Category: Manufacturing

BusinessInnovationManufacturing

Canadian Firm MST Rebar to Launch $15.5M Fiberglass Manufacturing Plant in North Carolina, Creating 83 Jobs

A Toronto-based company is set to revolutionize construction materials in the U.S. with a new North Carolina plant. MST Rebar’s fiberglass composite rebar promises superior strength and sustainability while boosting local employment.

Major Investment in North Carolina Manufacturing

A Canadian composite materials company is making a significant move into the United States market, according to recent reports. MST Rebar, headquartered in Toronto, will invest more than $15.5 million to establish its first U.S. fiberglass rebar manufacturing facility in Bladenboro, North Carolina. Sources indicate this strategic expansion will create 83 new jobs in Bladen County, representing a substantial economic development for the region.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
HealthcareInnovationManufacturing

Breakthrough in Blood-Compatible Polymers Revolutionizes Medical Device Safety and Performance

A groundbreaking approach to polymer design focusing on water mobility has yielded significant improvements in blood compatibility for medical devices. The technology has already demonstrated clinical benefits in artificial kidneys and shows promise for broader medical applications.

New Polymer Design Paradigm Challenges Conventional Approaches

Researchers have developed a novel approach to creating antithrombogenic polymers that significantly improves blood compatibility in medical devices, according to recent reports in the Polymer Journal. Rather than focusing solely on increasing hydrophilicity as traditionally done, scientists reportedly targeted the mobility of water molecules surrounding both polymers and proteins, leading to breakthrough improvements in artificial kidney technology and other medical applications.

by Megan Carter
BusinessManufacturing

Nestlé Announces Major Restructuring with 4,000 Job Cuts Amid Strategic Overhaul

Nestlé is cutting 4,000 positions in its supply chain and manufacturing operations while raising its cost-savings goal to $3.8 billion. The move comes as new CEO Philipp Navratil emphasizes agility and performance culture to address inefficiencies and market challenges.

Nestlé Implements Sweeping Workforce Reductions

Nestlé, the global food and beverage conglomerate behind brands including Nespresso and Hot Pockets, will eliminate approximately 4,000 jobs primarily within its supply chain and manufacturing divisions, according to reports. The company simultaneously increased its cost-saving target to 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.8 billion) by 2027, up from its previous goal of $3.14 billion. Analysts suggest these measures reflect newly appointed CEO Philipp Navratil’s commitment to accelerating the transformation initiated by his predecessor.

by Megan Carter
AutomotiveManufacturing

Stellantis Announces $13 Billion U.S. Expansion, 5,000 New Jobs in Major Manufacturing Push

Stellantis will invest $13 billion over four years to expand U.S. manufacturing operations, reportedly increasing domestic vehicle production by 50%. The automaker’s largest-ever U.S. investment will create over 5,000 jobs across multiple states.

Major U.S. Expansion Plan

Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker, will invest $13 billion over the next four years to significantly expand its U.S. manufacturing operations, according to company reports released Tuesday. Sources indicate this represents the single largest investment in the company’s history and will increase domestic vehicle production by 50% while adding more than 5,000 jobs across multiple states.

by Megan Carter