📌 Top Highlights
A powerhouse partnership forms
From Ding Dongs to medications, expansion is happening
The US Commerce Department launches an investigation
🔍 Deep Dive: Two Tech Giants Teaming Up
Two Silicon Valley powerhouses, Nvidia and Intel, have merged forces to develop and manufacture several generations of custom chips designed for use at data centers and in personal computers.
This $5 billion partnership creates a domestic dynamo that places a critical supply chain on US soil, reducing reliance on foreign foundries while producing one-of-a-kind products for both consumer and commercial markets.
🖨 Technology Trailblazers
The National Association of Manufacturers has announced that 5G network technology is playing a crucial role in several industries, making a significant difference in advanced communication among companies such as Deere, Whirlpool, and GM.
DEEP Manufacturing, a UK-based company, has received full approval from DNV for wire arc additive manufacturing. It’s the first company to receive this type of approval in Europe.
Rockwell Automation is showcasing its latest and greatest in automation awesomeness at Pack Expo 2025 in Las Vegas and giving people a reason to take a break from the craps table.
🤖 Section 232 Investigation Looking at Protective Equipment, Robots, and More
The US Commerce Department announced that it has opened a national security investigation into the import of personal protective equipment, medical items, robotics, and industrial machinery. Described as a “Section 232” investigation, this probe could lead to higher prices for companies that rely on foreign-made goods, while rewarding those that shop domestically.
🏢 Movers and Shakers
Hoffman Family of Companies, a US-based equity firm, has acquired Derby Fabricating Solutions, LLC. Founded in 1977, Derby is a leading manufacturer in the automotive and appliance industry, with four plants across the Midwest.
Central States, one of the nation’s biggest metal building manufacturers, has recently opened a 100,000-sq-ft facility in Tooele, Utah. This is the company’s western-most facility so far; next stop, the Pacific Ocean!
Jaguar Land Rover is starting its engines once more after suffering a cyberattack that shut down operations. The company announced its resumption of manufacturing, albeit with a considerable revenue loss (which some analysts estimate to be over a billion dollars).
Hostess Brands is expanding its Columbus manufacturing facility with a $120 million infusion. This is a tasty tidbit for those who love Fruit Pies, Ding Dongs, and Cupcakes, but great for the job force, too.
Amgen recently revealed a $650 million expansion of its US manufacturing network, ultimately paving the way for hundreds of new jobs in medication manufacturing.
President Trump announced new tariffs on furniture imports in an attempt to revive US furniture manufacturing. This effectively tells other countries to take a seat and invites domestic woodworkers to the proverbial table.
💡 Manufacturing Marvels
Asphalt shingles gained popularity in the early 1900s; today, approximately 80% of US homes feature asphalt shingle roofs. Metal roofs are also commonly seen; they’re often attractive for their longevity, with some metal roofs able to last up to 70 years.