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Cummins announces $50m investment in Daventry manufacturing facility
Cummins, a global power solutions leader, is investing $50m in its multi-purpose power systems plant in Daventry, strengthening the UK’s role in delivering reliable back-up power for critical global infrastructure. Read more via The Manufacturer
BEUMER Group inaugurates new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in India
BEUMER Group, a leading provider of material handling solutions, has officially inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Reliance’s Model Economic Township (MET City) in Jhajjar, Haryana. The grand opening ceremony on 12 December 2025 marked a major strategic expansion for the family-owned company in India. Watch via The Manufacturer
Paragraf produces first 6-inch graphene wafer at new Huntingdon facility
Paragraf, the UK-based company pioneering the commercialization of graphene-based electronics using standard semiconductor processes, has successfully produced the first 6-inch wafer at its new manufacturing facility in Huntingdon, marking a significant expansion in the company’s production capability and technology platform. Read more via The Manufacturer
Yorkshire manufacturers urged to “act now” to claim vital grant funding for technology
SME manufacturers across Yorkshire are being urged to tap into £325,000 of funding to boost productivity and accelerate their digital transformation. Made Smarter, the government-backed digital adoption programme, is offering Capital Expenditure (CapEx) grants that can fund up to 50% of project costs, up to £20,000, for investment in new technology such as automation, robotics, AI, 3D printing and data-driven tools. Read more via The Manufacturer
