Manufacturing news covering industrial production, factories, supply chains, reshoring, and manufacturing sector developments.
The Indian IT Ministry approved 12 new electronics component manufacturing projects, bringing total committed investments to ₹77,051 crore. This exceeds the initial target by 30%, with significant contributions including a major copper foil facility in Gujarat, signaling a deepening of domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Harvard professor Willy Shih argues that persistent US manufacturing challenges stem from deep-seated supply chain economics rather than political will. He contends that the absence of necessary industrial infrastructure prevents reshoring efforts, a reality illustrated by failed projects like the Wisconsin LCD fab and ongoing global trade tensions.
German factory orders rose 4.4% in September, reversing an August decline of 10.1%, according to data agency Destatis. Industrial output also rose 0.7%, driven by a 17.1% surge in car production. Economists noted supply chain disruptions from the Iran war and low river levels caused less damage than feared.
Tega Industries Ltd achieved record first-half revenue of Rs 9,143 million for its legacy business, up 20% year-over-year. However, the company lowered full-year equipment segment growth guidance to 15% due to customer approval delays and reported a consolidated loss largely driven by one-time acquisition expenses.
The Oregonian/OregonLive argues that despite pioneering private factory monitoring, Nike's system fails to address systemic labor abuses. An investigation in Indonesia and Vietnam reveals workers face punishing quotas, injuries, and low pay, suggesting the company's extensive code of conduct is ineffective.
Jindal SAW Ltd. will construct a major seamless pipe manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, targeting completion in 2027. The plant will be the first in the UAE to use Precision Quality Finishing technology, aiming to strengthen the company's presence in the regional energy infrastructure market.
Airbus delivered approximately 74 aircraft in October, initiating an unprecedented production rush to meet its 2026 target of about 870 planes. Single-aisle jets accounted for most deliveries, with Avolon and Aviation Capital Group each ordering 75 aircraft, bringing the year-to-date total to 621.
Honda plans to invest 3.3 billion reais ($602 million) by 2030 to significantly increase production capacity at its Brazilian motorcycle plant. The expansion at the Manaus complex will add two new units, targeting an annual output of 2.3 million vehicles by 2029, building upon a previous major investment commitment to the region.
Saildrone signed an agreement with Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal to produce unmanned surface vessels for maritime domain awareness. Umoe will manufacture hulls for the Surveyor USV while Saildrone provides autonomy systems, targeting a capacity of two vessels a month.
The Indian Express analyzes Annual Survey of Industries data, arguing that Tamil Nadu has significantly increased its dominance in women-led electronics manufacturing during FY25. The report highlights a rise in female employment share within the state while noting a concurrent decline in Gujarat’s contribution to the sector.