Tag: manufacturing
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US Productivity Rises 3.6% in Third Quarter of 2026 as Unit Labor Costs Fall
BLS reports nonfarm business productivity grew 3.6% in Q3 2026 while unit labor costs fell 0.7%. Manufacturing productivity edged up 0.3% as its labor costs rose 2.7%.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor Statisticsproductivityunit labor costsnonfarm business sectormanufacturingthird quarter 2026Productivity and Costs
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Democrats Win Control of Congress in Historic Midterm Wave
Democrats took the House and Senate in the biggest Republican loss in half a century, with Senate results in Alaska and Mississippi still pending and the party's majority possibly reaching 54 to 56 seats.
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Helix Electric Breaks Ground on $45.3 Million Jackson County Facility, Creating 160 Jobs
California-based Helix Electric has broken ground on a $45.3 million Advanced Fabrication Campus in Jackson County, Alabama, a project expected to create 160 jobs in a designated Target County.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEnergy Helix ElectricJackson CountyKay IveyAlabama Department of Commerceeconomic developmentmanufacturingjob creationAlabama Governor's Office
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Ohio Approves 10 Projects Expected to Create 1,359 Jobs and $2.2 Billion in Investments
Ohio Tax Credit Authority approves 10 economic development projects expected to create 1,359 jobs, retain 1,824 and generate more than $2.2 billion in investments statewide.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyState GovernmentsManufacturing OhioMike DeWineOhio Tax Credit AuthorityJobsOhioeconomic developmentjob creationBayerOhio Governors Office
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Niagara Bottling Opens $141 Million Kenton County Plant, Creating 60 Jobs
Niagara Bottling has opened a $141 million production facility in Elsmere, Kenton County, creating 60 full-time jobs and exceeding its original investment by more than $11 million.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTrade Niagara BottlingKenton CountyElsmereAndy Beshearmanufacturingeconomic developmentKentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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Newsom Visits Visalia, Awards First Made in California License to Voltage Multipliers
Governor Newsom toured a Visalia advanced manufacturer and presented the state's new Made in California label, a program aimed at helping small and mid-sized producers reach new markets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade Made in CaliforniaGavin NewsomVoltage MultipliersVisaliamanufacturingGO-BizCentral ValleyCalifornia Governors Office
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R/S-Godwin Truck Body Co. to Invest $17 Million in Floyd County, Creating 65 Jobs
Fourth-generation family-owned trucking equipment manufacturer R/S-Godwin is expanding in Floyd County, Kentucky, with a $17 million investment that will create 65 full-time jobs.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsManufacturing R/S-Godwin Truck Body Co.Floyd CountyAndy BeshearKentuckyeconomic developmentjob creationKentucky Governor's Office
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Census Bureau Marks Manufacturing Day With New Data Visualizations
U.S. Census Bureau releases infographics and data visualizations for Manufacturing Day, showing 12.3 million manufacturing workers and average pay of $73,202 per employee in 2023.
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Census Bureau Kicks Off October With Fall Data, Trade and Wholesale Reports
Census Bureau marks October with a fall-themed Kahoot! data game, Manufacturing Day visualizations, and upcoming international trade and wholesale trade indicator releases.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTradeFederal GovernmentEducation U.S. Census BureauManufacturing DayU.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesMonthly Wholesale TradeSurvey of Income and Program Participationeconomic indicatorsmanufacturing
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California Becomes First U.S. State to Top $4.5 Trillion in Economic Output
New federal data shows California surpassing $4.5 trillion in economic production, leading nearly every sector, growing wages 5.2% and outpacing Texas, Florida and New York.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborTradeLegal CaliforniaGavin Newsomeconomic outputU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysismanufacturingsmall businesseswagesCalifornia Governors Office
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Toyota Opens Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan
Toyota unveils its new Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan, giving Michigan-based teams expanded ability to develop battery technology from raw materials to recycling.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSAAutomotiveEnergyEnvironmentManufacturing ToyotaToyota Battery Center of North AmericaSalineMichiganbattery technologyelectrificationrecycling
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Speed Kentucky to Open $1.47 Million Facility in Owsley County, Creating 60 Full-Time Jobs
Speed Kentucky LLC will invest $1.47 million in a new Owsley County facility for final assembly and distribution of its UTVs, creating 60 full-time jobs in the county's largest-ever investment announcement.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsManufacturing Speed Kentucky LLCOwsley CountyAndy BeshearRobby GordonJimmy LewisJob CreationKentucky Governor's Office
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Spanberger, Avio USA Break Ground on $500 Million Pittsylvania Facility Creating 1,500 Jobs
Governor Abigail Spanberger joined Avio USA to break ground on a $500 million rocket motor plant in Hurt, Virginia, projected to create more than 1,500 jobs in Pittsylvania County.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsMilitaryTrade Avio USAAbigail SpanbergerPittsylvania CountyVirginiamanufacturingrocket motorsaerospace and defenseReston
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Virginia Governor Spanberger to Break Ground on $500 Million AVIO Manufacturing Facility
Governor Abigail Spanberger's September 29 public schedule includes groundbreaking on a $500 million AVIO manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania and a Danville announcement on Virginia's outdoor economy and tourism.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and Labor Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaAVIOPittsylvaniaDanvilleManufacturingTourismVirginia GovernorReston
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Census Bureau Marks 15th Annual Manufacturing Day
The U.S. Census Bureau is highlighting manufacturing's role in the economy for the 15th annual Manufacturing Day, with a new homepage of statistics and a look back at two centuries of data.
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Spanberger Announces $5 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $5 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects supporting entrepreneurship, quantum workforce development, and manufacturing training across the Commonwealth.
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Examines Gaps in Air-and-Missile Defense
Breaking Defense reports that Iran's attacks on US bases and radar systems, along with lessons from Ukraine, are exposing shortfalls in air-and-missile defense and driving calls for faster, more scalable production.
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U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. Breaks Ground on New Hopkinsville Facility, Creating 200 Jobs
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company breaks ground on a $250 million manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, creating over 200 new jobs. Governor Beshear and local officials celebrate this significant investment, boosting the region's economy and workforce.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborAgriculture KentuckyHopkinsvilleU.S. Smokeless Tobacco CompanyJob CreationManufacturingEconomic DevelopmentChristian CountyKentucky Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Hertha Metals develops greener steelmaking process
MIT Technology Review is reporting on Hertha Metals' new steelmaking process, which uses natural gas instead of coal, cutting emissions by half and costs by 25%. This innovation could transform an industry resistant to change.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyEducation Hertha MetalsLaureen MerouehSteelmakingDecarbonizationConroe, TexasCarbon EmissionsManufacturingMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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US Productivity Sees Gains in Q2 2026, Manufacturing Costs Fall
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that nonfarm business productivity increased 1.4% in Q2 2026, while manufacturing productivity rose 2.4% and unit labor costs decreased, signaling varied economic efficiency across sectors.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government ProductivityUnit Labor CostsNonfarm BusinessManufacturingQ2 2026Bureau of Labor Statistics
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GE Appliances and IUE-CWA Invest $1 Billion to Create Nation's Largest Home Appliance Manufacturing Site in Louisville
GE Appliances and IUE-CWA are investing $1 billion into Louisville's Appliance Park, making it the largest U.S. home appliance manufacturing site. This expansion reinforces Kentucky's economic leadership and commitment to American-made products, creating jobs and boosting local production.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergy GE AppliancesIUE-CWALouisvilleKentuckyManufacturingHome AppliancesEconomic DevelopmentKentucky Governor's Office
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Gov. Whitmer Announces 125 New Defense Jobs in Sterling Heights
Governor Whitmer announced Capture Group Inc. will invest $5 million and create 125 defense industry jobs in Sterling Heights, Macomb County. The new hub will produce advanced Counter-UAS and surveillance systems, bolstering Michigan's defense sector.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborRoboticsMilitary Gretchen WhitmerCapture Group Inc.Sterling HeightsMacomb CountyDefense IndustryJob CreationManufacturingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Astemo Americas Announces $112 Million Expansion in Madison County, Creating 114 New Jobs
Astemo Americas is expanding its Madison County, Kentucky, operations with a $112 million investment, creating 114 new jobs. This first phase could lead to a $379 million total project, boosting EV motor production and marking a significant local investment.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTransportation Astemo AmericasKentuckyMadison CountyBereaElectric VehiclesManufacturingJob CreationKentucky Governor's Office
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Governor Newsom Launches "Made in California" Labeling Program
Governor Gavin Newsom introduces "Made in California," a new statewide labeling program. It aims to boost manufacturers by leveraging the state's global reputation for quality and innovation, helping consumers identify products made by California workers.
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California Governor Newsom Challenges Economic Narratives, Citing State's Dominance
Governor Gavin Newsom highlights California's economic strength, presenting data on surging GDP, job creation, and innovation. He challenges "tired right-wing narratives," asserting the state's leadership in key industries and its role as a global economic powerhouse.
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Freeman Automation Invests $1 Million in Graves County, Creating 20 Jobs
Electrical control panel maker Freeman Automation is investing $1 million to open a new 4,000-square-foot facility in Graves County, Kentucky, creating 20 jobs. This expansion supports the state's growing manufacturing sector and economic development.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics Freeman AutomationGraves CountyKentuckyManufacturingJob CreationEconomic DevelopmentElectrical Control PanelsKentucky Governor's Office
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Ohio Approves 13 Projects, Creating 3,553 Jobs and Over $1.1 Billion in Investments
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced 13 projects approved by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, set to create 3,553 jobs and over $1.1 billion in investments statewide. These initiatives will boost various sectors, including aerospace and manufacturing, across multiple regions.
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Ohio Governor DeWine Addresses Storm Impact, Touts Economic Growth, and Boosts Infrastructure
Governor DeWine's busy week included deploying storm aid, launching the "Heart of Opportunity" tour celebrating Ohio's top business ranking, announcing infrastructure grants, and requesting federal storm assessments, alongside a major manufacturing investment.
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Aptera Motors Collaborates with Launch Design to Boost Production
Aptera Motors and Launch Design have partnered to accelerate the electric vehicle company's journey towards high-volume production, aiming to streamline manufacturing processes.
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Ohio Leaders Continue 'Heart of Opportunity' Tour, Highlight Business Success and Workforce Development
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel continued their Heart of Opportunity Tour in Toledo and Lima, celebrating Ohio's No. 1 business ranking. They highlighted workforce development at UToledo and manufacturing strength at P&G, emphasizing investments in people…
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