News
Egypt and China to partner on $1B tire manufacturing facility
In three years, a new $1 billion tire manufacturing facility that is being built in partnership between Egypt and China’s Sailun Group in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCEZ) will begin production, eventually pumping 10 million tires into the market annually once production targets are hit. The first phase of the project is set to be completed by 2026. Memorandums of understanding (MOU) have been...
GE Appliances to reshore operations
As part of a $3 billion investment to expand and modernize its U.S. operations in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina, where much of its production is already located, General Electric (GE) Appliances will transfer production of select home appliances including refrigerators, gas ranges, and water heaters out of Mexico and China. The shift will occur over the next five...
AbbVie completes new acquisition, continues to invest in capacity
Further to announcing an investment of $195 million in its North Chicago, Illinois manufacturing plant to expand domestic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production in the U.S.—part of its planned capital investment of more than $10 billion to support innovation and expand capabilities and scale over the next decade—AbbVie has acquired Capstan Therapeutics. Construction will begin on the...
Federal support behind National Shipbuilding Strategy in B.C.
On the fifteenth anniversary of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the federal government is putting its support behind the effort to create jobs across Canada while ensuring that the needs of the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy are met. Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, was on hand to celebrate the success of the NSS and a...
Nissan calling it quits at Mexico operation
Amidst financial challenges with low sales and operating margins, Nissan has made the decision to shutter its first factory built outside of Japan. Automotive production will come to an end by March 2026 at Ciudad Industrial del Valle de Cuernavaca industrial park in Mexico, with production being moved to another site in Aguascalientes. The Ciudad Industrial del Valle de Cuernavaca site is...
Ford moving ahead with EV strategy, announces $2B investment in U.S. plant
Ford will invest nearly $2 billion to retool and reenergize an assembly plant in Kentucky where it has produced gas-powered vehicles for the last 70 years to produce electric vehicles (EV) that it espouses will be more affordable, profitable to build, and competitive against other offerings. The strategy was unveiled at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant by CEO Jim Farley and indicates that the...
Events
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo and The Battery Show
6 – 9 October, Detroit, MI
Celebrating their 15th anniversary, EV Tech Expo and The Battery Show are bringing together engineers, business leaders, top companies, and innovative thinkers to uncover groundbreaking products and develop powerful solutions. More than 21,000 attendees are expected to take advantage of four full days of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and the latest market innovations from over 1,300 exhibitors across one of the world’s largest battery technology trade shows.
For more information visit Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo or The Battery Show
The Utility Expo
7 – 9 October, Louisville, KY
The largest and fastest-growing utility construction show and conference in the industry, The Utility Expo boasts 1.5 million square feet of products and services, over 21,000 attendees to share insights with, and more than 30 sessions packed with practical training. The Utility Expo brings together the largest gathering of utility professionals and construction contractors so you can see equipment in action and connect with the people who use it daily.
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MD&M Midwest
21 – 22 October, Minneapolis, MN
Previously known as Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis, hosting 5 co-located shows—MD&M Minneapolis, MinnPack, ATX Minneapolis, Design & Manufacturing, and Plastec Minneapolis— MD&M Midwest is the convergence of all aspects of the manufacturing process into a single unified show. One umbrella unites a community of diverse interests who all share a single goal: to advance their knowledge, build contacts, and progress in the rapidly accelerating world of advanced manufacturing.
For more information visit MD&M Midwest.
Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto
21 – 23 October, Toronto, ON
Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto brings together six advanced manufacturing areas: design, automation, packaging, plastics, processing, and EV technology. This all-in-one, industry-wide event lets attendees explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future in advanced design and manufacturing. Through hours of conference content, hundreds of exhibitors, and networking opportunities with over 6,000 fellow attendees, ADM Toronto is the platform propelling Canada’s manufacturing industry forward.
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METALCON
21 – 23 October, Las Vegas, NV
The largest international event in the metal construction and design field, METALCON features more than 35 education sessions, 8 in-depth workshops, and over 275 exhibitors and products. The only annual tradeshow and conference devoted exclusively to the application of metal in the building envelope, METALCON affords attendees access to the broadest spectrum of products, tools, solutions, and opportunities in today’s metal construction and design industry. The live Barndominium Build is not to be missed!
For more information visit METALCON