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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:
Manufacturer Sticks with 4-Day Workweek - @3:46
Based in Willoughby, Ohio, Advanced RV isn't your typical small manufacturer.
Manufacturer Sues Norfolk Southern for Derailment that Closed His Businesses - @17:32
Edwin Wang is a business owner with companies near the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment. This week, he sued the railroad for $500 million because most of his companies have remained out of business.
Investigation Reveals Sleep Deprivation, Drug Use Amid Harsh Working Conditions at SpaceX - @26:51
A recent Reuters investigation reported that working conditions at SpaceX led to some dreadful situations.
SpaceX Launches Giant New Rocket, But Explosions End Test Flight - @40:09
SpaceX tested its monster rocket the Starship last weekend. It lost the booster and the spacecraft in a pair of explosions minutes into the test flight.
Tesla Loses Vital Supplier to GM - @48:32
According to Reuters, GM just bought Tooling & Equipment International (TEI), a lesser known company that was an important Tesla supplier.
In Case You Missed It
Calif. City Buys, Shutters Asphalt Factory After Years of Odor Complaints - 1:00:03
And they paid well above fair market value.
Serta Simmons Bedding Opens Massive Factory in Wisconsin - @1:08:59
Serta Simmons Bedding last week held a grand opening event for its new state-of-the-art 500,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Scientists Turn Invasive Carp Into Double Agents - @1:14:25
Wildlife officials across the Great Lakes are looking for spies.
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