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Rio Tinto to kickstart $1.1b aluminium smelter expansion in Canada

AU Manufacturing

In an ASX announcement , Rio Tinto said the smelter’s expansion will enable it to continue meeting customer demand for low-carbon, high-quality aluminium for use in transportation, construction, electrical, and consumer goods. aluminium smelter expansion in Canada appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Combining Regional Production and Supply with Digital Maturity Boosts Resiliency, Accenture Report Shows

Dinesh Mishra

By 2026, 63% of companies in India intend to buy most key items from regional suppliers, up from 34% today. Even more organizations (77%) in India plan to produce and sell most of their products in the same region by 2026, up from 29% today. billion in 2026, according to the report.

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Else Nutrition signs distribution deal with Gourmet Trading Co.

Canadian Manufacturing

Their dedication, professionalism, yet hands-on and nimble approach to consumer goods distribution, will serve to both develop and execute our brand’s aggressive Canadian distribution strategy,” stated Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Else Nutrition. billion by 2026.

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Bast Fibre Technologies Inc. secures investment from Ahlström Capital?

Canadian Manufacturing

BFT will immediately begin work to expand fibre manufacturing capacity at its US-flagship facility in Lumberton (NC) and its EU-facility near Düsseldorf (NRW). This financing will enable BFT to produce over 10,000 metric tons of sero hemp fibre per year by 2023 and up to 50,000 metric tons per year by 2026.

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Top trends in 2024: Experts share key automation trends for Canadian manufacturers in 2024

Automation Mag

The dynamic landscape of Canadian manufacturing is not left untouched by cutting-edge technologies that enhance efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. Digital transformation investment is largely driven today by manufacturers’ increased focus on mining data for business insight. The Manufacturing Institute reports a projected 2.1

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

Agility and resiliency remain essential attributes for manufacturers in 2023. Manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Most major automobile manufacturers have set aggressive goals to electrify their fleets, many in the range of 40-50% by the mid-2030s.