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Stanley Black & Decker announces a $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research and development, and workforce training through 2028. The company aims to strengthen domestic production, develop next-generation tools, and address the skilled trades gap.
Samsung SDI has bought General Motors' 49.99% stake in the SynergyCells joint venture, turning the New Carlisle, Indiana facility into its first wholly owned battery factory in North America. The plant, still under construction, will shift focus to stationary energy storage systems and high-tech battery applications while the automaker and Samsung SDI continue a collaborative development agreement.
A Department of Defense contract has brought a metal casting competition to the worldwide stage, aiming to spread awareness of the skill trade and inspire a new workforce.