Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Ford invests $1bn in new Kentucky manufacturing facility
Ford is investing $1bn to build a new state-of-the-art paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, strengthening one of the automaker’s largest US manufacturing operations. Read more via The Manufacturer
Chobani to acquire former Keurig Dr Pepper manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania
Chobani, a US food and beverage manufacturer best known for its Greek yogurt, is set to acquire a Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) manufacturing facility and warehouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, expanding its US manufacturing footprint. Read more via The Manufacturer
President Trump warns Bombardier over US aircraft sales
US President Donald Trump warns he will block Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its aircraft in the United States unless the company increases manufacturing in the country. Read more via The Manufacturer
Hyundai Steel and POSCO begin construction of US steelworks
South Korean steelmakers Hyundai Steel and POSCO have begun construction of a $5.8bn steelworks in Louisiana, in a major investment that will strengthen the domestic steel supply chain for US manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer
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