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Invictronix plans up to $300 million for U.S. semiconductor plant in Opportunity Zone
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Invictronix said it intends to invest up to $300 million to help finance a fully integrated semiconductor manufacturing facility in a Florida Opportunity Zone. The project is pitched as a domestic production buildout that could tap federal tax…
M2 Optics named NC TECH Awards finalist for purpose-driven innovation
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M2 Optics has been named a 2026 NC TECH Awards finalist for its OptiTether fiber optic tether systems, which support defense operations and harsh-environment connectivity.
EBAD inducted into American Manufacturing Hall of Fame
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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense was inducted yesterday into the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame in Hartford, Connecticut, recognizing its 190-year manufacturing history and its role in NASA’s Artemis II mission.
Holstein Manufacturing nears 50 years of U.S. industrial equipment production
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Holstein Manufacturing is approaching its 50-year mark, highlighting nearly five decades of domestic industrial equipment production, fabrication and engineering support in Holstein, Iowa. The milestone underscores the company’s continued focus on…
Plastic packaging market seen reaching $494.69B by 2030
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The global plastic packaging market is projected to grow from $423.97 billion in 2026 to $494.69 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
cplace Day 2026 to stream free Oct. 29 with enterprise AI PMO case studies
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cplace will host its Global PPM Summit on Oct. 29 in Munich with free worldwide streaming and on-demand access for all registrants.
Plawdlik pitches HDPE rocking chairs for U.S. outdoor retail buyers
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Plawdlik is targeting U.S. furniture importers and retail buyers with a guide that frames HDPE outdoor rocking chairs as the new standard for durability, low maintenance and weather resistance.
Plastic materials market seen topping $1.1 trillion by 2030
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The plastic materials market is projected to grow from $806.17 billion in 2026 to $1,146.45 billion by 2030, driven by packaging, e-commerce, electric vehicles and demand for lightweight, high-performance polymers.
NPS uses JIFX to fast-track defense tech from drones to energy systems
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The Naval Postgraduate School’s JIFX experimentation program is accelerating development of drones, AI tools, energy systems and counter-drone defenses at Camp Roberts in Monterey County.
University of Michigan Battery Lab expands Voltaiq use into prototype manufacturing
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The University of Michigan Battery Lab is extending its decade-long collaboration with Voltaiq beyond battery test data into cell prototype manufacturing.
Independent review finds The Hemp Doctor’s edibles high-potency and underpriced
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LeafReport gave The Hemp Doctor top marks for value and strong scores for lab accuracy after testing the brand’s edibles and gummies.
IAPMO's Dain Hansen joins U.S. trade advisory committee
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IAPMO said Dain Hansen, its executive vice president of Government Relations, has been appointed to the U.S. Government’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee by the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Ananda Devices names Keith Olson CEO to drive U.S. expansion
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Ananda Devices appointed Life Science executive Dr. Keith R. Olson as chief executive officer effective immediately as the company prepares to expand operations in the United States.
Huahao touts BSCI-compliant multinorm workwear for Nordic and North American buyers
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Huahao is pitching its multinorm workwear to industrial buyers in Europe and North America, emphasizing BSCI social compliance, OEKO-TEX chemical safety and multi-standard protection for hazardous jobs.
IAPMO R&T expands Mexico lab testing for U.S. plumbing certification
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IAPMO R&T says its Monterrey, Mexico lab is now recognized to test to additional American standards, including NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for lead content compliance.
Swiss workshop turns Oakley Meta Vanguard’s missing prescription option into bestseller
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Banana Sport Optics says its prescription insert for the Oakley Meta Vanguard has become its top-selling product in its first year, filling a gap left by Oakley and Meta. The insert is now sold in four nose pad sizes, fitted from a digital face…
Jaycon joins Central Florida manufacturing trade group after 15 years in the region
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Jaycon has joined the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida, expanding its ties to the region’s manufacturing network after 15 years based in Central Florida.
SBS adds U.S. leadership to push wholesale lenders toward AI-ready systems
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SBS has named a U.S. leadership team as it expands its wholesale finance platform for floor plan lenders facing rising inventory costs and fragmented legacy systems.
Top 20 pallet racking manufacturers for 2026
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A new 2026 comparison guide ranks 20 pallet racking manufacturers and says buyers should prioritize engineering, compliance, installation support and lifecycle service over low price.
Fuxing expands Philippine output for U.S. produce and seafood buyers
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Fuxing Development Group is adding capacity at its Philippines plants to supply PP corrugated boxes, fish totes and harvest bins to North American buyers.
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