Ideas and analysis across the systems that connect our economy.
Industrial & ManufacturingHitachi Energy plans a $528 million transformer factory in Gallman, Mississippi, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and production scheduled for 2029.
Industrial & ManufacturingDOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has selected 17 national laboratory projects for award negotiations totaling $29.5 million. The September 30 announcement focuses on technologies intended to improve domestic mineral recovery and processing.
Industrial & ManufacturingA newly announced Mesabi Metallics project proposes a large Iowa steel complex using Minnesota iron ore and direct-reduced-iron-to-electric-arc-furnace production.
Industrial & ManufacturingThe Oregon project will add device fill-finish capacity and is expected to begin commercial operations in 2031.
Industrial & ManufacturingA new North Carolina facility will expand compact track-loader and telehandler production while adding automation, digital production and integrated logistics.
Industrial & ManufacturingSiemens’ August 7 announcement committed more than $200 million to electrical infrastructure facilities in Pendergrass, Georgia and Grand Prairie, Texas.
Industrial & ManufacturingThe September 21 milestone advances the Generation Park facility, alongside support for manufacturing training at San Jacinto College.
Industrial & ManufacturingThe Indiana facility is expected to launch by 2028, producing equipment for the company’s fulfillment and robotics network.