Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Apple increases U.S. commitment to $600bn, announces American Manufacturing Program
Apple has announced a new $100bn commitment to America, a significant acceleration of its U.S. investment that now totals $600bn over the next four years. More via The Manufacturer
US Manufacturing PMI falls below 50 as tariff uncertainty dampens demand
The US manufacturing sector faced its first contraction of the year in July, with the S&P Global US Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipping to 49.8, down sharply from 52.9 in June. More via The Manufacturer
Mars to invest $2bn into U.S. manufacturing through 2026
Mars, Incorporated has announced plans to grow its U.S.-based manufacturing by investing an estimated $2bn into its operations across the country by the end of 2026. More via The Manufacturer
Alexander Dennis opens Las Vegas manufacturing facility
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, has celebrated the official opening of its U.S. manufacturing facility in Las Vegas. More via The Manufacturer
BD to invest $35m in Nebraska facility
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, has announced plans to invest more than $35m and add approximately 50 new jobs to expand prefilled flush syringe manufacturing at its Columbus, Neb. facility to increase the resiliency of the U.S. health care system. More via The Manufacturer
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