Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark launch new $3.4bn global tissue manufacturing business Arbex
Pulp producer Suzano and consumer goods manufacturer Kimberly-Clark have officially launched Arbex, a $3.4bn (£2.53bn) joint venture that will operate 22 manufacturing sites across 14 countries, making it one of the world’s largest tissue and hygiene businesses. Read more via The Manufacturer
UTSA robotics team wins global Siemens competition
A team of first-year engineering students from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has claimed first place in the 2026 Siemens Immersive Design Challenge after developing an autonomous robotics system designed to improve efficiency in industrial additive manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer
Echodyne expands radar production with new $40m Washington manufacturing hub
Echodyne has opened a new $40m advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington State, expanding production capacity to meet rising global demand for counter-drone and short-range air defence technologies. Read more via The Manufacturer
Cleveland selects modular housing manufacturer for historic factory redevelopment
The City of Cleveland has selected modular housing specialist MMY US as its preferred off-site construction manufacturing partner in a move expected to create up to 150 manufacturing jobs while accelerating the delivery of affordable housing. Read more via The Manufacturer
