Sara Samora

Washington, D.C., United States

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Boeing, DOJ reach $1.1B deal to drop plane crash criminal charges

1 week ago | manufacturingdive.com | Sara Samora

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Boeing and the Department of Justice on Friday reached a $1.1 billion settlement agreement that will keep the aircraft maker from facing criminal charges related to two fatal plane crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft that killed 346, according to court filings.
Denka cites emissions compliance costs for closing production facilities

2 weeks ago | facilitiesdive.com | Sara Samora

Denka Co. announced last week that it suspended production indefinitely at its LaPlace, Louisiana, chloroprene rubber manufacturing facilities. Operated under its subsidiary Denka Performance Elastomer, the Japan-based company said that the factories led to an “extraordinary loss” of 16.1 billion yen (approximately $112 million) in its fiscal year 2025 earnings that ended March 31.
Mars opens $450M Royal Canin Ohio facility

2 weeks ago | manufacturingdive.com | Sara Samora

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Snack and candy maker Mars opened last week a $450 million Royal Canin manufacturing facility in Lewisburg, Ohio, the company’s largest pet food investment for the pet food brand to date. The dry pet food factory spans 450,000 square feet, making it the company’s largest dry pet food facility, according to the press release.
Denka suspends production at Louisiana synthetic rubber facilities indefinitely

2 weeks ago | manufacturingdive.com | Sara Samora

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Denka Co. announced last week that it suspended production indefinitely at its LaPlace, Louisiana, chloroprene rubber manufacturing facilities. Operated under its subsidiary Denka Performance Elastomer, the Japan-based company said that the factories led to an “extraordinary loss” of 16.1 billion yen (approximately $112 million) in its fiscal year 2025 earnings that ended March 31.
Tariffs impacted earnings across manufacturing in Q1

2 weeks ago | manufacturingdive.com | David Kiley |Sara Samora |Nathan Owens |Ricky Zipp

From tractor manufacturing to drugs and chemicals, companies across the industry are feeling the brunt of the Trump administration’s heavy tariff policies. During first quarter earnings season, executives detailed their plans to soften the blow of tariffs, which are costing manufacturers hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue and heightened input costs. Ford Motor Co. is facing some of the worst impacts — the company expects up to $1.5 billion in lost net profits.
3M reached $450M settlement with New Jersey over alleged PFAS contamination

2 weeks ago | manufacturingdive.com | Sara Samora

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. 3M announced last week that it reached a proposed agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to pay up to $450 million to resolve all legacy PFAS-related claims in the state.
Carrier to spend $1B on US manufacturing

2 weeks ago | manufacturingdive.com | Sara Samora

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. HVAC system maker Carrier Global announced last week it plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations and workforce. The funds will go toward expanding existing facilities and building a new plant to support the production of components for its heat pumps and battery assemblies.
GlobalWafers to spend additional $4B on US manufacturing

3 weeks ago | manufacturingdive.com | Sara Samora

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. GlobalWafers Co. plans to spend an additional $4 billion on its U.S. manufacturing operations, the semiconductor maker announced Thursday at its 300mm silicon wafer manufacturing facility opening in Sherman, Texas.
PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility

3 weeks ago | constructiondive.com | Sara Samora

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 producePPG’s full line of aerospace products, according to the press release. The factory will create more than 110 jobs, with an average salary of $66,861, Gov. Josh Stein said in his news release.
PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility

4 weeks ago | manufacturingdive.com | Sara Samora

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. 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 producePPG’s full line of aerospace products, according to the press release. The factory will create more than 110 jobs, with an average salary of $66,861, Gov.