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

Posted on 24 Apr 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.

Anheuser-Busch backs US factories and workforce with $600m investment plan

Anheuser-Busch has announced a $600m investment in its US operations across 2025 and 2026, reinforcing its long-term commitment to domestic manufacturing and workforce development. Read more via The Manufacturer

Collins Aerospace contracts to boost Cedar Rapids production and reinforce regional economy

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has welcomed a major contract win by Collins Aerospace, which is set to increase production activity at the company’s headquarters in Cedar Rapids. Read more via The Manufacturer

AbbVie to invest $1.4bn in North Carolina manufacturing campus

American pharmaceutical company, AbbVie, has unveiled plans to invest $1.4bn in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Durham, marking a significant expansion of its U.S. production footprint and a major boost for the state’s life sciences sector. Read more via The Manufacturer

Zotefoams appoints Technifab as first US aerospace fabricator partner

UK-headquartered Zotefoams has appointed Technifab as its first US Approved Fabricator for aerospace, marking the expansion of its Global Approved Partner Programme into North America. Read more via The Manufacturer

Ferret Inc. recognised for perfect safety performance with FMA award

Third-generation roll forming manufacturer Ferret, Inc. has been recognised for its workplace safety performance after receiving a Safety Award of Honor from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA). Read more via The Manufacturer

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