North America Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of

Posted on 3 Oct 2025 by The Manufacturer

Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.

Amgen announces $650m U.S. manufacturing expansion

Amgen has announced a $650m expansion of its U.S. manufacturing network, creating hundreds of new jobs. Read more via The Manufacturer

U.S. manufacturing contracts for seventh consecutive month, ISM® report shows

Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted in September for the seventh consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. Read more via The Manufacturer

Ereztech marks 15-year anniversary with opening of new $10m U.S. manufacturing facility

Specialty chemical manufacturer, Ereztech, has announced the grand opening of its new 30,000-square-foot facility in Saukville, Wisconsin. Read more via The Manufacturer

Henkel celebrates expansion of flagship South Dakota manufacturing facility

Henkel has celebrated the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota, following an investment of approximately $30m. Read more via The Manufacturer

New Balance expands central Maine factory, bolstering U.S. manufacturing footprint

New Balance has opened its expanded Central Maine facility in Skowhegan, marking a $65m investment that reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to American manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer

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