Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Merck breaks ground on $3bn center of excellence in Virginia
Merck has announced the start of construction for a $3bn, 400,000-square-foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at its Elkton, Virginia, site. Read more via The Manufacturer
JCB San Antonio facility construction goes vertical
JCB North America continues to make significant progress on its $500m manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas, reinforcing its commitment to U.S. manufacturing, and the region’s construction and agriculture equipment industries. Read more via The Manufacturer
Whirlpool announces $300m Ohio investment, creating 400-600 new jobs
Whirlpool Corporation has announced a planned $300m investment in its U.S. laundry manufacturing facilities, one in a series of strategic commitments to grow its American manufacturing footprint. Read more via The Manufacturer
Caterpillar commits $5m to Indiana workforce training
Caterpillar Inc. has announced that Indiana will be among the first states to receive funding from its five-year, $100m workforce pledge, and has committed up to $5m to training and upskilling efforts across the state. Read more via The Manufacturer
Hartsville’s Stingray Boats announces expanded leadership team
Stingray Boats, a leader in fiberglass boat manufacturing since 1979, has announced an expanded leadership team that strengthens its commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and long-term dealer success. Read more via The Manufacturer
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