Welcome to the final IndustryWeek's Weekly reads for the month of May. Activity by the Trump administration on the topics of tariffs and steel captured the attention of many in this shortened week, as did content remarking on moves by Stellantis, ChargePoint and Kraft Heinz.
The top-performing content on IndustryWeek.com over the past seven days is as follows:
How John Deere Conquered 5G for Manufacturing: The benefits and challenges of deploying private 5G cellular networks for cutting-edge manufacturing operations.
Court Blocks Most Trump Administration Tariffs: The decision, almost certainly to be appealed, quashes the 10% across-the-board tariffs the president has put in place on goods coming into the United States. (Update: Block halted.)
Trump Appears to Approve Nippon-US Steel Deal: The partnership will keep US Steel’s headquarters in Pittsburgh and reportedly retain US control of the company.
Chatbots, Ham and Look Who Is Laying Off: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads: Also, what is going on at Kraft Heinz and take our manufacturing quiz.
Stellantis Names Antonio Filosa as New CEO: "The Board selected Antonio Filosa to be CEO based on his proven track record of hands-on success during his more than 25 years in the automotive industry," Stellantis said.
So That Happened: Kraft Heinz Brands for Sale? IndustryWeek editors look into that story and hackers perfect AI scams, apprentice programs gain steam, 3M considers semiconductor work, quality challenges in manufacturing and feeding the data center beast.
ChargePoint, Eaton Team Up on EV Charging Solutions: ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer said the partnership would create “unprecedented value” for those that deploy EV charging.
UAW Hails GM Investment in Tonawanda Plant: The workhorse plant in upstate New York is slated to receive an $888 million boost for its ICE engines.
Ingersoll Rand CFO: Customers Still Moving Forward With Longer-Term Plans: After a 2024 that saw decisions pushed out, the project funnel is becoming declogged, Vik Kini told an investment bank conference. That tees up spending for 2026 and beyond.
Pratt & Whitney Union Ratifies New Contract, Strike Ends: The new labor agreement expands to four years, includes wage increases and a flexible work schedule.
