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. Steel to restart blast furnace at Granite City Works amid rising demand

U.S. Steel has announced plans to restart one of the two blast furnaces at its Granite City Works facility, citing strong customer demand and ongoing business planning as key drivers. Read more via The Manufacturer

Toyota Boshoku opens $225m smart manufacturing facility in Kentucky

Toyota Boshoku America Inc. has officially opened its long-anticipated “smart plant” in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, marking a major milestone more than two years after the project was first announced. Read more via The Manufacturer

U.S. manufacturers slash input purchases as signs point to winter slowdown

Manufacturers across North America sharply reduced their purchases of raw materials and intermediate goods in October, signaling a potential cooling of U.S. factory output heading into the winter months. Read more via The Manufacturer

Canadian Government declares Stellantis in default for shifting production to U.S.

The Canadian Government has formally declared Stellantis in default of contracts tied to hundreds of millions of dollars in public assistance, following the automaker’s decision to relocate production of the Jeep Compass from Ontario to Illinois, according to a New York Times report. Read more via The Manufacturer

Unox begins production at first U.S. manufacturing facility in Denver, North Carolina

Unox, a global leader in commercial oven technology, has commenced production at its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Denver, North Carolina, marking a historic milestone in the company’s global expansion. Read more via The Manufacturer