Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
US manufacturing growth accelerates in March despite mounting inflationary pressure
US manufacturing activity picked up pace in March, with stronger output and new orders supporting a solid expansion, according to the latest data from S&P Global. However, rising inflation linked to geopolitical tensions and ongoing tariff pressures continues to cloud the outlook. Read more via The Manufacturer
GM doubles down on ICE profits with truck push and V-8 investment
General Motors is ramping up heavy-duty truck production at its Flint, Michigan assembly plant, adding a sixth working day from June as sustained demand for high-margin pickups continues to outpace broader market uncertainty. Read more via The Manufacturer
John Deere partners with Major League Baseball ahead of US 250th anniversary
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, John Deere has announced a new multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball, positioning the manufacturer as the Official Tractor of MLB. Read more via The Manufacturer
Samsung Biologics completes Maryland acquisition, establishes first U.S. manufacturing site
Samsung Biologics has completed the acquisition of a biologics manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland from GSK, marking the company’s first manufacturing presence in the United States. Read more via The Manufacturer
Stratasys tapped for major U.S. defense 3D printing push
Stratasys has announced that its parts-on-demand business, Stratasys Direct™, has been selected to take part in the U.S. Department of War’s (DoW) Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability (JAMA) IV Pilot Parts Program. Read more via The Manufacturer
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