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.

U.S. manufacturing: From disruption to resilience

After years of supply chain disruption, geopolitical uncertainty and rapid technological change, U.S. manufacturers are entering a new phase of growth. But, according to Manufacturers Alliance President and CEO, Stephen Gold, sustaining that momentum will depend on how effectively industry embraces AI, develops its workforce and continues investing at home. Read more via The Manufacturer

U.S. manufacturing growth eases in October as inflationary pressures intensify

U.S. manufacturing continued to expand in October, with production and new orders rising for another month and employment growth reaching a five-and-a-half-year high. However, intensifying cost pressures and persistent supply chain disruption presented fresh challenges for manufacturers. Read more via The Manufacturer

Niagara Bottling opens $141m Kentucky manufacturing facility

Niagara Bottling has officially opened a new $141m beverage manufacturing facility in Kenton County, Kentucky, creating 60 full-time jobs and expanding the company’s production and distribution capabilities. Read more via The Manufacturer

CircuitHub achieves price parity with China

CircuitHub has revealed that The Grid, its factory-scale robot in Massachusetts capable of assembling hundreds of circuit boards on-demand every day, has closed the price gap with China – ushering in a new era of electronics production. Read more via The Manufacturer