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.

Canada strikes landmark trade deal with China, cutting EV tariffs and boosting farm exports

Canada has unveiled a significant new trade deal with China that marks a notable shift in its economic and diplomatic strategy. Read more via The Manufacturer

Apiject to open new U.S generic injectable drug manufacturing facility in Apex, North Carolina

Apiject Holdings, Inc. has signed a lease for a 30,000-square-foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Apex, North Carolina, which will house two advanced Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) production lines, operate as an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility producing essential generic injectable medicines on the FDA’s drug shortage list, and serve as the corporate headquarters of its operational subsidiary, Vanguard Utility. Read more via The Manufacturer

UK-headquartered Essentra acquires US-based Device Technologies

UK-headquartered Essentra Components, a leading provider and manufacturer of essential industrial components, has completed the acquisition of US-based Device Technologies, furthering its global presence. Read more via The Manufacturer

Genentech planning to double investment in Holly Springs manufacturing facility

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, has announced an expansion of its investment in a new Holly Springs, North Carolina manufacturing facility. Read more via The Manufacturer

EOS invests $3m to expand U.S. metal additive manufacturing capacity in Texas

Leading additive manufacturing solutions provider, EOS, has announced the expansion of its U.S. manufacturing and logistics capabilities with a $3m investment at its Pflugerville, Texas, campus, and the opening of a new warehouse in Belton. Read more via The Manufacturer