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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Shuttered Pennsylvania Metalworking Facility Acquired, Reopened
On Monday, Manufacturing Corporation of America announced that it not only acquired the assets of Fossil Industries, but it reopened the company’s shuttered metalworking facility in Hunker, Pennsylvania.
Hormel Sues Rival Over Sausage Secrets
Hormel Foods recently sued Johnsonville and two individuals in federal court over an alleged conspiracy to steal recipes, research and other information.
SpaceX Starship Test Explosion: What Happened
A SpaceX rocket was being tested in Texas Wednesday night, then it exploded, shooting a fireball into the sky.
Virginia Ice Cream Manufacturer Announces New Factory, Headquarters
Founded in 2016, Nightingale will invest $5.8 million and add more than 160 new jobs at a new 29,000-square-foot facility, which includes 24,000 square feet of production space.
Ford Absent from 20 Most American-Made Autos List & Ford Orders Stop Sale for Electric Mustangs that Can Trap Their Drivers
A pair of Ford stories topped the list this week, so we merged them into one segment.
In Case You Missed It
Blue Diamond Sacramento, Cutting 600 Jobs
Blue Diamond recently announced plans to wind down operations at its plant in Sacramento, California. As a result, 600 people are out of a job.
Truckers Fear Job Loss as New English Language Rules Take Effect
The requirement isn't new — but the penalty is becoming more severe.
The Human Firewall
Adjusting training strategies to avoid the "check the box" mentality.
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