Bossard Americas, a global provider of fastening and assembly technology and part of the Bossard Group, showcased its latest Smart Factory assembly and logistics solutions at Automate 2026, held June 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event brought together manufacturers, integrators, and technology leaders to explore advancements in automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing. During...

General Motors’ defense subsidiary, GM Defense, and weapons maker Lockheed Martin have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a domestic manufacturing initiative that will strengthen the defense industrial base in the U.S. GM is no stranger to defense. It has been involved since World War I, when it pivoted its manufacturing facilities to produce vehicles, engines,...

An all-stock deal between Olin and Huntsman will see the two merge to create a North American entity valued at $12.5 billion. Renamed OlinHuntsman, the new entity will be headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas where Huntsman is currently headquartered. The merger is expected to close in 2027. Upon completion of the deal, Olin shareholders will own 54.5 percent of the company and Huntsman...

Johnson & Johnson plans to invest $1B to expand contact lens production at its U.S. Vision manufacturing and supply chain operations in Jacksonville, Florida by investing in its manufacturing, packaging, and distribution capabilities to better meet growing demand for its products, including the Acuvue brand. The plant is currently under construction and is expected to be fully operational by...

Corning and Amazon have signed a multi-billion-dollar deal to accelerate optical fiber, cable, and connectivity manufacturing to support Amazon’s expanding data centre infrastructure in the U.S. The multiyear deal is expected to create 1,000 jobs at Corning’s four manufacturing sites across North Carolina, as well as a number of construction jobs. The two entities will also work together to...