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Manufacturing PMI recovery welcomed
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed the sustained growth of the country’s manufacturing sector, following recent findings from the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey, which showed the Philippines...

The New York Times Runs Interference For A Racist To Manufacture A Fake Scandal About Zohran Mamdani
from the manufactured-outrage-is-still-manufactured dept The New York Times has had a rough few decades when it comes to being manipulated by bad actors. But their latest embarrassment—a complete non-story about NYC mayoral candidate Zohran...

Abbotsford Manufacturing Industry Tour returns this fall
Second annual tour will visit four top manufacturing firms on Friday, Oct. 3 The City of Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce have announced the Manufacturing Industry Tour will return this fall. The event, which showcases...

Why are Fiber Laser Cutting Machines Gaining Popularity in U.S. Manufacturing?
Did you know that the USA is the 2nd largest manufacturing nation in the world? American manufacturers are not price bargainers, but differentiators. They are celebrated for their quality, innovation, and advanced technology. Therefore, it’s quite...

Food sector lifted manufacturing sector in May
The manufacturing sector grew at a faster rate of 4.9 percent in May, following a 4.3-percent increase in April, on the back of higher food production, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. Data showed that the latest tally was...

Quebec truck manufacturer to lay off 175 workers over economic uncertainty from tariffs
Montreal Paccar, a truck manufacturer that operates a plant in Sainte-Thérèse, Que., is laying off at least 175 workers next month. Demand for trucks made at the factory has dropped CBC News · Posted: Jul 08, 2025 2:21 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2...
Elton Manufacturing Expands into the US with Acquisition of Decatur Plastic Products
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 8, 2025-- Elton Manufacturing, a leading supplier of weatherstripping and windows for garage doors and entry doors in North America, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the assets of Decatur Plastic...

Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy
PUBLISHED : 9 Jul 2025 at 04:55 The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai)....

Trump tells pharmaceutical manufacturers to ‘get their act together’ or be tariffed
US President Donald Trump is taking aim at pharmaceutical manufacturers by threatening to impose a massive 200 per cent tariff on one of Australia’s largest exports to the United States. The US President has told drug manufacturers they have one...

German manufacturer announces $3.6 million investment into Bluffton operation
German manufacturer announces $3.6 million investment into Bluffton operation CS INSTRUMENTS is investing millions of dollars to establish its North American headquarters in Bluffton. WIN. ACROSS THE BOARD. CHECKING ON SOME DEALS MADE IN THE...

Singapore: A*STAR Advances Digital and Green Manufacturing for ASEAN
Singapore is strengthening its position as a hub for next-generation, smart manufacturing through a new collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and a global technology provider. Formalised via a Memorandum of...

Toy manufacturer Mattel launches new Barbie doll who has type 1 diabetes
The toy manufacturer has previously launched dolls to represent people who have a variety of medical conditions and aids to help them. Kate Moss’ daughter Lila has launched this particular doll with the company. The 22-year-old, who is also a...

Cascades closes Niagara Falls, N.Y., manufacturing plant; more than 100 job losses
KINGSEY FALLS — Cascades Inc. says it's permanently closing its manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, N.Y., after almost four decades. The decision has led to the loss of 123 jobs and closure costs are estimated at $5 million. Production is to...

Global manufacturing PMI rises for 2nd month
GLOBAL manufacturing activity showed a continued recovery in June, with the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) posting its second consecutive month of growth, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP) on...

Siemens committed to digitalizing Korean manufacturers
When Tino Hildebrand arrived in Korea in 2022 as executive vice president of Siemens to lead the German company's Digital Industries Division in the Asian country, he considered it both an honor and a challenge to help drive the digital...

RS PRO facilitates food and beverage manufacturing
RS PRO offers an extensive portfolio of products fundamental for integrating and operating smart solutions and ensuring the safety, efficiency, compliance, and profitability of food and beverage production processes. FORT WORTH, Texas, July 8,...

Dixon Technologies forms joint venture with Signify to manufacture lighting products
Dixon Technologies (India) Limited has announced the formation of a joint venture company, Lightanium Technologies Private Limited, in partnership with Signify Innovations India Limited, to strengthen its presence in the lighting business. In a...

St. Louis home explosion that killed 4 caused by man's illegal manufacture of fireworks
"The incredibly dangerous actions of this defendant cost four innocent lives," attorneys said. ST. LOUIS — The man whose illegal fireworks caused a St. Louis house to explode in 2022, killing four people, pleaded guilty to numerous charges...

Request for Proposal to Manufacture or Supply of Standardized Grievance Boxes
Plan International Liberia, serving as the Lead Service Provider (LSP), is spearheading the implementation of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP). This project spans 36 months and is designed to enhance women’s empowerment by addressing...

Niagara Falls manufacturer to shutter plant, lay off 123