Cyber Compliance: CAREL Controls says it’s working toward EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance for its connected HVAC-R controls, with milestones stretching to end-2027. Antitrust & Public Safety Procurement: Los Angeles City Attorney filed an antitrust suit alleging fire truck manufacturers, dealers, and an industry group engaged in price-fixing and bid-rigging, claiming costs rose sharply and delivery times worsened. PFAS Labeling Fight: A New Mexico judge temporarily blocked the state from requiring PFAS “forever chemicals” labels, citing likely First Amendment grounds for challenge. EV Capacity Ramp: TVS Motor plans to lift EV two-wheeler output by up to 25% to meet demand, citing shifting consumer behavior amid Iran-war supply and fuel uncertainty. Rail Merger Scrutiny: Alabama Port Authority flagged “serious concerns” in the federal review of the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern $85B merger, warning of competition and supply-chain risks. Semiconductor & Manufacturing Talent: Intel alum Ann Kelleher was honored for decades of silicon logic, packaging, and test leadership, reflecting ongoing manufacturing workforce focus. Digital Tax Modernization: Togo launched an online Single Business Tax filing and payment platform for SMEs and manufacturers. Industrial Tech Adoption: An ERP study of 70 small manufacturer case studies finds most lacked operational visibility and relied on spreadsheets before switching, with median implementation around two months. Food Manufacturing Restructuring: Amy’s Kitchen will close its Santa Rosa plant in phases, shifting production to Oregon and Idaho and affecting 260 jobs. Connected Product Supply: Ondas completed acquisitions of GATE and Bron to add electronic safety and fuzing components, aiming to improve supply reliability. Global Production Shift: China’s prefab home factories are pivoting from domestic weakness to exports, with 2025 prefab exports reaching $4.3B.