Alcoa completes Iowa expansion as auto manufacturing’s demand for aluminum increases
Alcoa has completed the $300 million expansion to its Iowa facility which is dedicated to supplying aluminum sheet products to the automotive industry. The...
BLACK+DECKER launches modernised brand identity
American power tools manufacturer BLACK+DECKER is introducing a streamlined global brand identity for its consumer branded power tools, outdoor power equipment, and home products.
According...
Obama to lay down plans for manufacturing goal this week
US President Barack Obama said he will outline his plans for job generation in the US manufacturing sector this week, as the industry receives...
Global manufacturing ends 2013 on a positive note
Worldwide manufacturing ended 2013 on a strong note as major exporters like the United States, Japan and Germany all saw demand pick up last...
400,000 Toyota vehicles to be recalled in Saudi over acceleration problems
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the recall of over 400,000 Toyota cars due to alleged problems with unintended acceleration.
According to a statement...
Australia’s Pierlite to open manufacturing plant in Pakistan
Australian company Pierlite, a manufacturer and distributor of architectural, industrial, and commercial lighting systems, will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Karachi, Pakistan.
The move...
Austal delivery of commercial ferry is a significant achievement for the Philippines
Australian shipbuilder Austal has announced the delivery of the 80-metre commercial vehicle-passenger catamaran to SNC Aremiti Ferry, months ahead of its scheduled release in...
World’s biggest steelmakers jointly acquire German steel plant in the US
Global steelmaking giants Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal and ArcelorMittal will jointly acquire an automotive steel sheet manufacturing plant from ThyssenKrupp, aiming to more than...
Apple completes the purchase of Israeli 3D chip developer PrimeSense
Apple Inc has announced the acquisition of Israel-based PrimeSense Ltd, developer of a motion-tracking chip technology that enables three-dimensional machine vision, reports Reuters.
The purchase...
Amcor Flexibles introduces next generation of packaging solution
Amcor Flexibles has introduced a new packaging solution for “bag-in box” foods designed to meet the growing focus on food protection, environmental awareness and...
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
