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Stephanie Stoll starts a pump as part of an experiment studying the removal of PFAS from water samples at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati, April 10, 2024.
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Trump Administration Stalled a Survey of PFAS in Wastewater, Former EPA Officials Say
The first-of-its-kind survey was submitted to the White House for approval almost two years ago.
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Boat Maker to Create Nearly 200 U.S. Jobs on East Coast
The expansion will create 179 jobs and transform a small North Carolina community.
September 4, 2026
The logo of Japanese motor-maker Nidec Corp., is seen in Kyoto, Japan, on May 15, 2026.
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Motor Maker Nidec Finds Hundreds of Cases of Quality Control Misconduct
The issues date back as far as 2012.
September 4, 2026
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Shipbuilder Gulf Ship Expands U.S. Operations; Adds 120+ Jobs
A major shipbuilder is investing $43.8 million to transform its Mississippi operations.
September 3, 2026
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Kraft Heinz to Invest $30M in Indiana Plant
The factory makes marshmallow and caramel products.
September 3, 2026
Employees at forklift and warehouse vehicle manufacturer Jungheinrich work on the assembly line in Moosburg, Germany, Aug. 25, 2026.
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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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Coxreels Expands Reel Accessories With SMK-702 Series Swivel Mounting Brackets
September 2, 2026
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Stanley Black & Decker to Close Maryland Tool Factory
September 2, 2026
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
September 2, 2026
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GE Appliances Plans $1B Expansion at Kentucky Plant
September 2, 2026
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Chobani Announces $1.2B Pennsylvania Dairy Plant
September 1, 2026
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Accu Expands Range of Threading Tools & Components
September 1, 2026
Cambridge, Ohio
Contract Manufacturer Opening Ohio Factory to Meet Data Center Demand
September 1, 2026
Uni First
Always U Workwear Collection Designed for the Active Workforce
September 1, 2026
The 'Recliner Runway at a La-Z-Boy showroom in Chicago.
La-Z-Boy Expands, Adds Jobs in Missouri
September 1, 2026
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Manufacturing Sector Expands in August
September 1, 2026
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Third-Generation Contract Manufacturer Expands in Kentucky
September 1, 2026
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Deadly THC Facility Explosion Leads to Murder Charge for Owner
September 1, 2026
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23 Minutes of Downtime. Not a Minute of It in Any Report.
Most plants time the repair, but never the minutes before anyone responds. 
September 1, 2026
Mfg Data
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The Data Problem Holding Manufacturing Back
Navigating the challenges of collecting the most important information - supplier data.
August 31, 2026
Creform Sized
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Mobile Workstation Supports One-Piece Flow
The unit can expand from a single unit into multi-station cells, or shift position entirely.
August 31, 2026
A close-up of a microchip wafer, part of Northrop Grumman’s innovation to make smaller and stronger electronics available to the defense and commercial industry.
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DARPA Gives Northrop $7M to Make Diamond-Cooled Microchips for the Military
Power density could also jump tenfold.
August 28, 2026
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How Imperial Japan Turned to the Sardine to Help Build a War Machine
The small fish became a primary raw material for the empire’s chemical industry.
August 25, 2026
Horizon
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Horizon Push-to-Talk Platform Named 2026 Product of the Year
Industry leaders recognize Horizon as a team communication breakthrough.
August 28, 2026
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Flex Machine Tools Acquires Michigan Counterpart
The company says it is adding one of last U.S. makers of “exceptionally large CNC machine tools.”
August 28, 2026
Mitsubishi Sized
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A Single Source for Pump Control, Automation and Water System Visualization
It helps water and wastewater utilities reduce downtime, improve operational visibility and support better-informed decision-making.
August 28, 2026
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Brick Maker Faces Nearly Half-Million in Fines
A major brick manufacturer is accused of silica dust safety failures.
August 28, 2026
Exactaform
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2 Flute Double Margin Diamond-Coated Drill
A cost-effective alternative between standard carbide and PCD, helping to reduce tooling costs.
August 28, 2026
Miura 2
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Boiler Room Visibility, Predictive Insights and Scalable Remote Monitoring
Cloud-based platform helps facilities improve reliability, streamline oversight, and extend advanced boiler monitoring.
August 28, 2026
Sonic
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Sonic Tools USA Relaunches the NEXT S15 Toolbox
The company’s largest box yet expands its lineup of solutions designed to grow.
August 28, 2026
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HVAC Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing Facilities: A Practical Guide
Strategic HVAC maintenance prevents costly manufacturing downtime and production line interruptions.
August 28, 2026
Ashcroft Sized
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ITT3 Industrial IO-Link Temperature Transmitter
High-accuracy temperature measurement and reliable digital signal conversion.
August 28, 2026
Align Ops
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AlignOps FleetWatcher Replaces Paper Truck Tickets
Improve pay accuracy, simplify payroll and slash administrative time.
August 28, 2026