Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Gelato maker opens $8m Florida manufacturing facility
US frozen gelato brand Gelatys has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Myers, Florida, as part of an $8m investment designed to support the company’s rapid national expansion. Read more via The Manufacturer
Rio Tinto commissions $1.5bn low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion in Quebec
Rio Tinto has begun commissioning a $1.5bn expansion of its AP60 aluminium smelter in Quebec, Canada, marking a significant milestone in the deployment of its low-carbon aluminium production technology and strengthening North America’s supply of sustainable aluminium. Read more via The Manufacturer
US defence battery rules should be a wake-up call for allies, says Volklec
US defence contractors are facing increased scrutiny over the origin of battery cells used in military systems as new requirements under the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) place greater emphasis on supply chain transparency and security. Read more via The Manufacturer
General Tool Company expands Cincinnati facility to boost U.S. Navy generator production
General Tool Company (GTC) has announced a significant expansion of its Cincinnati manufacturing facility to increase production throughput of the Rolls-Royce AG9160RF gas turbine generator (GTG) set for the U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) destroyer program. Read more via The Manufacturer
