Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Prysmian to invest $1bn and create 385 jobs in North Carolina fibre optic expansion
Prysmian is investing more than $1bn to expand its fibre optic manufacturing operation in Catawba County, North Carolina, creating 385 new jobs and more than doubling its US production capacity. Read more via The Manufacturer
ACMI launches $3m Horizon Manufacturing Cup to back US manufacturing startups
The American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI) has launched a new competition offering $3m in funding to manufacturing startups, including a $1m grand prize, as the US seeks to strengthen its domestic industrial base and scale critical technologies. Read more via The Manufacturer
Tiberius Aerospace moves Invictus strike system into formal engineering testing
Tiberius Aerospace has moved its Invictus long-range precision strike system from early laboratory investigation into formal engineering test and evaluation (T&E), marking a significant step towards developing the system for field deployment. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK chemical manufacturer opens first international site in the US
ReAgent, a leading UK chemical manufacturer, has officially opened its first overseas facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The establishment of ReAgent USA marks an exciting milestone in the company’s international growth. Read more via The Manufacturer
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