Manufacturing operations

The Occitanie region has formally requested the French government to intervene in the Fibre Excellence paper mill crisis, including a proposal for temporary nationalization.

• This Info Team
• September 2, 2026

Volkswagen announces a plan to cut its management workforce by a quarter as part of restructuring efforts to improve efficiency.

• This Info Team
• August 26, 2026

New AI system analyzes existing warehouse CCTV to identify near-misses like forklift conflicts and speed violations, improving safety and reducing incidents.

• Thorsten Meyer
• August 14, 2026

Daicel’s HPPs division introduces a new range of DURACON® POM containing 30% recycled materials, expanding sustainable engineering plastics options.

• This Info Team
• July 27, 2026

Jingdezhen’s Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites have been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing their cultural significance.

• This Info Team
• July 26, 2026

European car manufacturers are struggling due to rising costs from greedflation and a sudden China market shock, raising questions about industry survival.

• This Info Team
• July 24, 2026

Imperial reports second quarter 2026 production figures for Red Chris Mine, highlighting output levels and operational status. Details remain preliminary.

• This Info Team
• July 24, 2026

Siemens is expanding its focus on AI for manufacturing, partnering with NVIDIA to develop a platform that leverages proprietary industrial data and domain expertise.

• This Info Team
• July 23, 2026

A Ford electrician was dismissed after allegations of stealing cookies from the company premises. Details remain unclear, but the incident has drawn attention.

• This Info Team
• July 2, 2026

Ford fired an 11-year employee over a $1.95 cookie, later discovering he had already paid. The company has apologized and reinstated the worker.

• This Info Team
• July 2, 2026