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

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

Ford doubles down on US manufacturing with continued investment and industry-leading output

Ford Motor Company has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to US manufacturing, highlighting industry-leading assembly volumes, exports and workforce figures as it positions domestic production at the centre of its growth strategy. Read more via The Manufacturer

Google backs AI upskilling push for U.S. manufacturers with $10m funding

Google has announced a $10m investment through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, to support The Manufacturing Institute, in a move aimed at accelerating AI adoption and addressing skills gaps across the US manufacturing workforce. Read more via The Manufacturer

Whirlpool to invest $60m in new Ohio facility, creating up to 150 jobs

Whirlpool Corporation has announced plans to further expand its industry-leading U.S. manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art production facility. Read more via The Manufacturer

Lehigh Valley’s workforce strategy drives manufacturing growth beyond national trends

Karianne Gelinas of Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation explains how a coordinated workforce strategy is driving manufacturing growth beyond national trends. Read more via The Manufacturer

Suniva announces new South Carolina solar cell manufacturing facility

Solar cell manufacturer, Suniva, has announced that it has entered agreements to bring a state-of-the-art 4.5GW solar cell manufacturing facility to Laurens, South Carolina, with a projected opening in the 2nd Quarter of 2027. Read more via The Manufacturer