North America Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of

Posted on 15 Jun 2026 by The Manufacturer

Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.

Bipartisan bill aims to strengthen US manufacturing workforce through international exchange programme

A newly introduced bipartisan bill could help address one of the most significant challenges facing US manufacturers by creating new opportunities for workers, apprentices and students to gain advanced manufacturing skills overseas. Read more via The Manufacturer

Rideout Arsenal to invest $22m in Georgia manufacturing facility, creating 120 jobs

Firearms designer and manufacturer Rideout Arsenal is investing $22m in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, Georgia, a move expected to create 120 jobs over the next several years. Read more via The Manufacturer

Blackline Safety and MFE partner to bring connected gas detection to Spot robot

Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a partnership with MFE Inspection Solutions to integrate Blackline’s cloud-connected portable detector with Boston Dynamics’ Spot®, the world’s leading mobile industrial robot. Read more via The Manufacturer

ICML redefines the lubrication workforce with launch of groundbreaking GLC and ALC certification series

The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) has announced two groundbreaking certifications that redefine the longstanding boundaries of the industrial lubrication and oil analysis workforce. Read more via The Manufacturer