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 remains solid despite sharpest employment decline since 2020
The US manufacturing sector extended its run of expansion in June, although the pace of growth eased and companies cut jobs at the fastest rate since the height of the pandemic, according to the latest S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI. Read more via The Manufacturer
INKAS expands North American manufacturing footprint with three new production facilities
Canadian armoured vehicle manufacturer INKAS is set to more than double its North American production space after announcing the expansion of its manufacturing footprint with three new facilities across Canada and the United States. Read more via The Manufacturer
Twisted X brings footwear manufacturing to the US with new domestic production collection
US footwear manufacturer Twisted X has announced the launch of its first domestically assembled footwear range, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand manufacturing capacity in the United States ahead of the July 4 holiday. Read more via The Manufacturer
Tony Judd: the edge AI paradox – why manufacturers can see the future but can’t reach it
In a guest blog post for The Manufacturer, Verizon’s Tony Judd argues that the biggest barrier to scaling AI and smart manufacturing is not the technology itself but fragmented network infrastructure, making the case that a unified, secure “One IT” foundation is essential for successful edge AI, automation and digital transformation. Read more via The Manufacturer
