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 expansion holds steady as supply chain disruption and tariffs weigh on outlook
US manufacturing remained in expansion territory in July, but slowing production, weaker demand and mounting supply chain disruption suggest the sector is entering the second half of the year with growing caution. Read more via The Manufacturer
Toyota opens $100m electric forklift factory in Indiana
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) has opened a new $100m manufacturing facility in Columbus, Indiana, expanding its production capacity for its Toyota and Raymond brand electric forklifts across the US. Read more via The Manufacturer
GE Appliances expands U.S. semiconductor sourcing with Texas Instruments partnership
GE Appliances has announced plans to significantly expand its use of U.S.-manufactured semiconductors by partnering with Texas Instruments (TI) to supply chips for its next generation of connected laundry appliances. Read more via The Manufacturer
Victaulic expands modular construction capabilities with European acquisition
Victaulic, the Pennsylvania-headquartered manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control systems, has acquired Spain-based modular construction specialist Arumani as it seeks to expand its capabilities in off-site construction. Read more via The Manufacturer
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