Cambria Brings Quartz Processing Home to Minnesota

Cambria is investing $80 million in a new quartz processing and rail center in Dakota County, Minnesota, shifting operations from Canada. The 10-story facility will employ up to 70 permanent workers and save the countertop maker millions annually.

Amid declining sales and rising tariffs, the move consolidates production and strengthens control over supply chain reliability.

Insight: S&P 500 Industrials moved down 1.2% over the past week, reflecting negative sentiment in the manufacturing sector.

👷‍♂️Closing Minnesota’s Manufacturing Talent Gap

Minnesota’s manufacturing industry faces a severe shortage of skilled workers, threatening future growth and innovation. Expanding pathways from technical education to factory careers is essential to inspire the next generation and secure the state’s manufacturing future.
Read the full story at MinnPost.com ➜

🚀 US Manufacturing Surges to Fastest Growth in Three Years

Driven by strong demand, US manufacturing is expanding at its quickest pace since 2022, fueling both opportunities and inflationary pressures. This momentum signals resilience and fresh growth prospects for the industry.
Read the full story at Bloomberg.com ➜

🤝Foxconn and Softbank Join Forces on Ohio Data Center Factory

Foxconn and Softbank will co-establish a data center equipment facility in Lordstown, Ohio, as part of Softbank’s $500B Stargate AI project.
Read the full story at ManufacturingDive.com ➜

💧Ecolab to Buy Ovivo’s Ultra-Pure Water Unit for $1.8B

Ecolab will acquire Ovivo’s electronics water business to boost its role in semiconductor manufacturing, where ultra-pure water is essential. The $1.8B deal strengthens Ecolab’s high-tech portfolio while advancing water efficiency in chip production.
Read the full story at ManufacturingDive.com ➜

Insight: raw materials prices increased significantly, indicating rising input costs and potential margin pressure for manufacturers.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

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