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

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

US factory output hits strongest pace since 2022 despite weak demand

US manufacturing activity accelerated in January, with production rising at its joint-fastest rate since May 2022, even as new orders grew only modestly and exports remained under pressure, according to the latest S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI survey. Read more via The Manufacturer

Canada moves to claw back incentives after GM confirms 500 Oshawa layoffs

Canada’s federal government will seek to recover millions of dollars in public incentives from General Motors (GM) after the automaker confirmed plans to cut 500 jobs at its Oshawa, Ontario assembly plant. Read more via The Manufacturer

Lilly’s $3.5bn project heralds new life-sciences era for Lehigh Valley

Eli Lilly and Company has committed $3.5bn to build a major pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, marking the largest single economic development project in the region’s history and the biggest life-sciences investment the state has ever secured. Read more via The Manufacturer

Hitachi Rail named top employer for young people in Canada

Hitachi Rail has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, an editorial competition that recognizes the employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers. ​Read more via The Manufacturer

ICML launches apprentice certification to tackle skills gap in lubrication

The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) has introduced a new entry-level certification designed to help employers assess and develop inexperienced technicians as the industry grapples with workforce turnover and the retirement of veteran specialists. Read more via The Manufacturer