Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Toyota opens $14bn North Carolina battery plant
Toyota Motor Corporation has expanded its North American manufacturing footprint with the official launch of production at its all-new battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina — a milestone marking both the company’s first battery facility outside Japan and its 11th manufacturing plant in the United States. Read more via The Manufacturer
United States Mint strikes final penny, ending 232 years of production
The United States Mint has officially brought an end to more than two centuries of penny production, marking a symbolic close to one of the nation’s longest-running manufacturing traditions. Read more via The Manufacturer
North American manufacturers cut back on raw material purchases as output cools
Global supply chains remained underused in October as North American manufacturers scaled back input buying, signaling a slowdown in production, according to the latest GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index. Read more via The Manufacturer
From pilots to selling power: how manufacturers are using AI to sell
Manufacturers are rapidly adopting AI in sales operations—using intelligent search, assistants, and CPQ tools to modernize quoting, pricing, and customer interactions—marking a shift from digital experimentation to real, ROI-driven transformation in how they sell. Read more via The Manufacturer
Sour Puss liqueur moves production to Canada amid trade shifts
Phillips Distilling Company has announced that production of its popular Sour Puss liqueur will move entirely to Canada, marking a significant shift in the brand’s North American manufacturing strategy and signaling confidence in Canada’s beverage industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
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