Manufacturing

11 articles

A modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant with scientists and advanced technology, symbolizing industry growth and job creation.
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Biopharma Sector Sees 59% Drop in Staff Cuts Amid Hiring Surge

Eli Lilly alone is investing $27 billion in four new biopharma plants across Alabama, Virginia, Texas, and Pennsylvania, signaling a massive, quiet buildout across the U.

Nathaniel Brooks·September 17, 2026
Workers leaving the LP Jasper County oriented strand board mill as production is indefinitely curtailed, impacting 150 jobs and the local economy.
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LP Jasper County mill curtailment impacts 150 jobs

In Jasper County, 150 workers at LP's oriented strand board mill face indefinite unemployment as the company halts production, signaling a stark shift in the regional economy.

Nathaniel Brooks·September 2, 2026
Young, diverse entrepreneurs working together in a bright, modern co-working space, symbolizing the future of business location trends.
Insights

Gen Z Fuels US Entrepreneur Business Location Trends Beyond 2026

While the San Francisco Bay Area still boasts the nation's largest technology labor pool, cities like Detroit, Michigan, and Greenville, South Carolina, are quietly becoming top manufacturing hubs.

Marcus Ellery·August 29, 2026
The Carlex Glass America plant in Vonore, Tennessee, with a few employees departing, symbolizing the closure and job losses.
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Carlex plant closure impacts 325 manufacturing jobs in Vonore

By the end of September, 325 employees at Carlex Glass America's Vonore plant will be out of a job, a sudden closure that will ripple through the small Tennessee community.

Nathaniel Brooks·July 11, 2026
Futuristic rocket launching towards Moon and Mars, symbolizing SBA and NASA's initiative to fund space technology startups.
Entrepreneurship

SBA and NASA Launch Initiative to Fund Space Tech Startups

Under a new federal initiative, private investment funds licensed by the U.

Jenna Wallace·July 5, 2026
Visual representation of the US economy's shifting vulnerabilities, highlighting targeted production and reduced reliance on oil price shocks.
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US economic vulnerability shifts, focuses on targeted production

The U.S. economy is less vulnerable to geopolitical oil price shocks than in the past, a significant shift reshaping national security priorities. This reduced exposure offers a more stable economic e

Nathaniel Brooks·June 25, 2026
Is Partnering with American Laborers Worth It? An Honest Review for Operations Directors
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Is Partnering with American Laborers Worth It? An Honest Review for Operations Directors

This article reviews the value of partnering with specialized staffing agencies like American Laborers for operations directors struggling with skilled labor shortages in construction and manufacturing. It details how these national partners offer pre-qualified talent, workforce scalability, and consistent quality, contrasting them with local temp agencies.

Sponsored·June 2, 2026
A Tesla Cybertruck being towed under a dark, stormy sky, symbolizing the recent safety recalls and mechanical issues.
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Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Safety Concerns

Just months after its highly anticipated launch, the Tesla Cybertruck has already been recalled a staggering eight times, revealing issues from stuck accelerator pedals to malfunctioning windshield wi

Nathaniel Brooks·May 26, 2026
Gardenia bakery facility in Singapore with dejected workers standing outside, symbolizing job retrenchment due to production shift to Malaysia.
Services

Gardenia retrenches Singapore workers as production shifts to Malaysia

On June 30, 2026, Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd will cease bakery production at its Pandan Loop facility, leading to the retrenchment of 141 employees, according to Singapore Business Review .

Victor Huang·May 20, 2026
Employees of VMAC Canada smiling and collaborating in a bright, modern office, celebrating their sixth Great Place to Work certification.
Workplace

VMAC Canada Earns Sixth Great Place to Work Certification

VMAC, an industrial air compressor manufacturer, is expanding its South Wellington site to accommodate nearly 50% more employees, a move directly following its sixth consecutive Great Place to Work ce

Marcus Ellery·April 25, 2026
Engineers and technicians working in a high-tech GE Aerospace facility in Europe, symbolizing job creation and investment in the aerospace industry.
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GE Aerospace Announces Over 1,000 Open Jobs Amid European Investment

GE Aerospace is set to create over 1,000 new jobs in Europe following a significant investment in its defense operations. Simultaneously, the U.S. government is launching an initiative to hire approximately 250 project managers.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 7, 2026