Manufacturing Business Technology

Ep597

Stanley Black & Decker to Close Maryland Tool Factory

At one time, the factory employed 3,800 workers.

Eaton is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Eaton to Build $242M Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas to Expand Newly Acquired Custom Electrical Enclosure Business

The company plans to create 1,200 jobs and make modular electrical enclosures for next-gen critical infrastructure projects, including data centers.

September 2, 2026

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GE Appliances Plans $1B Expansion at Kentucky Plant

Appliance Park will be America’s largest home appliance manufacturing site.

September 2, 2026

Niagara Power Transformer's liquid-filled transformers use a dielectric fluid contained within to insulate the transformer’s internal components.

Century-Old Transformer Maker Plans $71M Expansion in New York

The expansion is expected to increase transformer production by some 50%.

September 2, 2026

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Chobani Announces $1.2B Pennsylvania Dairy Plant

It will be able to process about 30% of the milk produced in the state.

September 1, 2026

Cambridge, Ohio

Contract Manufacturer Opening Ohio Factory to Meet Data Center Demand

The new plant will consolidate three sites under one roof.

September 1, 2026

Deadly THC Facility Explosion Leads to Murder Charge for Owner

September 1, 2026

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40,000 Pounds of Beer Swiped From California Distribution Center

August 31, 2026

Illegal Cookie Factory; Starr Sues Over Google Review; Freedom & Glory Makes Flags | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 283

August 31, 2026

Hyundai Announces Plans to Launch 100 New Vehicles

August 28, 2026

Security Breach: AI is Fueling, Killing Ransomware

August 26, 2026

IEM Announces Huge $200M, 3,000 Job Texas Expansion

August 26, 2026

Gen Z in Manufacturing: Gen Z Likes to Job Hop; Here’s How to Keep Them in Your Plant

August 25, 2026

Ohio Manufacturer Files Defamation Lawsuit Over 1-Star Google Review

August 25, 2026

Robots are prepared ahead the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Human Records in Sprint, High Jump

August 24, 2026

Big Changes at Tyson; Blame Over Boeing's Broken Window; 5 Cars Disappearing in 2027 | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 282

August 24, 2026

These 3D-Printed Concrete Shelters Can Save People During Tornadoes

August 21, 2026

Illegal Cookie Factory Caught Substituting Charcoal for Cocoa

August 20, 2026

Strengthen Your Manufacturing Sales Resiliency

Strengthen Your Manufacturing Sales Resiliency

Discover manufacturing sales and marketing strategies for today’s volatile market. Get guide now!

September 1, 2026

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A $5 Billion Opportunity: The Case for Composite EV Battery Enclosures

A composite battery case can save up to 40% in weight compared with aluminum or steel.

August 31, 2026

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Phishing Campaign Hijacks Over 75 High-Profile Business Accounts

Attackers use fake job interviews and AI tools to seize control of business platforms and pilfer funds.

September 2, 2026

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The Physical Disruptions Caused by Quantum Attacks

Once Q-Day hits, hackers will look to do more than just ransom a manufacturer's data.

September 2, 2026

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SIMFLO to Provide Water Infrastructure in El Salvador

The pump manufacturer said that the project reflects its growth in Latin America.

September 2, 2026

Employees at forklift and warehouse vehicle manufacturer Jungheinrich work on the assembly line in Moosburg, Germany, Aug. 25, 2026.

German Manufacturers Under Pressure as China Challenges Them at Their Own Game

Big-ticket, complex goods — from vehicles to factory machinery — are the heart of Germany's economy.

September 2, 2026

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Exploring Morgan's Factory and the New Supersport 400

The vehicle has the same power-to-weight ratio as a Porsche GT3 and a Corvette E-Ray.

September 2, 2026

A woman walks near of a oil storage tank of Venezuela's state-run oil company, PDVSA in Cabimas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2026.

Chevron Investing $7B in Venezuela Days After U.S. Takes Stake in Oil Venture

It's the only U.S. oil company with a major presence in the country.

September 2, 2026

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Manufacturing's Digitalization and Cybersecurity Journeys

Strategies for addressing the ways digitalization has expanded the threat landscape.

September 2, 2026

People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Aug. 5, 2026.

Investors Prosper, Consumers Pay as Iran War Exacts an Uneven Economic Toll

The direst predictions haven’t come true — but no corner of the world's economy has been untouched.

September 2, 2026

Packaging

Robots Expanding Reach on Factory Floor

One sector looks to be worth $800 million by 2031.

September 1, 2026

The 'Recliner Runway at a La-Z-Boy showroom in Chicago.

La-Z-Boy Expands, Adds Jobs in Missouri

No time to put their feet up; the work has just begun.

September 1, 2026

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Manufacturing Sector Expands in August

But respondents to the survey cited new and complex challenges.

September 1, 2026

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Making a Car Undetectable to AI Surveillance Cameras

A group tests car invisibility against monitoring systems.

September 1, 2026

Connected Machinery

Speed Has Become the Ultimate Strategic Advantage

The manufacturers that win are the ones that learn and execute faster than everyone else.

September 1, 2026