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Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory
Pearson’s, the makers of the Midwest-famous Salted Nut Roll and Mint Patties, is cutting 80 jobs in September because it doesn't have the money to continue operating its St. Paul plant.
Ohio Aerospace Plant Files for Bankruptcy
Magellan Aerospace USA Inc. is seeking Chapter 11 protection for the Magellan plant in Middletown, Ohio.
Rotten Fish Sauce That Has Long Stunk Up a Small Canadian Town Is Finally Being Removed
St. Mary's is a very small town finally getting a very large breathe of fresh air.
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John Deere, UAW ‘Half a Billion Dollars’ Apart in Contract Extension Clash
John Deere proposed a two-year extension of its current labor agreement with the UAW early last month. The UAW responded with a counteroffer.
The Tesla Salvage Boom: What Happens to High-Tech Cars After a Total Loss
New findings tracked a sevenfold surge in Tesla listings since 2019.
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