Reporter's notebook: What a factory says about Ukraine’s economy
The article provides insights into the contrasting realities of daily life in western Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict, with particular focus on a bread factory and the resilience of the local economy.
Production of 'Unofficial BMW' with Remaining Parts by Russian Company After Withdrawal
Russian companies are producing 'unofficial' BMW vehicles using leftover parts from factories that ceased operations after the withdrawal of major automotive brands following the Ukraine invasion.
Factories and the Rehabilitation of Prisoners: Alcaçuz Receives Technical Visit from Penitentiary Secretaries from Across the Country
The Alcaçuz State Penitentiary in Brazil hosts a technical visit by penitentiary secretaries to showcase its factories and rehabilitation model for inmates.
Industries lose 15% energy to weak maintenance – MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria reports that poor maintenance practices lead to significant energy waste in Nigerian factories, averaging between 10% and 15%.
Electrolux is laying off in Poland not only in factories. Cuts in the service center
Electrolux announces layoffs in its Polish operations, affecting both manufacturing and services in response to a crisis in the home appliance market.
Pharos’ official integration into AI Factories
Greece has formally launched the Pharos AI Factory to enhance its integration into the European AI landscape, supported by both national and European funds.
Ukrainian Weapons to be Produced in the United Kingdom. Additional Factories to be in the Netherlands and Denmark
A Ukrainian arms factory, Ukrspecsystems, is starting production in the UK, aiming to enhance military technology collaboration.
Household Appliance Production Down by 4%. Factories Closing, Thousands of Layoffs
Poland's household appliance production has decreased by 4% over recent years, leading to factory closures and significant job losses.
Estonia Invests Millions: Rocket Manufacturer Frankenburg to Build Factories
Estonia is investing seven million euros into the rocket manufacturer Frankenburg Technologies to boost production capabilities within the EU.
China Dominates the World Market: Friedrich Merz in the Land of Robots
China is rapidly advancing in humanoid robotics, enhancing productivity in factories and aiming to enter the European market, with notable manufacturers attracting attention during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit.
Institutional entry of Pharos into AI Factories
Greece has established the Pharos AI Factory to integrate into the European AI initiative, funded by European and national resources.
Rwanda: What to Know As Govt Sets Deadline for Factories to Relocate to Industrial Zones
Rwanda's government has mandated that factories operating outside of designated industrial zones must relocate within ten years to enhance order in industrial development and protect the environment.
Tunnels, drones, and illegal factories: how the illegal tobacco market operates in Lithuania and Europe
The article discusses the operations of the illegal tobacco market in Lithuania and across Europe, highlighting methods used for smuggling and the efforts of law enforcement.
Hapur: Devastating fire in factory, two more factories caught in the grip
A massive fire erupted in a cardboard box manufacturing factory in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to chaos as flames spread to two nearby factories.
Ogun tests 500 residents for lead poisoning in major health audit
The Ogun State Government is conducting health tests on 500 residents due to concerns about lead poisoning from nearby recycling factories.
Hyundai and Toyota: Attacks on Car Factories
Hyundai and Toyota are facing significant pressure from competition and tariffs, leading to increased automation and protests within their workforce.
The End of Traditional Plants? The New Bet to Change the Factories of the World
Tetra Pak's new solution, Factory OS™, aims to revolutionize traditional manufacturing plants by integrating automation, data, and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
Business Ticker: Trump: Novartis Builds Eleven Factories in the USA Due to Tariff Policy
Novartis announced plans to build eleven new factories in the USA, attributed to tariff policies advocated by President Trump.
Elon Musk proposes factories on the moon and an electromagnetic 'catapult' to launch AI satellites
Elon Musk plans to establish a lunar factory for AI satellite production and proposes an electromagnetic catapult for deep-space launches.
General strike in Argentina paralyzes factories of Stellantis, VW, Ford, Toyota, and Mercedes
A general strike in Argentina has disrupted production in various automotive factories as a protest against labor reforms proposed by President Javier Milei.
What is 'Pharos', the Greek AI Factory, and who will benefit from its operation?
The Pharos AI Factory, one of the European Union's 13 artificial intelligence factories, aims to provide computing power, data, and expertise to research centers, universities, and startups, with full operational capability expected by early 2026.
China's Battle to Win Against Pollution
China is making significant progress in its battle against pollution, with initiatives like relocating factories and promoting electric vehicles leading to cleaner air.
Songdo International City’s Biopharmaceutical Production Capacity Surpasses 1 Million Liters Annually
The annual production capacity of biopharmaceuticals in Songdo International City has exceeded 1 million liters, marking significant growth due to new factories.
"Civil Disobedience". The European Anarchist Network Now Also Sabotages Factories
New anarchist currents are spreading across Europe, evidenced by recent sabotage of Italian railway lines and a factory in Marseille, reflecting deeper concerns about the movement's implications.
Company newsfilter: IKEA will open smaller stores, a major merger is emerging in the waste business, and Martin is losing more factories
The article discusses Slovakia's ongoing issues with dependence on Russian oil and the recent disruption of supplies following a Russian attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Financial Times: Car Companies Fear China's Entry into the American Market
American car manufacturers are concerned about potential Chinese competition in the U.S. auto market, which is the second-largest in the world, following President Trump's encouragement for Chinese companies to build factories in the U.S.
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Fresh Industrial Policy to Revive Factories, Drive Manufacturing
Nigeria has launched a new Industrial Policy aimed at revitalizing inactive factories and boosting local manufacturing as part of its economic transformation agenda.
Five teenagers rescued from labor exploitation in scrap and tortilla factories in Quintana Roo
Five adolescents were found in two businesses in Quintana Roo, Mexico, allegedly victims of labor trafficking and exploitation.
Defense Industry: 3D Printers for the Bundeswehr
A machine manufacturer from Lübeck aims to establish high-tech factories for the German military, exploring partnerships with automobile manufacturers to implement 3D printing technology.
Time to Demolish Factories of Bad Dreams. The Debut of Hengameh Yaghoobifarah Exposes Modern Germany
The debut novel by Hengameh Yaghoobifarah shines a light on the challenges of immigrant identity and societal perceptions in modern Germany.
The man behind the two Segovian diaper factories, a business that accounts for 55% of provincial exports
Miguel Ángel González is the driving force behind two significant diaper manufacturing plants in Segovia, which contribute substantially to the region's exports.
Ukrainian arms factories can export for the first time since the start of the war, announced Kyiv
Kyiv has announced that Ukrainian arms factories will be allowed to export for the first time since the beginning of the conflict with Russia.
Rasmussen: "Russia will attack a NATO country, car factories should produce tanks"
Former Danish Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General, Anders Rasmussen, warns that Russia may attack a NATO country and urges European nations to increase their military production independently of the United States.
Boulos organizes assemblies in factories and in commerce for the 6x1 shift
Minister Guilherme Boulos is organizing worker assemblies across Brazil to advocate for the end of the 6x1 work schedule, which is a priority for President Lula.
People camp outside factories in Juárez, Chihuahua, to look for work
People in Ciudad Juárez are camping outside maquiladora factories in search of job opportunities due to a scarcity of available positions.
ACC stopped the plan to build battery plants in Italy and Germany
European battery producer Automotive Cells Corporation (ACC) has halted plans to construct battery factories in Italy and Germany due to slower-than-expected demand for electric vehicles.
The EU’s war on physical reality: Here’s what Brussels fails to grasp about energy
The article discusses the ongoing energy crisis in the European Union, highlighting the closure and relocation of energy-intensive factories and the implications for the economy.
How the industrial sector in Sudan is trying to rise from the rubble of war
The industrial sector in Sudan is facing significant challenges due to ongoing war, which has disrupted production and damaged factories, prompting efforts to revive and compete locally and regionally.
Relief for Kanpur's Leather Industry from US Tariff Cuts, See
The decision by the United States to reduce tariffs has brought significant relief to Kanpur's leather industry, reviving idle factories and prompting the return of former workers, leading to an expected boost in production.
Mum of boy killed in gas blast tells of danger signs of "drug factory next door"
Katherine Errington warns about the dangers of cannabis factories following the tragic death of her son in a gas explosion.
Preventing Fire at the Second Eumseong Household Goods Factory...Emergency Inspections of 27 Pulp and Paper Factories in Chungbuk
The Chungbuk Fire Department is conducting emergency safety inspections at 27 high-risk industrial facilities related to hygiene products and pulp and paper to prevent large fires, following a significant fire that occurred last month.
KS certification will be given to non-manufacturers as well... Responding to the trend of consignment production
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards announced that it will extend KS certification to designers and developers without factories, aligning with the shift towards consignment production.
Practical Application of 'Physical AI' in Factories and Disasters Accelerates Development in Japan
Japanese companies are accelerating the development of 'Physical AI' technology, which autonomously operates robots and machines, for practical use in factories and disaster scenarios.
Inside the Chinese factories of fast-fashion giant Shein
The article examines the controversial practices and conditions within the factories of Shein, a leading fast-fashion company in China.
Israel: Milk Farmers' Strike Comes into Effect and the Dispute Escalates
Israel's dairy sector faces severe disruption due to an escalating conflict between farmers and the government over a controversial reform plan, leading to an unprecedented strike by dairy farmers who have stopped supplying raw milk to factories.
China's imbalance is evident in the world's busiest port
Ningbo, China's busiest port, showcases stark economic contrasts with thriving shipping and factories yet a collapsed local housing market and empty restaurants.
The Proletarianization of the World
The article discusses the decline of cultural and intellectual values in society, likening it to the destruction of nuclear power plants, car factories, and churches, while criticizing the role of digitalization in this process.
Innovative Grants for Drucker: Soták and Poór to Renew Factories, Few Breakthrough Projects
The article discusses the distribution of innovative grants following Peter Kmec's departure from government, highlighting concerns over high subsidies for small companies amidst a landscape of mixed industrial innovation projects.
Taiwan Strikes Trade Deal with Trump, Vows More U.S. Chip Factories
Taiwan has signed a trade agreement with Trump that includes commitments to establish more semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the United States.
Is 'Labooboo' Made at the Expense of Childhood?
A human rights investigation has sparked controversy over the harsh working conditions behind the production of the popular 'Labooboo' toy, dividing public opinion between defenders of the toy and critics of labor practices in major Chinese factories.