GlobalFoundries Selected for Two Malta Fabs Under Up-to-US$21 Billion Japan Initiative
Japan-backed plans would expand Malta chip production; a separate US$955 million CHIPS amendment targets photonics, SiGe and advanced packaging.
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AI InfrastructureBard Targets Fourth-Quarter Completion of Georgia Factory Expansion
The 106,000-square-foot addition in Madison will add production capacity and advanced manufacturing equipment.
Industrial & ManufacturingFord Plans a $1 Billion Paint Shop to Modernize Kentucky Truck Plant
The planned replacement paint shop adds another major industrial project to Ford’s Kentucky footprint, with groundbreaking expected later in 2026.
Industrial & ManufacturingHitachi Energy Plans $528 Million Transformer Factory in Mississippi
Hitachi Energy plans a $528 million transformer factory in Gallman, Mississippi, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and production scheduled for 2029.
Industrial & ManufacturingDOE Selects $29.5 Million in National Laboratory Projects for Critical Minerals
DOE'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 & ManufacturingProposed $15 Billion Iowa Steel Complex Would Link Mining, DRI and Electric-Arc Production
A 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 & ManufacturingGenentech Starts $750 Million Hillsboro Manufacturing Expansion
The Oregon project will add device fill-finish capacity and is expected to begin commercial operations in 2031.
Industrial & ManufacturingCaterpillar plans $1 billion Sanford expansion for compact equipment
A new North Carolina facility will expand compact track-loader and telehandler production while adding automation, digital production and integrated logistics.
Industrial & ManufacturingSiemens’ Georgia and Texas expansion targets the equipment behind the infrastructure boom
Siemens’ August 7 announcement committed more than $200 million to electrical infrastructure facilities in Pendergrass, Georgia and Grand Prairie, Texas.
Industrial & ManufacturingLilly’s Houston groundbreaking pairs a $6.5 billion plant with workforce investment
The September 21 milestone advances the Generation Park facility, alongside support for manufacturing training at San Jacinto College.