Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Foundations: How Detroit became the birthplace of modern manufacturing
From shipbuilding and stove manufacturing to Henry Ford’s moving assembly line, Detroit became the world’s original proving ground for scalable manufacturing innovation. In the first of a three-part series, we explore how geography, industrial ambition and mass production transformed the city into the beating heart of modern manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer
USMCA ‘a proven engine’ for US manufacturing growth, says NAM
A new report from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has hailed the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) as a major driver of American manufacturing growth, investment and job creation, with exports to Canada and Mexico now supporting around 2 million US jobs. Read more via The Manufacturer
thyssenkrupp to close Indiana production site as North American restructuring continues
thyssenkrupp plans to close its chassis production facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, by March 2027 as part of a broader effort to streamline its North American automotive operations and improve long-term competitiveness. Read more via The Manufacturer
Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover explore US product development partnership
Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for collaboration on product development in the United States. Read more via The Manufacturer
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