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CHARLESTON, SC—Boeing announced a $1 billion investment in its South Carolina 787 Dreamliner manufacturing plant, aiming to upgrade infrastructure and create 500 new jobs over the next five years. The move comes as the company works to recover from a challenging 2024 and ramp up production.

GEORGETOWN, KY—In February, the automaker unveiled a $1.3 billion investment at the same site, aimed at producing an all-new three-row electric SUV for the U.S. market.

SEATTLE, WA—In November, Boeing delivered just 13 commercial jets—less than a quarter of the 56 aircraft delivered during the same month last year. This decline follows the production shutdown caused by the strike involving 33,000 factory workers. 

AUSTIN, TX—Regular production is expected to resume on Friday, December 6.

QUERETARO, Mexico—This marks Can-Am’s return to motorcycle manufacturing after a nearly 40-year hiatus, with the launch of two all-electric models: the Origin dual-sport and the Pulse roadster.

COOKEVILLE, TN—Tennessee Tech University has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of a $45 million initiative to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling.

CANTON, MS—This holiday season, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant provided 100 Thanksgiving food boxes to Madison Countians Allied Against Poverty (MadCAAP) and donated a TITAN truck to enhance the nonprofit’s outreach programs.

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI—The new M-950iA heavyweight six-axis robot from FANUC can lift payloads of up to 500 kilograms—including automotive components, construction materials and EV battery packs.

SUDBURY, MA—DELO has developed a new transparent, active-alignment adhesive for assembling automotive headlights.

TORRINGTON, CT—Dymax, a manufacturer of light-curing adhesives and equipment, has been granted a patent for its HLC (Hybrid Light-Curable) adhesive. The new technology combines the optimal qualities of anionic polymerization and free radical chemistries into one formulation.