Manufacturing News

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riverbend Industries today announced the appointment of Jim Japczyk as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 26, 2026. Japczyk brings more than three decades of financial leadership in manufacturing, distribution, and industrial businesses, with an extensive track record driving growth, operational excellence, and disciplined capital deployment. Japczyk has held multiple CFO roles across complex, multi‑site organizations, including Plymouth Tube Company, Optimas O...

CARBONDALE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A modern helmet for the modern fighter, PURSUIT is designed to support advances in aircraft helmet-mounted display systems....

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CADDi, a global technology company that develops data intelligence platforms for manufacturing, today announced new evidence of U.S. manufacturers accelerating output and improving cost accuracy by embedding intelligence into their quoting and estimation workflows. Building on industry trends highlighted in its 2026 Manufacturing Outlook Report, CADDi is now releasing new insights that illustrate how intelligence-driven operations are improving real performance on the...

CARMEL, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sagepoint Energy, LLC (“Sagepoint” or the “Company”), a premier resource efficiency platform specializing in waste-to-energy solutions, announced today the appointment of Curt Reitz as Vice President of Logistics. In this role, Mr. Reitz will lead Sagepoint Logistics, a subsidiary of Sagepoint Energy, where he will oversee the development and execution of the Company’s integrated logistics strategy and fleet operations. Mr. Reitz brings over 30 years of leadership...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Infinitum will showcase its most comprehensive product portfolio to date, including the debut of Infinitum EC Fan Systems, at the AHR Expo....

DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company today named Lisa Drake president, Ford Energy, effective immediately. She will report to John Lawler, vice chair. Drake will launch the company’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) business, the formation of which was announced in December 2025. In this new role, Drake is responsible for the full scope of Ford Energy’s end-to-end operations, spanning battery cell manufacturing, system assembly, and sales. She will be focused on building th...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ashland Capital Partners (“Ashland”), a Chicago-based private investment firm focused on building enduring industrial businesses, today announced the sale of KBK Industries (“KBK”), a premier manufacturer of fiberglass and steel tanks and separation equipment. The transaction concludes a highly successful 19-year partnership between Ashland and KBK. Headquartered in Houston, Texas KBK Industries has long been recognized as a trusted provider of liquid storage and separ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TimberTech®, the #1 brand in premium composite and PVC decking and railing solutions, and part of the James Hardie portfolio of exterior products, today announced its new marketing campaign, “The Future of Decking” -- marking a bold next chapter for the brand. Developed by the internal James Hardie creative team, the campaign will roll out across digital and social platforms, streaming TV, and select print publications. Designed to reinforce TimberTech’s category leade...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstraZeneca collaborates with Multiply Labs to scale cell therapy manufacturing using end-to-end GMP-ready robotic technology....

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osmo Publishes More New Fragrance Ingredient Patents Than Entire Industry Combined...