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Manufacturer fined £4K for repeatedly exposing workers to wood dust 

Feb. 4, 2025
The company was inspected by the HSE three times over a 12-year period.
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GE Vernova invests $600M to expand U.S. manufacturing facilities, creating 1,500 new jobs

Feb. 3, 2025
This latest announcement is part of a larger $9 billion cumulative global capex and R&D investment plan.
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Kugler Oil fined $119K for chemical accident prevention violations at Nebraska facility

Feb. 3, 2025
The plant failed to comply with regulations intended to protect workers and the surrounding community from accidental releases of the toxic substance.
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Sugar processor violates Clean Water Act by discharging raw sugar into the Carquinez Strait 

Jan. 30, 2025
The discharge occurred when the plant received raw cane sugar from ships that dock at the facility.
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Octillion Power Systems opens new battery manufacturing facility in Nevada

Jan. 30, 2025
The 40,000-square-foot facility will serve a variety of markets, including electric vehicle, off-highway, commercial equipment, marine, and grid storage.
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Workers injured after being struck by three stone slabs, manufacturer to pay £12K

Jan. 29, 2025
During its investigation, the HSE learned that Bespoke Stone Ltd was not safely handling and storing stone slabs.
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Pratt & Whitney invests $285M to expand turbine airfoil manufacturing plant in North Carolina

Jan. 29, 2025
With this investment, the facility will now offer an expanded production capacity to meet growing customer demand.
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Cardboard manufacturer to correct Clean Air Act violations or face $120K in daily fines

Jan. 28, 2025
The EPA investigation began after nearby residents complained about black smoke coming from the facility.
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Nucor invests $200M to open utility structures manufacturing plant in Utah

Jan. 28, 2025
Nucor is currently building two utility structures production facilities in Decatur, Alabama, and Crawfordsville, Indiana.
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Worker suffers fatal injuries after falling into unguarded blender, fertilizer manufacturer fined $31K

Jan. 27, 2025
Mosaic Fertilizer LLC was cited for two serious violations and will have to pay $30,649 in penalties.
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Nitto to open new multimillion-dollar manufacturing facility in Kentucky

Jan. 27, 2025
Production at the new plant is expected to begin in spring 2025.