Samsung to expand African manufacturing
Posted on 1 Apr 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The world’s largest electronics company, Samsung, has announced its intention to expand its manufacturing capacity in Africa. Company Investment
Norfolk Southern undertakes $53m energy overhaul project
Posted on 30 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown
Rail operator and locomotive servicing business, Norfolk Southern, has launched a $53m energy conversion project at its Juniata Locomotive Shop that will substantially reduce carbon emissions and water usage at the 70-acre facility. FTC approves $590m sale of Graco coating assets to Carlisle
Posted on 26 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved engineering and manufacturing firm, Carlisle, to purchase $590m worth of liquid finishing business assets from Graco and its subsidiary Finishing Brands. US city of Toledo makes last ditch attempt to keep Jeep Wrangler production
Posted on 12 Mar 2015 by Aiden Burgess
The City of Toledo is preparing to deliver a last minute incentive package to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in an attempt to convince the company to keep manufacturing the Jeep Wrangler in the city. Volkswagen to invest $1bn in Mexico assembly plant expansion
Posted on 10 Mar 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Volkswagen has announced it will invest $1bn to expand its vehicle assembly plant in Mexico’s Puebla state, which the company first opened in 1964. Australian Talga Resources to build graphene manufacturing plant in Germany
Posted on 4 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown
Australian graphene maker, Talga Resources, is set to construct a A$1m 'demonstration-scale' graphene production plant in central Germany with the aim of commencing production by the end of this year. Tata Tech announces £16m investment for new European HQ
Posted on 18 Feb 2015 by Jonny Williamson
Global engineering services firm, Tata Technologies has released plans to develop a new European headquarters building in Warwick, a move which is expected to create around 200 additional positions.
OC schools expand STEM with $2m investment from Lockheed Martin
Posted on 6 Feb 2015 by Tim Brown
Lockheed Martin has announced a new $2m, multi-year grant to support the expansion of college and career-focused science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs for all Orange County Public Schools. Tesla opens 20th supercharger station in the UK
Posted on 2 Feb 2015 by Tim Brown
Tesla has opened its 20th Supercharger station in the UK, continuing the rapid expansion of its fast-charging network to enable long-distance travel in Tesla’s all-electric vehicles. Alcoa rolls out expanded wheel manufacturing plant in Hungary
Posted on 30 Jan 2015 by Tim Brown
Alcoa, which specialises in lightweight, high-performance metals, today officially opened its expanded wheels manufacturing plant in Hungary.