Company Wire / Nestlé India raises quarterly revenue to ₹67.88 billion
Nestlé India’s September-quarter revenue rose 20%, while standalone profit grew about 36%; food inflation and commodity costs remain challenges.
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Company Wire / Re:Build plans a larger Rock Hill manufacturing footprint
Re:Build plans approximately $20 million for a Rock Hill facility, adding composite fabrication, machining and finishing capabilities and targeting 150 jobs by 2028.
Company Wire / Helix Opens Armenian Laboratory and Plans Diagnostic Centres
Helix has invested over 2.5 billion dram in an Armenian laboratory. The company plans at least 30 diagnostic centres through its franchise network.
Company Wire / Niron Magnetics secures Honda investment for rare-earth-free magnets
Niron Magnetics has secured investment from Honda through Honda Xcelerator Ventures to support rare-earth-free iron nitride magnets and manufacturing scale-up.
Company Wire / Jabil opens intelligent logistics hub in Penang
Jabil’s new Penang hub combines automated storage, robotics and digital inventory systems for electronics supply chains.
Company Wire / Vertex sends first pharmaceutical shipment to North Korea
St. Petersburg-based Vertex has delivered around 19,400 packages to North Korea, adding a second Asia-Pacific export destination after Laos.
Company Wire / Mahsuri opens Bandar Enstek sauce production facility
Mahsuri has opened a sauce production facility in Bandar Enstek, combining automated processing with rotary koji technology and plans for regional exports.
Company Wire / USG plans a $1.175 billion production project in Orange, Texas
USG plans an initial $650 million investment in Orange, with nearly 200 jobs and a projected $1.175 billion investment over the life of the project.
Company Wire / QL Resources plans phased food manufacturing hub in Perak
QL Innofood Park is planned to expand food production in Perak through a phased investment programme led by QL Foods.
Company Wire / Rostelecom acquires 45% of Ertek for Digital Hotel development
Rostelecom has acquired a 45% stake in Ertek, the developer of the ECVI hotel management platform. The investment follows their November 2025 partnership.
Company Wire / Solstice plans Virginia fibre expansion with investment above $220 million
Solstice’s Colonial Heights programme adds fibre and composite capabilities, with jobs expected by 2029 and completion projected for September 2030.
Company Wire / Rostec presents UEC’s 32 MW NK-36ST-32 industrial engine
The NK-36ST-32 prototype reached 32 MW during factory tests and was presented at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum.
Company Wire / Owens Corning selects Prattville for planned shingle plant
Owens Corning selects Prattville for a planned shingle plant, with production targeted for 2027 and support for site improvements and workforce development.
Company Wire / Southern Kuzbass launches new Sibirginskaya coalface
Southern Kuzbass has commissioned a Sibirginskaya coalface with 1.4 million tonnes of coking coal reserves and an expected 18-month extraction period.
Company Wire / Cargill plans Fort Morgan beef-plant automation investment
Cargill plans nearly $90 million in automation and technology at Fort Morgan, Colorado, including computer vision that measures red-meat yield in real time.
Company Wire / L’Oréal signs majority investment agreement for Medik8
L’Oréal plans to add Medik8 to Luxe while retaining Inflexion, the founder and current management.
Company Wire / Clarios evaluates sites for mineral-recovery plant
Clarios is considering three states for a mineral-recovery facility, with anticipated investment of up to $1 billion under its wider manufacturing strategy.
Company Wire / Materion agrees to acquire tantalum manufacturing assets in South Korea
Materion plans to acquire Konasol manufacturing assets in Dangjin, adding tantalum sputtering-target capacity subject to regulatory review.
Company Wire / AMETEK agrees to acquire FARO Technologies for cash
AMETEK plans to buy FARO Technologies for $44 a share in cash. The proposed deal adds 3D measurement and imaging products, subject to approvals and closing terms.
Company Wire / EFP plans a $31.5 million packaging expansion in Bishopville
EFP plans additional EPS and EPP production in South Carolina, with 57 jobs and an April 2026 operating target following its earlier Bishopville opening.
Company Wire / Paragon Films plans stretch-film manufacturing in San Luis Potosí
Paragon Films plans a Mexican manufacturing site with Windmöller & Hölscher equipment, extending its production footprint beyond three U.S. states.
Company Wire / Novabev reports 2024 revenue growth alongside retail expansion
Novabev’s annual results combine record revenue and retail growth with lower profit, financing pressures and stronger cash generation.
Company Wire / First Quality selects Defiance for a $984 million tissue plant
First Quality Tissue plans two paper machines in Defiance, Ohio, with the first scheduled to begin operating in early 2028.
Company Wire / ASE launches its fifth semiconductor packaging and testing plant in Penang
ASE has opened its fifth Penang plant as part of a wider expansion in semiconductor packaging, testing, factory automation and workforce development.
Company Wire / Charms plans $97.7 million Covington factory expansion
Charms plans to expand its Covington manufacturing plant and distribution center, with 62 new jobs and nearly 500 employees expected after completion.
Company Wire / Stryker agrees cash acquisition of Inari Medical
Stryker plans to acquire Inari Medical for $80 per share in cash, adding peripheral vascular devices through a transaction valued at about $4.9 billion.
Company Wire / VK reports 21% revenue growth for the first nine months of 2024
VK’s nine-month revenue reached RUB109.6 billion, with advertising, cloud services and corporate communications supporting growth.
Company Wire / Chomps plans a dedicated Missouri manufacturing facility
Chomps and Western Smokehouse Partners plan a dedicated Mexico, Missouri, manufacturing facility for 2025 and approximately 250 initial jobs employed by WSP.
Company Wire / Aurora plans Columbus composite manufacturing expansion
Aurora plans additional manufacturing space and equipment in Columbus, Mississippi, with phased construction expected to finish in 2026.
Company Wire / Segezha Group sets out leadership transition and operating priorities
Segezha names Alexander Kreschenko as its next president, with Mikhail Shamolin moving to board chair and Ali Uzdenov remaining a director.
Company Wire / Emergent agrees to sell Camden manufacturing site to Bora
The proposed $30 million transaction covers a Maryland sterile drug facility, equipment and a planned transfer of approximately 350 employees.
Company Wire / Forward Energo plans wind turbine component production in Togliatti
Forward Energo plans a wind turbine component plant in Togliatti, with investment of at least RUB 4.5 billion and 400 projected jobs under a special investment contract.
Company Wire / Toyota Material Handling plans Columbus electric-forklift factory
Toyota Material Handling plans a nearly $100 million factory in Columbus, Indiana, with 295,000 square feet dedicated to electric products and 85 new jobs.
Company Wire / IDT expands synthetic biology manufacturing in Coralville
Integrated DNA Technologies has opened a Coralville manufacturing building and expanded capacity for its synthetic biology portfolio.
Company Wire / Simpson Manufacturing advances North American capacity projects
Simpson Manufacturing plans capacity investment in Columbus and Gallatin alongside new structural connectors for wood construction.
Company Wire / Lonza agrees to buy Vacaville biologics facility
Lonza plans a $1.2 billion purchase of Roche’s Vacaville plant, with further investment, employee offers and a transition for existing manufacturing.
Company Wire / Nestlé plans AUD32m upgrade for Smithtown Milo production
Nestlé’s Smithtown investment will upgrade Milo production and add a new building. Earlier coffee and packaging projects form part of the factory’s development.
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