ASIA: India: Where the Semiconductor Program Stands Among Asian Hubs
Tractus examines the growing semiconductor industry in India and compares its ecosystem to others across the Asia Pacific.
Manufacturing
SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE: Cleveland’s 15-Minute City Vision Attracts Long-Term Commitments
Portrayed perpetually in bounce-back mode, some industrial regions in the Great Lakes are using their very resilience to propel them to the lead instead of playing catch-up.
THE GREAT PLACES OF THE GREAT LAKES: A Region On the Rise
Stretching across eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, the Great Lakes region has long been one of North America’s economic engines.
THE GREAT LAKES ADVANTAGE: How the North Was Won
When the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced July 14 that it would award $15 million over the next two years to launch the NSF STELLAR Engine in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the news marked the perfect metaphor for what binds the Great Lakes region together.
GROWTH IN DOWNSTATE ILLINOIS: Manufacturing Momentum Builds Across Downstate Illinois
Mount Vernon is Continental’s largest tire plant in the U.S. and a hub in its Americas supply chain. Here’s why.
CLEAN ENERGY: KEEPING IT GREEN & CLEAN IN ILLINOIS
Going clean and green is the new mantra in Illinois; and here’s where that work is taking shape the fastest.
NORTH AMERICAN REPORTS: September 2026
Advanced air mobility gets new wings in Ohio; Top 10 Metros for Aerospace & Defense; Prysmian announces over $1 billion investment in three U.S. sites; Apple commits over $30 billion toward silicon production in Colorado.
UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA: A Place Where You Can Make It
Even as amenities and opportunities blossom and diversify in Upstate South Carolina, manufacturing remains the region’s beating heart.
RARE EARTH OPERATIONS: Our Waste Can Address The U.S. Mineral Crisis
What’s industrial waste got to do with producing critically needed minerals in the U.S.?
CALIFORNIA: CALIFORNIA BOOMTOWNS Roll Out the Welcome Mat
As coastal prices skyrocket, inland communities in California cash in their golden ticket: affordability.
MEXICO: Confidence in A Selective Market
Manufacturing capacity, a young and technically skilled workforce and informed decision-making guide growth in Mexico’s changing business landscape.
INCENTIVES: WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE MENU?
From EDGE to REV, we break down the programs helping businesses grow in Illinois.
The SBA’s 2026 Transformation: More Capital for Manufacturers, More Focus on Rural America, and Tighter U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Rules
The U.S. Small Business Administration is transforming with a greater focus on manufacturers.
Project Bulletin, August 17, 2026: Claremont, North Carolina; Pendergrass, Georgia; Alexandria, Louisiana
Prysmian announced expansions for three U.S. sites beginning in North Carolina; Siemens unveils two manufacturing facilities to support its Electrical Products unit in Georgia and Texas; The Coca-Cola Company plans automation upgrades to operations in Louisiana.
Project Bulletin, July 20, 2026: Brownsville, Texas; Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Leixlip, Ireland
Saronic Technologies set to introduce the nation's largest shipyard in Texas; TRISO-X plans for two new facilities in Oak Ridge; Intel scales semiconductor manufacturing in Ireland
Project Bulletin, June 8, 2026: Blacksburg, South Carolina; Paris, France; Odisha, India
USA Rare Earth has announced its first manufacturing operations in South Carolina; Adrian and Verne announce a 500-megawatt data center campus in France; Intel and 3DGS team up on substrate production in east India
Project Bulletin, June 1, 2026: Prince George County, Virginia; Rapides Parish, Louisiana; Hendersonville, North Carolina
Jabil set to fill supply chain needs for Siemens in Virginia; Applied Digital is developing its first data center campus in Louisiana; BorgWarner announces auto parts production expansion in North Carolina
DEFENSE MANUFACTURING: Rebuilding The Arsenal
Defense manufacturing in the U.S. abounds, with a focus on quickly scaling domestic production.
FDI IN AMERICA: How Foreign Companies Are Navigating U.S. Investment in A More Complex Environment
For global manufacturers, suppliers and investors, the United States continues to represent one of the most compelling markets for expansion.
Project Bulletin, May 18, 2026: Zárate, Argentina; Boulder, Colorado; Orange, Texas
A Daimler Truck subsidiary launches truck and bus production in Argentina; IonQ will establish a quantum computing and semiconductor chip testing laboratory in Colorado; USG Corporation expands its operational portfolio in Texas
Project Bulletin, May 11, 2026: St. Joseph, Missouri; Glendale, Kentucky; Morrisville, North Carolina
Clarios plans to enhance manufacturing and distribution operations in Missouri; Ford is moving forward with energy storage systems in Kentucky; Novartis returns with new API facility investment in North Carolina
QUEBEC: Quebecois Engineering Prowess Drives Motorcoach Maker’s Growth Journey
Engineering excellence and workforce creativity are part of coach manufacturer Prevost’s secret sauce.
CASE STUDY: DAYTON ROGERS: Investing in Our Future: How Manufacturers Can Grow The Industry from the Ground Up
A manufacturing executive offers pro tips on how to find and attract top bluecollar talent.
Project Bulletin, February 16, 2026: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Singapore; Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Mitsubishi Electric India boosts production capacity in Tamil Nadu; GE Aerospace unveils multi-year investment in Singapore; AIMS Data Center expands digital infrastructure portfolio in Malaysia .