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

Posted on 26 Oct 2026 by Molly Cooper

Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.

Apple commits $100m to US titanium manufacturing

Apple has committed up to $100m to purchase US-made titanium over the next three years, strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains for its latest devices. Read more via The Manufacturer

Nikon joins $5.5m US project to advance aerospace 3D printing

Nikon Advanced Manufacturing has joined a $5.5m US-funded project to develop high-strength aluminium alloys for metal 3D printing, working alongside aerospace and defence companies including General Atomics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Airbus. Read more via The Manufacturer

Trane Technologies to acquire North American heat-transfer manufacturer

Trane Technologies has agreed to acquire Cancoil Thermal Corporation, a North American manufacturer of heat-transfer products, in a move designed to strengthen its supply chain and expand its thermal management capabilities. Read more via The Manufacturer

Nestlé commits further $1bn to Mexican manufacturing

Nestlé has pledged a further $1bn to expand its manufacturing operations in Mexico between 2028 and 2030, doubling its planned investment in the country to $2bn over six years.  Read more via The Manufacturer

Saxdor Yachts begins US production at Florida facility

Saxdor Yachts has started manufacturing boats in the US for the first time, expanding its production footprint to meet demand across the Americas.  Read more via The Manufacturer

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