Green Manufacturing Assembly

Volvo Redesigns EV Manufacturing

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Volvo Cars has begun production of its new, fully electric EX60 SUV at its assembly plant in Torslanda, Sweden. The plant has been heavily upgraded in recent years in preparation for production of the EX60 and other EVs.

Clean Energy Manufacturing Ramps Up in USA

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON—Solar, wind and other types of clean energy manufacturing has become an important part of the U.S. industrial economy, according to the American Clean Power Association.

Reversible Adhesive Aids Disassembly and Recycling

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

NEWCASTLE, England—Electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University have developed a reversible adhesive that makes disassembling and recycling electronics much easier.

Garbage Truck Is Made From Recycled Materials

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Approximately 80 percent of the materials used to build a garbage truck could be replaced with recycled materials and renewable materials.

Reversible Adhesives for Sustainable Manufacturing

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The growing emphasis on green chemistry and the circular economy has redirected research toward sustainable adhesives, seeking materials that balance bonding performance with renewability, recyclability and reduced toxicity.

R&D Project to Measure Industrial Robot Energy Consumption

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

ZURICH—A European R&D initiative is examining the energy efficiency of robots.

Volkswagen and UAW Agree on First Labor Contract

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500

The labor contract, in force for 3,200 employees at the automaker’s assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the first UAW contract at a Southern auto plant outside of the Detroit Three.

Robots Recycle Electronic Waste

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Harvesting the valuable materials locked away in this waste stream could generate some $95 billion in reusable resources.

BMW and Encory Open Recycling Center to Recover Battery Materials

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

SALCHING, Germany—BMW and Encory have opened a new facility here to recycle batteries from electric vehicles.

Automotive Industry Prepares for Connected and Circular Economy

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

To increase collaboration up and down the supply chain, a coalition of European automotive manufacturers created Catena-X, the first end-to-end, collaborative and open data ecosystem for the automotive industry.

Toyota Launches 30-Acre Solar Project at its Plant in Kentucky

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:52:56 -0400

GEORGETOWN, KY— The solar array will generate approximately 15 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, equivalent to powering more than 1,400 U.S. homes each year.

Marelli Honored for Adhesive Wastewater Recovery System

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

TROY, MI—Marelli recently received an Altair Enlighten Award in the Sustainable Process category for an innovative wastewater recovery method used to produce automotive interior parts.

Artic Automates Appliance Assembly

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

More than 70 percent of the factory’s core operations are based on self-determined and self-managed systems.

Valeo to Supply Remanufactured Components to Stellantis

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:20:00 -0400

AMSTERDAM—In an effort to create a more circular economy, automotive supplier Valeo has agreed to supply two remanufactured components to Stellantis: an LED headlamp and an infotainment display screen.

Hyundai Opens a New Assembly Plant

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400

Hyundai Motor Group's new, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Ellabell, Georgia held its grand opening earlier this year. The factory will produce electric and hybrid vehicles under the Hyundai, Genesis and Kia nameplates.

New Adhesives Are Made From Bio-Based Materials

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400

A cyanoacrylate and a urethane are among new adhesives formulated with plant-derived ingredients.

Truck Manufacturer Recycles Sand From Casting Operations

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:05:00 -0400

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Truck manufacturer Scania is recycling the sand from metal casting operations, providing it to a manufacturer of building materials so it can be turned into mortar.

From Birch Bark to Truck Parts: Scania Explores Next-Gen Rubber

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:01:00 -0400

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Scania is exploring a new kind of bio-based rubber made from birch bark, a forest industry by-product that’s usually burned as waste. The goal is to evaluate low-carbon materials that could one day replace rubber made from petroleum.

A Better Alternative to Siloed ESG

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0400

At a sustainability conference, a small furniture manufacturer stood out by showcasing real results from applying lean principles, such as reduced scrap and energy savings. Unlike others, this manufacturer integrated sustainability into its core operations rather than treating it as a separate program.

Two U.S. Factories Named ‘Global Lighthouses’ for Manufacturing Innovation

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:30:00 -0400

In January, the World Economic Forum added 17 manufacturing facilities to its Global Lighthouse Network. Two of the new Lighthouse facilities are in the United States: the Novelis aluminum factory in Uhrichsville, OH, and Nucor Corp.’s steel mill in Sedalia, MO.

Automakers Invest in Solar Energy

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

The EV revolution reflects a growing desire within the auto industry to be more sustainable.

Automakers Opt for Sustainable Materials

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:15:00 -0500

Bioplastics and natural fibers help automakers address recyclability and lightweighting.

Automotive Stamping Line Is Fast and Flexible

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

The presses stamp out 17 million parts annually with an accuracy of ±0.1 millimeter.

Toyota Installs Solar Energy System at Alabama Assembly Plant

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:04:00 -0500

HUNTSVILLE, AL—Toyota takes one step closer to carbon-neutral operations with the addition of a 30-megawatt solar energy system at its assembly plant here.

Plastic Bicycle Made From Recycled Fishing Nets

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:02:00 -0500

COLOGNE, Germany—Igus, a manufacturer of automation components, has designed a new bicycle that consists of more than 90 percent plastic, from the frame to the bearings to the toothed belt. At least 50 percent of the plastic for the bike is derived from recycled fishing nets.

Unions Are Making a Comeback

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Rapid economic recovery, the tight labor market, and high inflation have shifted power to workers who are organized.

Gearbox Reassembly Project Addresses Sustainable Manufacturing

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Scania AB, a leading European manufacturer of trucks and buses, is installing remanufactured gearboxes in new vehicles at its flagship assembly plant here.

University of Missouri Develops New Assembly Process

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

An innovative 3D printing method streamlines multimaterial manufacturing.

Battery Manufacturer to Build $1.4 Billion Assembly Plant in North Carolina

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:01:00 -0400

KINGSBORO, NC—Natron Energy Inc., a manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries, is investing $1.4 billion to build a new “gigafactory” here.

Start-up EV Company Automates Assembly

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Dürr Systems provides automated paint line, final assembly, and inspection and test systems for Turkish EV manufacturer.