Manufacturing Coverage

President Biden talks plans to bring jobs back to America

President Joe Biden wants America to bring back its top spot as a leader in manufacturing.

Joe Biden tours Wolfspeed facility in Durham

President Joe Biden talks to employees at a Durham Wolfspeed facility on Tuesday.

Steel and cement manufacturing produce eight times more emissions than aviation

Steel and cement production account for roughly 16% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but two Israel-based companies are hoping to change that.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Companies launch new technology to make building materials greener

The building industry is a huge contributor to climate change. Manufacturing cement and steel alone account for about 16% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That's about eight times worse than flying. WRAL Climate Change reporter Liz McLaughlin shows us two companies launching technology that aims to change that.

64 high-paying jobs coming to Western NC as French high-tech manufacturer will build new HQ

A manufacturer of high-tech RFID products headquartered in France will open its North American headquarters in Western NC.

Central NC becoming hub for electric vehicle manufacturing

Companies continue to select North Carolina as the place to build manufacturing facilities along the EV supply chain. But why?

Talent, tech draw EV manufacturers to central NC

At least four electric vehicle companies have announced they are coming to central North Carolina within the last 15 months.

Beach umbrella, track loader named 'Coolest Things Made in NC'

In its third year, the annual contest spotlights the state's manufacturing industry.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Where the jobs are: Manufactuers need NC's skilled workforce

Gov. Roy Cooper cited "the most talented, skilled, diverse workforce in the country" in welcoming guests to a manufacturing summit at SAS.

Jim Goodnight: SAS is 'committed' to teach, reskill workers for manufacturing sector

Dr. Jim Goodnight delivered remarks at the kickoff event for a day of programming focused on manufacturing, discussing the future of the sector.

Manufacturing jobs will be a driver of NC's economy, Governor says

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper delivered opening remarks at an event in Cary that kicked off a series of programs about the manufacturing sector.

NC's manufacturing industry is in the spotlight this week - here's why

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October 2 - October 8, 2022 as North Carolina Manufacturing Week. Here's what's happening.

President Joe Biden signs CHIPS and Science Act

President Biden signed the bill this morning in the Rose Garden. It's a $280 billion bipartisan effort to boost high-tech manufacturing in the United States.

How they voted: NC Congressional votes for the week of Aug. 1

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.

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Electric boat manufacturer Forza X1 to build facility in Marion, hire 170 workers

A manufacturer of electric boats will construct a $10.5 million facility in Marion, North Carolina, hiring as many as 170 workers.

Across U.S., manufacturing execs are worried about a recession

A newly released survey of top executives at U.S. manufacturing firms shows that there are significant concerns a recession is coming.

139 Jobs coming to Duplin County as cabinetry manufacturer selects Warsaw for new facility

A residential cabinetry manufacturer will open a facility in Duplin County, and plans to hire 139 workers at above average wages.

Still facing supply chain challenges, U.S. manufacturing slowed in December

Manufacturing slowed in the U.S. in December amidst ongoing challenges in global supply chains.

What a Toyota manufacturing plant in North Carolina could mean for the Triad and for the state

Toyota will make an investment of nearly $1.3 billion to construct a battery manufacturing plant at a 'megasite' in Randolph County.

A company perspective - why you should work in biopharma manufacturing

Secure salaries, the ability to grow and meaningful work are just a few reasons why biopharma manufacturing companies are recruiting talented workers across North Carolina.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Two employees die at Fayetteville processing plant

Two people were killed at a plant in Fayetteville on Sunday afternoon.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer & Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Biopharma manufacturing is a rewarding and meaningful career for many

Biopharma manufacturing is an industry that lends itself to an array of job opportunities that many workers find meaningful and rewarding.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Global manufacturer of household appliance components will invest $28M, create 110 jobs in Kinston

A global manufacturer of household appliance components will establish its first North American plant in Kinston, and plans to create 110 jobs.

Homegrown entrepreneurs pivot and grow in Nash County

In Nash County, local businesses large and small are able to grow and weather challenges.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Textile manufacturers, environmental groups blast NC energy bill

"Would be devastating," one executive says of the proposed legislation.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter