Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Toyota celebrates 40 years of manufacturing in Kentucky with $1bn investment
Toyota Motor Corporation has marked the 40th anniversary of its Kentucky manufacturing plant with a $1bn investment across its US operations, reinforcing its long-term commitment to North American production. Read more via The Manufacturer
Siemens marks new era in American rail manufacturing with opening of North Carolina facility
Government officials and rail industry leaders gathered at Siemens Mobility’s manufacturing and rail services center in Lexington, North Carolina on April 3 to mark a key milestone in American rail manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer
SKF consolidates its manufacturing footprint in Americas to strengthen operations
As part of the ongoing separation of its automotive business, SKF is consolidating its manufacturing footprint in Americas to strengthen the long-term efficiency and competitiveness. Read more via The Manufacturer
IACMI opens entries for Rising Stars in Manufacturing Awards
Entries are now open for the Rising Stars in Manufacturing Awards, an initiative sponsored by IACMI – The Composites Institute to spotlight the next generation of talent driving innovation across U.S. industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
Hitachi Energy reaffirms commitment to Latin America through an additional $150m investment
Hitachi Energy has announced an additional $150m USD investment to expand its power transformer manufacturing across Latin America, boosting capacity to meet surging global demand for electrification and accelerate grid infrastructure. Read more via The Manufacturer
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