North America Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of
Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
US manufacturing growth slows to seven-month low as tariffs and weather hit exports
Growth in the US manufacturing sector slowed in February, with new data showing the pace of expansion easing to its weakest level in seven months amid falling exports, tariff pressures and weather disruption. Read more via The Manufacturer
Carhartt backs next generation of tradespeople with $375k NCCER grant
Carhartt has announced a $375,000 grant through its “For the Love of Labor” program to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), a nonprofit leader in skilled trades workforce development. Read more via The Manufacturer
Unox officially opens U.S. manufacturing facility
Unox officially celebrated the grand opening of its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Denver, North Carolina this week. Read more via The Manufacturer
Canada’s Dainty Foods announces first US manufacturing operation
Dainty Foods, a Canadian-based producer of private-label rice and ready-to-heat meal solutions, has announced it will establish its first United States manufacturing operation in Batavia Township, Ohio. Read more via The Manufacturer
Edible Garden to develop Midwest ready-to-drink manufacturing hub
Edible Garden has announced plans to develop a ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage manufacturing platform at its Midwest facility as it expands beyond fresh produce into shelf-stable nutrition products. Read more via The Manufacturer
