Senators Introduce “Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act” Tax Credits
Sen. Ed Markey and three cosponsors introduced a bill creating investment and production tax credits for offshore wind parts and vessels made in the USA.
Biden Proposes Raising Buy American Domestic Content Rule to 75%
A proposed rule would raise the USA content needed for federal purchases from 55% to 60% now, 65% in 2024 and 75% in 2029.
Pen Company of America Buys Garland and Ben-Art, Bringing USA Pen Making to New Jersey
Garwood, New Jersey-based Pen Company of America bought Garland Writing Instruments and Ben-Art Manufacturing and will move both to its New Jersey plant.
TriMas’ Norris Cylinder Earns “Made in the USA” Designation
Norris Cylinder, the only USA maker of forged steel high-pressure and acetylene cylinders, builds in Longview, Texas, and Huntsville, Alabama.
Polestar 3 Electric SUV to Be Built in South Carolina
Volvo Cars will invest $118 million in its Ridgeville, South Carolina, plant to build the Polestar 3 electric SUV for USA buyers.
EAW Brings Loudspeaker Assembly In-House in Massachusetts
Eastern Acoustic Works now assembles its MKD installation loudspeakers at its Whitinsville, Massachusetts, headquarters.
Vineyard Wind Picks Southwire to Make USA-Made Onshore Cables in North Carolina
Southwire’s Huntersville, North Carolina, plant will make more than 32 miles of high-voltage cable for Vineyard Wind 1.
Jabil Gets FDA Clearance for USA-Made Surgical Masks From Memphis
Jabil and subsidiary NP Medical say FDA-cleared three-ply surgical masks made in Memphis are ready for large orders.
Nexans Upgrades Charleston Plant to Make USA-Made Subsea Cables for Offshore Wind
A $200 million upgrade will make Nexans’ Charleston, South Carolina, factory the only North American plant making high-voltage subsea cables.
Volkswagen Unveils ID.4 Electric SUV, Set for USA Production in Chattanooga
The ID.4 will be the first EV from a foreign automaker built in the USA, with Chattanooga production planned for 2022.