#manufacturing

ExxonMobil has publicly stated that domestic manufacturing is a central pillar of India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, and the company has launched its own “Make in India” initiative to help realize that goal ExxonMobil+1.

Strategic Alignment with India’s Goals
India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 aims to transform the country into a self-reliant, globally competitive manufacturing hub. ExxonMobil sees strong synergies between its global energy infrastructure operations and India’s industrial ambitions, particularly in heavy engineering, shipbuilding, and specialized manufacturing ExxonMobil.

Current and Future Sourcing
Current scale: In the last two years, ExxonMobil affiliates have sourced USD 100 million worth of equipment from India ExxonMobil+1.

Future target: The company plans to scale sourcing to billions of dollars by the end of the decade ExxonMobil+1.

Focus areas:

Mega modules — large, pre-assembled units used in petrochemical plants and refineries.

Energy infrastructure equipment for LNG, refining, and chemical projects.

Shipbuilding synergies — both industries require heavy engineering, specialized suppliers, and complex logistics networks ExxonMobil+1.

Why India?
India offers:

A skilled workforce in engineering and fabrication.

Expanding connectivity (roads, ports, railways) to support large-scale manufacturing.

Resilient supply chains that can support complex, high-value projects ExxonMobil.

Impact
By leveraging India’s growing engineering and fabrication capabilities, ExxonMobil aims to:

Reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing for its global projects.

Support India’s industrial growth and energy security.

Create high-value jobs and technology transfer opportunities in the country ExxonMobil+1.

In short, ExxonMobil’s “Make in India” initiative is not just a corporate sourcing strategy — it’s a strategic investment in India’s manufacturing future, aligned with its national vision for 2047.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/how-texas-police-spent-4-5-million-on-four-chevy-tahoes

So sweet!

We back the blue, no matter what. We should build these vehicles directly instead of letting CogNyte profit from the massive markup on retrofitted surveillance technology. Everything should be designed and built in America. Ford Tough. The strong profit margins on a small number of specialized vehicles are simply an added benefit of helping law enforcement do good police work.

Electrolux is transitioning its Anderson plant from refrigerator production to laundry equipment manufacturing. This significant change follows a North American partnership with Midea, a Chinese appliance giant. Over 1,200 workers were laid off as part of this operational overhaul. The company plans to retool the facility, with production expected to resume in early 2027. Many displaced workers are finding new employment opportunities in the local manufacturing sector.

Anderson, South Carolina

https://www.andersonobserver.com/news/electrolux-layoffs-near-complete-overhaul-for-new-products-set-to-begin

Iowa experienced its highest number of layoffs in twelve months during June, with 656 workers affected. Whirlpool Corporation and the Iowa Department of Management were the primary drivers of these job cuts. Whirlpool's Middle Amana plant saw significant reductions, continuing a trend of declining employment there. The state's IT sector also faced substantial job losses as the Department of Management privatizes services. Additional manufacturing closures contributed to the overall increase in affected workers.

Des Moines, Iowa

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/07/15/wells-fargo-layoffs-whirlpool-iowa-june-job-losses/90840247007/

Honeywell is closing its Luton facility—which manufactures water meters—in 2027 and moving production to Slovakia, where a Centre of Excellence is being established. Layoffs are currently underway.

Emerson Automation Solutions will close its Charlottesville facility by year-end, resulting in the layoff of 139 employees. The company cited business economics as the reason for the closure. Employees have been notified and will receive a severance plan based on their tenure. This marks the second wave of layoffs for the company in the area. The facility manufactures automation equipment and software.

Charlottesville, Virginia

https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/tuesday-july-14-2026-emerson-automated

Connecticut manufacturers face a persistent skills gap, with companies struggling to fill open positions despite recent layoffs at larger firms. The demand for specialized skills, particularly in advanced manufacturing and defense sectors, outstrips the available workforce. Major hiring pushes by companies like Electric Boat exacerbate the problem, drawing talent away from smaller suppliers. While some displaced workers are available, their skill sets often do not align with current industry needs. This situation necessitates significant investment in training and development for new hires, a costly process for many businesses.

Waterbury, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/skills-mismatch-factory-layoffs-arent-solving-manufacturers-hiring-problems/

Nippon Electric Glass will cease its glass fiber production in North America. This decision includes the closure of its Shelby plant. The company is also selling its Lexington facility. Approximately 282 employees will be affected by these changes. The Shelby plant has been operational since the late 1950s.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2026/07/09/nippon-electric-glass-layoffs-shelby-manufacturing.html

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index climbed to 56.0 in June. This indicates solid economic growth in the regional manufacturing sector. However, the employment index remained weak at 49.8, showing job losses. The region's manufacturing sector shed 15,000 jobs over the past year. Wholesale prices remained elevated, undermining chances for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

https://ruralradio.com/kneb-tv/news/regional-manufacturing-improves-despite-job-losses-inflation/

In the cold light of day, how can employing green employees with no experience in another part of the world, add layers of management, kpis, traffic lights, scorecards, layered fu--ing engagement , QC by expats etc etc , ever be better than recruiting and developing talent at manufacturing sites.
Never.
Fu--ing id--ts.
Over 10 years they've been nothing but an overhead.

Daikin Comfort Technologies North America is expanding its workforce. The company aims to fill approximately 400 production positions. These jobs are located at its Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller. Employees will manufacture heating and air conditioning systems. This hiring push contrasts with recent layoffs by other Texas employers.

https://coveringkaty.com/news/waller/daikin-seeks-to-fill-400-manufacturing-jobs-at-waller-campus/

Push the button and nothing happens (people die). Can’t recall Patriot systems deployed.

From Ford Authority:
Ford has a long history of supplying the U.S. military with various goods, beginning way back during World War I and extending to World War II, as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars. As Ford Authority recently reported, the Trump administration previously approached Ford and other automakers regarding the possibility of shifting some capacity to we-pons production, and Ford CEO Jim Farley later confirmed that the automaker was "in early discussions with the U.S. government on some defense-related projects" - as well as the European Union, too.

Now, those talks have seemingly progressed, as U.S. President Donald Trump recently revealed that both Ford and General Motors are in discussions with defense contractors that could result in the repurposing of certain plants for we-pons production, according to CBS News. Trump noted that those we-pons include things like the Patriot and the Tomahawk missile.

S&P Global reported on US manufacturing layoffs. Layoffs in June reached levels not seen since 2009. This excludes the initial COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Concerns over global demand and rising costs drove these job cuts. Manufacturing PMI growth was mainly due to inventory replenishment.

https://www.bitget.com/amp/news/detail/12560605474712

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/06/uaw-blasts-gm-for-installing-robots-on-factory-zero-assembly-line/

Thorogood Boots opened a new manufacturing facility and its first retail store. The $14.5 million, 70,000-square-foot facility is located in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Thorogood's parent company, operates the site. The new flagship store allows customers to view the boot production floor directly. This expansion highlights the company's commitment to American workers and union labor.

https://wwd.com/footwear-news/shoe-industry-news/thorogood-marshfield-wisconsin-manufacturing-facility-store-1239017044/

Eklind Tool Company will close its Illinois factory. This closure will result in 112 employee layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled for August 10. The company submitted a WARN notice on June 10. Eklind Tool produces specialized items like hex keys.

Franklin Park, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/06/21/illinois-manufacturer-announces-plant-closure-and-layoffs-in-cook-county/90606961007/

Vermont's initial weekly unemployment claims rose slightly. For the week ending June 13, 2026, 324 new claims were reported. This figure represents an increase of 38 from the prior week. Manufacturing and the service industry comprised the majority of these claims. The state's Unemployment Trust Fund remains well-capitalized at $334.3 million.

Vermont

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/june/21/weekly-unemployment-claims-edge-324

LNS North America announced it will close its LNS Chipblaster manufacturing plant in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on or about September 30, affecting 67 employees. The shutdown is part of a broader corporate consolidation, with production moving to the company's Kings Mountain, North Carolina, facility.

https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/04/pa-manufacturing-facility-to-close-lay-off-dozens-of-workers.html

Recent tech sector layoffs are causing a significant talent migration. Healthcare and manufacturing industries are actively absorbing these available workers. Tech-related hiring in healthcare increased by 8% compared to the previous year. Manufacturing also saw a 4% rise in tech-related hiring. Computer programmer is identified as the fastest-growing tech occupation.

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/tech-talent-industry-migration-june-2026/

General Motors is adding cobots to its Factory Zero. These collaborative robots are being introduced in Detroit. The factory previously experienced significant layoffs. The United Auto Workers union is expressing displeasure. UAW's concern stems from the automation and job impact.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing-logistics/automotive/cdb-gm-cobots-rankle-uaw-20260616/

Chase Corporation will lay off 72 employees. These job cuts will occur between August and December. The affected employees work at the Oxford, Massachusetts location. A WARN notice detailed the upcoming layoffs. Chase Corporation is a global chemical manufacturer.

Oxford, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/centralmass/2026/06/72-employees-face-layoffs-from-global-chemical-manufacturer-in-worcester-county.html

Jabil Inc. is closing its manufacturing facility in Clinton, Massachusetts. This closure will result in 103 employee layoffs. Layoffs are scheduled between August and December 2026. The company cited work consolidation to other facilities as the reason. Not all Jabil operations in Clinton are affected by this decision.

Clinton, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/06/103-mass-workers-face-layoffs-as-florida-manufacturer-closes-local-facility.html

Bingham & Taylor is permanently closing its cast iron foundry at 601 Nalle Place in Culpeper, Virginia, resulting in the layoff of 92 employees. The closure will take effect on or before November 30.

https://virginiabusiness.com/bingham-taylor-to-shut-down-culpeper-plant-laying-off-92-employees/

Steinerfilm, a manufacturer of dielectric tape and metallized plastic film, permanently closed its Williamstown, Massachusetts, facility at the end of June. The closure ended over 50 years of domestic U.S. manufacturing for the company, resulting in the termination of 34 employees.

https://www.plasticsnews.com/processors/extrusion/pn-steinerfilm-closing-massachusetts-film-plant/

Jacuzzi Inc. is permanently closing its bathtub manufacturing facility in Valdosta, Georgia, resulting in the layoff of 111 employees. The company stated that the consolidation is due to a long-term shift in consumer demand favoring showers over traditional bathtubs

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/05/13/jacuzzi-valdosta-job-cuts.html

Again and again

https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-18a-delay-manufacturing-problems-foundry-offensive/

Anyone have any information on potentially manufacturing plant layoffs or closings coming up? I know pressure has been high lately.

If you manufacture watches... or honestly ANYTHING that runs on batteries or any kind of fuel... why on earth would you photograph your product sitting on a pile of lemons?
You do realize lemons are basically the universal symbol for something defective, broken, disappointing, unreliable, and headed straight back to customer service, right?
Really unfortunate creative direction, guys. Somewhere there was a meeting where a whole team approved this. Yes. That turnaround of the company should be happening any day now.

Greenbean Ventures, LLC will lay off 121 employees. The hemp manufacturer operates eight locations across East Tennessee. These layoffs are effective July 13. The company plans to move its operations to North Carolina. Tightening state regulations on hemp products caused this decision.

Johnson City, Tennessee

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/15/east-tennessee-business-lay-off-more-than-120-employees-move-north-carolina/

Swiss Krono will lay off 130 employees from its Barnwell plant. These job cuts will occur on July 11. The company filed a notice with the state of South Carolina. Swiss Krono produces laminate flooring and fiberboard. The company has operated its Barnwell plant since 2005.

Barnwell, S.C.

https://www.wrdw.com/2026/05/13/swiss-krono-plant-lay-off-130-people-barnwell/?outputType=amp

Hengst Filtration announced 77 job cuts. These layoffs affect its Camden, South Carolina facility. The permanent reductions will happen from July to September. Hengst is the 21st company to announce state layoffs this year. The state's total job losses this year now exceed 2,000.

Camden, South Carolina

https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2026-05-11/with-kershaw-plant-announcement-layoffs-in-sc-cross-the-2-000-mark

Huntsman Corp. will cease nitrile latex production at its Akron facility. This change is scheduled for the end of the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to lay off 25% to 30% of its Akron workforce. Increased low-cost imports from the Far East are cited as a factor. Huntsman will continue other polymer manufacturing and focus on new materials in Akron.

Akron, Ohio

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/business/2026/05/12/texas-based-huntsman-corporation-adjusting-its-manufacturing-focus-in-akron-nitrile-latex/89983377007/

Windsor's jobless rate decreased to 8.1 percent in April. This drop occurred despite 3,700 people leaving the labor market. Overall employment in the region fell by 2,400 individuals. However, Windsor-Essex added 2,600 manufacturing jobs. The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant's third shift contributed to this growth.

Windsor, Ontario

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-jobless-numbers-april-2026-9.7193199

Owens Corning confirmed upcoming layoffs in Utah. The company will lay off 67 employees at its Nephi facility. Owens Corning is a major manufacturing company. The company made a strategic decision to curtail operations.

Nephi, Utah

https://www.abc4.com/news/central-utah/billion-dollar-company-layoffs-nephi/

A manufacturing facility in Mechanicsburg is set to close. Quality Packaging Specialists International operates this plant. The closure is scheduled for July 6. Eighty-three employees will be affected by this action. A WARN notice provided this information.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

https://local21news.com/news/local/mechanicsburg-manufacturing-facility-to-close-affect-83-employees-quality-packaging-specialists-international-llc-cumberland-county-closure

A production facility in Cullman, Alabama, has ceased all activity. This plant was involved in making mattresses. Its closure resulted in a significant number of job losses. More than one hundred individuals were impacted. The entire site is now permanently shut.

Cullman, Alabama

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2026/05/04/serta-simmons-closes-alabama-plant-101-laid-off/89898232007/

Armor-IIMAK will close its Amherst manufacturing plant. This action will lead to 199 job layoffs. Only just over 50 jobs will remain. The French company is consolidating its U.S. operations. A WARN notice was filed regarding these layoffs.

Amherst, New York

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/05/07/armor-iimak-amherst-plant-closing-layoffs.html

Accupac will close its New Jersey plant. This action will result in 260 job cuts. Layoffs will occur in two phases. The first phase begins in August. About nine employees will transfer to Pennsylvania facilities.

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/05/05/accupac-harleysville-lakewood-plant-jobs-care.html

IDEX Health & Science LLC is closing its Bristol, CT operations. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 73 employees. The company will cease operations at its 110 Halcyon Dr. location. Layoffs are scheduled to begin around July 15, 2026. Production will be phased out over the next six months.

Bristol, CT

https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/bristol-based-company-close-mass-layoffs-announced

Bridgestone Golf closed its plant in Covington. This closure resulted in 86 job cuts. The company will not entirely leave Georgia. The full article is available to subscribers only. Limited additional details are publicly accessible.

Covington, Georgia

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/05/04/bridgestone-golf-covington-layoffs.html