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CLARKSVILLE, TN—LG Electronics is investing $100 million to build a warehouse and add a refrigerator assembly line at its factory here. The project is aimed at increasing U.S. production of home appliances in response to tariffs imposed on imports.

CRYSTAL CITY, VA—Boeing will ask for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to ramp up production of its bestselling 737 Max jets to 42 a month later this year, CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday, as airplane deliveries picked up this year and the company narrowed its losses.

ECKENTAL, Germany—Elektronik, a manufacturer of complex electronic assemblies here, is expanding its use of Aegis Software’s FactoryLogix manufacturing execution system. 

SAN ANTONIO—JCB will double the size of a new assembly plant currently under construction here.

GREENSBURG, IN—Honda builds the semi-electric model in both locations, but Indiana will become the sole producer later this year, according to company spokesperson Eric Mauk.

MUMBAI, India—Experts highlight that India is becoming a strong contender in the global chip supply chain, offering an alternative to China and Taiwan.

MOBILE, AL—Airbus is in the final stages of completing a second final assembly line (FAL) for its A320neo family aircraft at its U.S. manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama.

INGERSOLL, Ontario—Following the initial shutdown, workers will return for two weeks in May for limited production before the plant halts operations again for an extended 20-week retooling period. The changes will prepare the facility for the 2026 model year of BrightDrop commercial EVs.

EAST HARTFORD, CT—Pratt & Whitney has introduced a cutting-edge additive manufacturing repair process that significantly reduces turnaround time for GTF engine components—cutting process time by more than 60%.