Keywords: Manufacturing


Spain’s industrial prices surge as rising energy costs drive inflation pressures

Industrial prices in Spain have recorded their fastest annual increase in a year, driven largely by a sharp rise in energy costs, according to recent data from the National Statistics Institute. After several months of decline, producer prices rebounded strongly in March, reflecting a shift in market......

Energy shock from Iran war shifts western orders back to China

The Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou with record scale, bringing together more than 32,000 companies and over 210,000 registered foreign buyers. The event reflects strong global trade interest, yet it unfolds under the shadow of a prolonged conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The war......

Tesla expands chip hiring in Taiwan as Terafab project accelerates

Tesla has launched a targeted hiring push in Taiwan for semiconductor engineers as its Terafab project gathers momentum, signaling a deeper move into advanced chip manufacturing. The recruitment drive focuses on experienced engineers with backgrounds in cutting edge fabrication processes, placing the......

Stellantis to end car production at poissy plant by 2029

Automotive group Stellantis NV has announced that it will stop producing new vehicles at its Poissy plant near Paris by 2029, as part of a broader strategy to reduce excess manufacturing capacity in Europe. The company, which owns brands such as Jeep and Peugeot, is facing structural overcapacity across......

Citroën chooses Kénitra to produce its future C4 model

The French automaker Citroën has selected its industrial site in Kénitra to produce the next generation of its C4 model, expected to be launched around 2029, according to industry reports. The decision reinforces the growing role of Morocco as a key hub in the global automotive supply chain,......

Innoflex Group raises 200 million MAD to boost regional expansion

Innoflex Group, a leading Moroccan producer of polyurethane foam and mattresses, has secured a major financing round worth 200 million Moroccan dirhams (MAD) to accelerate its regional growth strategy. The investment was completed in partnership with CDG Invest Growth, marking a significant step in......

Australia and United States expand critical minerals investment with $3.5 billion deal

Australia and the United States have announced a combined investment of more than A$5 billion (approximately US$3.5 billion) to support the development of critical mineral projects, significantly increasing earlier funding commitments aimed at strengthening global supply chains. According to the Australian......

Intel buys back Apollo's stake in Irish chip plant for $14.2 billion

Intel and Apollo Global Management have reached a definitive agreement under which Intel will reacquire Apollo's 49% stake in a joint venture tied to Fab 34, the advanced semiconductor facility in Leixlip, Ireland, for $14.2 billion. The deal unwinds a partnership formed in 2024 when Apollo invested......

Canadian manufacturing slows as global tensions weigh on outlook

Canada’s manufacturing sector showed signs of stagnation in March, as rising global tensions and trade pressures weighed on industrial activity. According to recent data, the country’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to its lowest level in three months, signaling......