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Rivian’s R2 Will Bring Cheaper Costs, European Expansion

3 days ago | industryweek.com | Jennifer Ramsay

It’s no secret that Rivian has made large strides in reducing its expenses. In Q4 2024, the company posted its first profitable quarter. For the full year, it reduced operating expenses by $220 million compared to 2023. On the vehicle-specific side, teams managed to cut their automotive sector’s cost of goods sold per unit by $31,000.
Mack Trucks to Lay Off at Least 250 Manufacturing Workers

6 days ago | industryweek.com | Josh Fisher

Mack Trucks has announced it will lay off 250 to 350 union workers at its Lehigh Valley Operations center near Allentown, Pennsylvania. The layoffs, which will occur over the next 90 days, are in response to uncertainty about demand and freight rates, possible regulatory changes and tariffs, according to a Mack spokesperson.
How John Deere Conquered 5G for Manufacturing

1 week ago | industryweek.com | Dennis Scimeca

John Deere, founded in 1837, is best known for manufacturing heavy machinery for agriculture, construction and forestry. The company has evolved from manufacturing steel plows to selling smart farming systems and breaking ground on the development of fully autonomous tractors. While the term 5G has for years been familiar to anyone that uses smartphones, tablets and other consumer electronics, 5G technology is still finding its place in the manufacturing world.
Lucid Acquires Nikola’s Arizona-Based Facilities

1 week ago | industryweek.com | Jennifer Ramsay

Lucid Group announced Friday it had won a bid to buy “select facilities and assets” previously held by hydrogen truck maker Nikola in a bankruptcy auction. The transaction doesn’t include Nikola’s business, customer base or technology related to its vehicles. Nikola first announced its bankruptcy last month shortly after offloading some of its battery assets to fellow EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive. The auction closed on April 10 as leaders sought a quick asset sale.
Manufacturing Facility Announcements and Expansions From March 2025

2 weeks ago | industryweek.com | Anna Smith

IndustryWeek has previously reported on new plant announcements in the manufacturing sector. Last month, several new expansions caught our attention, so we have compiled a list of these facility announcements made in March. Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. (MEPPI) in March broke ground on a new 160,000 square-foot switchgear factory in New Galilee, Pennsylvania. The $86 million facility is expected to create at least 200 new jobs in the Pittsburgh region.
A Cotton Farm, a Made-in-the USA Dream and a Manufacturing Dilemma

2 weeks ago | industryweek.com | Ashleigh Walters

As a leader in manufacturing, I’ve always believed in the value of learning from other industries. Linens manufacturer Red Land Cotton, in particular, has reminded me of the immense power of innovation, resilience, and strong leadership. What began as a financial goal for Mark Yeager evolved into a business that exceeded the family’s wildest dreams. Cotton farming, like many agricultural endeavors, has become increasingly expensive.
So That Happened: Haas Cuts California Manufacturing Because of Tariffs

2 weeks ago | industryweek.com | Jill Jusko |Geert De Lombaerde |Anna Smith |Laura Putre

Editor’s note: Welcome to So That Happened, our editors’ takes on things going on in the manufacturing world that deserve some extra attention. This will appear regularly in the Member’s Only section of the site. Guess who is celebrating a centennial in 2025? It's Caterpillar Inc., which officially turns 100 on April 15.
Manufacturing Extension Partnerships Face Uncertain Future as Trump Pulls Funding

2 weeks ago | industryweek.com | Robert Schoenberger

President Donald Trump’s administration will not renew contracts offering federal support for 10 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) programs, pulling millions of dollars in funding that small- and mid-sized manufacturers had used to support their operations. And, the April 1 decision is likely the first step in cutting funding to the entire national MEP network as the 10 states cut had contracts that expired at the end of March.
Opportunities and Challenges from Tariffs: Production Pulse

3 weeks ago | industryweek.com | Robert Schoenberger

President Donald Trump's 10% tariffs on all imports to the United States, rising to as high as 49% for some countries, promise to upend the manufacturing landscape, forcing many producers to look for new suppliers and creating dramatic opportunities for companies that already have their production here.
EV Notes: LG to Buy Out GM’s $2B Stake in EV Battery Plant

3 weeks ago | industryweek.com | Jennifer Ramsay

According to interim CEO Marc Winterhoff, Lucid Motors is quickly becoming more popular with one particular customer segment: Tesla owners. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, he said the company has seen a “clear” uptick of interest in its vehicles from Tesla buyers. “Tesla buyers always were the source of our sales because they were already used to using electrical drivetrains, and they look for an opportunity to have something else, something better," he said.