NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—According to a Rutgers University professor, U.S. manufacturing will see a "strong resurgence" due to seven factors.

MALTA, NY—Global Foundries is investing $2.3 billion to expand its computer chip manufacturing plant here.

CHICAGO—The Association for Manufacturing Excellence will host a “Tweet Chat” Aug. 17 to discuss the most effective ways to grow U.S. manufacturing. Engineers can follow the chat using the hashtag #AMESkillsGap.

LINCOLN, AL—Honda will hire 50 new workers this fall to increase production at its automotive assembly plant here.

CAMBRIDGE, ON—Toyota is planning to invest more than $100 million in assembly plant here to increase production of the Lexus RX. The automaker also plans to hire an additional 400 workers.

TRUMBULL, CT—California heads the list of the top 10 states with the most job openings for assemblers, engineers, CNC specialists and manufacturing managers, according to the Web site www.AmericanMFGjobs.com.

DETROIT—Chrysler is planning to invest $198 million in its engine assembly plant here.

OSHAWA, ON—GM will invest $850 million for R&D at its assembly plant here.

GOODFIELD, IL—Case IH has broke ground on an expansion of its assembly plant here, which manufactures tillage and fertilizer application equipment.

NEW YORK—More than half of U.S. manufacturers saw their sales grow last year, and 75 percent expect to grow in 2012, according to results of new industry barometer.