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.

Siemens tops $1bn in U.S. manufacturing investments as AI and infrastructure demand accelerates

Siemens has announced it has surpassed $1bn in U.S. manufacturing investments over the past five years, as the company ramps up domestic production capacity to support growing demand across AI, data centres, transportation and critical infrastructure markets. Read more via The Manufacturer

Apple Manufacturing Academy brings together hundreds of U.S. manufacturers to accelerate AI use in American supply chains

The Apple Manufacturing Academy welcomed hundreds of manufacturers, industry leaders and academics to its inaugural Spring Forum at Michigan State University, showcasing how U.S. businesses are applying lessons from the programme to modernise and transform their operations. Read more via The Manufacturer

Novada Cement selects ABB to prepare US plant for sustainable production

Novada Cement, part of the Medcem Cement Group, has chosen ABB to deliver full plant electrification, automation and drives solutions for its new plant in Tampa Bay, Florida. Read more via The Manufacturer

IMI opens new manufacturing facility in Lake Forest

IMI has opened a new Process Automation manufacturing facility in Lake Forest, California, which will house its Southern California operations in a purpose-built site that combines advanced manufacturing capability with a strong focus on sustainability. Read more via The Manufacturer

Manthei Wood Products acquires Cahaba Veneer in Alabama expansion move

Family-owned hardwood veneer manufacturer Manthei Wood Products has acquired Cahaba Veneer in Centreville, Alabama, securing existing jobs and paving the way for further investment in the state’s forestry and manufacturing sector. Read more via The Manufacturer