Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Alston announces 120 new jobs in NY plant to meet rail manufacturing demand
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has announced that it is seeking to fill nearly 120 positions at its train manufacturing site in Plattsburgh, NY. Read more via The Manufacturer
Vianode to build large-scale clean synthetic graphite plant in Ontario
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, announced that its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite will be developed in Ontario, Canada. Read more via The Manufacturer
Woodward breaks ground on new aerospace facility
On November 3, Woodward Inc. officially broke ground on its new aerospace manufacturing facility at Smith Farms Industrial Park in Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, an exciting step toward a 300,000-square-foot plant designed for industry-leading manufacturing and future growth. Read more via The Manufacturer
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies expanding aftermarket portfolio
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST), together with its aftermarket division Corteco, has acquired Alto Products Corp., the world’s oldest and largest independently owned manufacturer of clutch plates and automatic transmission parts. Read more via The Manufacturer
Jungbunzlauer closes acquisition of Illinois facility to launch US manufacturing operations
Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in high-quality ingredients from natural sources, today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of the production site in Thomson, Illinois from International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF). . Read more via The Manufacturer
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