Jeff Amy

Associated Press

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

Gov. Brian Kemp stands next to a Rivian electric truck while announcing the company's plans to build a $5 billion plant east of Atlanta projected to employ 7,500 workers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia officials could announce a second massive electric vehicle plant to be built by Hyundai near Savannah in coming days.

Hyundai to Set $7B U.S. Plant During Biden Asia Visit

The official stressed though that details of the formal announcement are still being worked out.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, flanked by Rivian electric trucks, at a press conference in Atlanta, Dec. 16, 2021.

Rivian to Make Electric Vehicles Outside Atlanta

It's the largest economic development project in state history.

A Rivian R1T in Plymouth, Mich., Nov. 14, 2018.

Rivian to Build $5B Electric Truck Plant in Georgia

The battery and assembly plant is projected to employ 7,500 workers.

Remington name etched on a model 870 shotgun at Duke's Sport Shop, New Castle, Pa., March 1, 2018.

Gun Maker Moves to Georgia in $100M Deal

Remington Firearms plans to hire 856 people over five years.

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Hydrogen Fuel Company Plans $84M Georgia Refinery

Plug Power said the plant will be one in a nationwide network of liquid hydrogen refineries.

Solar canopy on Georgia Tech's Kendeda Building, Atlanta, April 20, 2021.

Georgia Tech Structure Certified as 'Living Building'

The Kendeda Building is meant to show that the technology is ready for wider use — especially in a warmer climate.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at a press conference in Atlanta, Jan. 6, 2021.

Governor Urges Biden to Block Ruling on Battery Maker

Georgia's governor said the decision could threaten the future of a giant factory being built in the state.

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Apple Gives $25M to Black College Learning Hub

The tech giant will also open a first-of-its-kind developer academy in Detroit.