Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Schneider Electric unveils new Energy Innovation Center in Houston
Schneider Electric has launched its new Innovation Center in Houston, one of the largest energy innovation hubs globally. More via The Manufacturer
Hitachi Energy invests additional $250m to bolster U.S. manufacturing capabilities
Hitachi Energy has announced at CERAWeek additional major investments of more than $250m by 2027 to expand global production of critical components for transformers. More via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: the 2025 EV tax shift – navigating new challenges in manufacturing
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Avalara’s Scott Peterson explores why, against a backdrop of new tax rules, proposed policy changes, and tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, manufacturers that stay agile will be best positioned for success. More via The Manufacturer
ABB signs agreement with Dow as the automation partner to support Path2Zero ethylene complex in Canada
ABB has signed a Leveraged Procurement Agreement (LPA) to support as the automation partner for Dow’s Path2Zero project at Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, Canada. More via The Manufacturer
Airbus introduces the light twin-engined H140 at VERTICON in Dallas
Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. More via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: how build-to-suit financing is fueling the resurgence of manufacturing infrastructure across America
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Ascension Advisory’s Chelsea Mandel looks at how build-to-suit financing can enable manufacturers to secure the facilities they need without the burden of real estate ownership. More via The Manufacturer
