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

Posted on 28 Mar 2025 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.

Schneider Electric to invest over $700m in the U.S.

Schneider Electric has announced that it is planning to invest over $700m in its U.S. operations through 2027. More via The Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor Group commits additional $21bn to U.S. operations to drive growth

Hyundai Motor Group has announced a significant investment of $21bn in the United States from 2025 to 2028 to drive manufacturing growth. More via The Manufacturer

Johnson & Johnson increases U.S. investment to more than $55bn over the next four years

Johnson & Johnson has announced manufacturing, research and development, and technology investments of more than $55bn in the United States over the next four years. More via The Manufacturer

Boviet Solar celebrates opening of its first U.S. PV module plant

Boviet Solar Technology has announced the grand opening of its first U.S. manufacturing facility, a PV module plant in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina. More via The Manufacturer

Hyster-Yale’s Kelly Smith honored as Pro to Know

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling has announced that Kelly Smith, the company’s Vice President of Finance for the Americas, has been selected as a Leader in Excellence in the 2025 Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) Pros to Know awards. More via The Manufacturer