Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Regeneron announces significant expansion of US manufacturing capacity
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing capacity through a new agreement with FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies to manufacture and supply bulk drug product of Regeneron’s commercial biologic medicines at their Holly Springs, North Carolina, campus. More via The Manufacturer
Natilus and Palantir announce strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable commercial aircraft production
Natilus, an aerospace manufacturer of blended-wing-body aircraft, today announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc. to advance the production of sustainable aircraft in the U.S. More via The Manufacturer
Merck breaks ground on new $1bn biologics center of excellence in Delaware
Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has started construction on a $1bn, 470,000-square-foot state-of-the-art biologics center of excellence in Wilmington, Delaware. More via The Manufacturer
Thermo Fisher commits $2bn to boost US operations
Thermo Fisher Scientific will invest an additional $2bn in the United States over the next four years, strengthening American innovation, manufacturing and economic competitiveness across the life sciences sector. More via The Manufacturer
Kimberly-Clark announces plans to invest over $2bn to expand US manufacturing, accelerate innovation and fuel growth
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has announced plans to invest over $2bn over the next five years in its North America business, marking the company’s largest domestic expansion in more than 30 years. More via The Manufacturer