SolarJuice Launches 450W and 550W Commercial Solar Modules Made in Sacramento
SPI Energy’s SolarJuice Technology launched 450W and 550W commercial solar modules made at its new Sacramento factory, which is ramping to 1.1 GW.
Court Rules for FTC Against Redwood Scientific, Including False Made in USA Claims
A federal court found Jason and Eunjung Cardiff and Redwood Scientific liable on all 16 FTC counts, including false Made in USA claims, but ordered no refunds after AMG.
Hemingway Sewing Solutions Brings 242 Textile Jobs to Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Beverly Knits subsidiary Hemingway Sewing Solutions will invest $3.3 million and create 242 jobs sewing textiles for brands and the Defense Department in Hemingway, SC.
Mercedes-Benz Opens Alabama Battery Plant to Build EQS SUV in the USA
Mercedes-Benz opened a battery plant in Bibb County, Alabama, with up to 600 jobs, to supply the EQS and EQE SUVs built at its Tuscaloosa plant.
Wrangler Expands Rooted Collection of Jeans Sewn in the USA From USA-Grown Cotton
Wrangler expanded its Rooted Collection of jeans cut and sewn in the USA from traceable USA-grown cotton, adding Alabama, California, North Carolina and Texas jeans.
USDA Plans $250 Million Grant Program to Expand USA Fertilizer Production
USDA said it will offer $250 million in grants for independent, innovative fertilizer production in the USA as prices more than doubled and imports dominate key nutrients.
Tenth Circuit Says Federal Law Preempts Suits Over “Product of the U.S.A.” Beef Labels
The Tenth Circuit upheld dismissal of suits against Tyson, Cargill, JBS and National Beef, ruling USDA-approved Product of USA beef labels can’t be challenged under state law.
Bella+Canvas Plans $11.9 Million Fabric-Cutting Plant in Wetumpka, Alabama With 557 Jobs
Bella+Canvas will invest $11.9 million in a fabric-cutting facility in Wetumpka, Alabama, creating 557 jobs in the former Russell Brands building.
American Battery Factory Plans Network of USA LFP Battery Cell Gigafactories
Utah-based American Battery Factory said it is developing a network of lithium-iron phosphate battery cell factories in the USA, each with 300 to 1,000 jobs.
Alabama Law Bars State Agencies From Buying Foreign-Made U.S. and Alabama Flags
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 77, which bars Alabama state agencies and institutions from buying U.S. or Alabama flags made outside the United States.