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Honda Shifting Hatchback Production to Indiana Plant

13 hours ago | thomasnet.com | Andy Szal |Audrey Altmann

Honda reportedly plans to build one of its compact vehicles solely in Indiana after phasing out production in its native Japan. A Honda spokesman told the Indianapolis Star that the hatchback version of its Civic hybrid would be produced only at the company’s Indiana Auto Plant beginning later this year. That model, which starts at a price of around $27,000, is currently assembled both at the Greensburg, Indiana, complex and at Honda facilities in Japan.
Roche to Spend $50B on U.S. Manufacturing, R&D

1 day ago | thomasnet.com | Andy Szal |Audrey Altmann

Pharmaceutical company Roche expects to spend some $50 billion to expand its U.S. operations over the next five years. The Swiss company said the funding will go toward both manufacturing sites and research and development facilities. It is expected to create 1,000 jobs at Roche facilities in the U.S. and another 11,000 “in support” of its American manufacturing operations.
Semiconductor Maker Speeding Up Arizona Projects

2 days ago | thomasnet.com | Andy Szal |Audrey Altmann

A global semiconductor giant says that it will ramp up its previously announced U.S. manufacturing expansion faster than expected, without other companies or partners. Nikkei reports that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. now intends to begin production at a second plant in Arizona at least “a couple” of quarters before its original target of 2028. The company also plans to begin construction of a third plant in the area later this year, although a timeline for that project remains unclear.
Former Tesla Officials Launch Supply Chain AI Platform

3 days ago | thomasnet.com | Andy Szal |Audrey Altmann

A pair of former supply chain leaders at Tesla has launched a new tech startup to help companies optimize supply planning, company officials announced. Atomic co-founders Michael Rossiter and Neal Suidan said in a statement that the new company stemmed from the difficulties they faced when Tesla began scaling up production of its debut mass-market electric vehicle — the Model 3 — in 2018.
Equipment Maker JCB to Double the Size of New Texas Plant

6 days ago | thomasnet.com | Andy Szal |Audrey Altmann

Heavy equipment manufacturer JCB plans to double the size of a forthcoming plant in Texas in an effort to mitigate the potential effects of tariffs on its operations.
Tariff Codes: What They Are, Types, and How to Read

6 days ago | thomasnet.com | Melissa Epifano

While they’ve been around for centuries, tariffs and tariff codes are a pertinent topic right now. With President Trump’s recent announcement of worldwide tariffs, rates are shifting, and it’s never been more crucial for manufacturers and businesses to understand what these terms mean and how to decipher classification codes. At first glance, there is a large load of information on the topic, and the terminology can be puzzling.
China Orders Halt on Boeing Deliveries to its Airlines, Report Says

1 week ago | thomasnet.com | Andy Szal |Audrey Altmann

Government officials in China have reportedly directed the nation’s airlines to stop taking deliveries of jets made by U.S. aerospace giant Boeing, according to a Bloomberg report. The report also indicated that Beijing asked airlines to stop purchasing any aircraft parts or equipment from U.S. suppliers and that the government is looking into financial assistance for carriers that lease Boeing aircraft.
EnergyHub, GM Energy Partnership to Expand Utility Grid Program Access

1 week ago | thomasnet.com | Nolan Beilstein |Audrey Altmann

Grid-edge flexibility solutions provider EnergyHub announced a partnership with General Motors’ subsidiary GM Energy. The collaboration aims to include General Motors’ home energy storage solutions and electric vehicles in EnergyHub’s market and utility programs in the U.S.The partnership will give certain GMC, Cadillac, and Chevrolet electric vehicle owners access to EnergyHub’s utility programs. It will also include users of GM Energy’s PowerBank stationary storage system.
Thomas Top Five: Nuclear Sites Focus on Energy and Crocodile Conservation (Video)

1 week ago | thomasnet.com | Audrey Altmann |Megan Conniff

Dow Chemical is making bold moves — the company plans to build a grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor at its manufacturing complex in Texas with the goal of deployment in the early 2030s. This project aims to supply approximately 320 megawatts of electricity and eliminate about 500,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Read more about the plan for replacing Dow’s natural gas equipment in this write-up.
World’s Largest 3D Printing Factory Launches in Florida

1 week ago | thomasnet.com | Andy Szal |Audrey Altmann

A Florida additive manufacturing startup has started operations at what it says is by far the largest factory dedicated to 3D printing in the world. Haddy said that its new “microfactory” in St. Petersburg offers 16 times more production capacity than its nearest competitor.