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JR Automation unveils plans for $72.8 million global headquarters in Michigan

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JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company and global automation specialist, has unveiled plans for a new global headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. The project is expected to cost $72.8 million. 

The announcement follows a strategic meeting in Tokyo between Hitachi executives, JR Automation leadership, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation, global collaboration, and investment in Michigan’s advanced manufacturing sector.

JR Automation will officially break ground on the new headquarters September 17, 2025, with construction expected to be completed by late Fall 2026. [Read more…] about JR Automation unveils plans for $72.8 million global headquarters in Michigan

Genentech breaks ground on $700 million manufacturing facility in the US

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Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, has broken ground on its newest US manufacturing site in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

This significant development marks the establishment of Genentech’s first manufacturing facility on the East Coast.

The 65,000 sq m facility is strategically designed to support production of the company’s future portfolio of metabolic medicines, including next-generation treatments for obesity. [Read more…] about Genentech breaks ground on $700 million manufacturing facility in the US

Johnson & Johnson to invest $2 billion into manufacturing at North Carolina facility

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Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s largest medicine and toiletry products companies, says it will increase its presence in North Carolina with a 160,000+ square foot dedicated manufacturing facility at FujiFilm’s new biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

The $2 billion commitment to FujiFilm over the next 10 years will expand the company’s US manufacturing capacity and create approximately 120 new jobs in North Carolina.

In the coming months, the company also intends to share the plans for additional advanced manufacturing facilities in the US as well as the expansion of current US sites. [Read more…] about Johnson & Johnson to invest $2 billion into manufacturing at North Carolina facility

Yanmar to invest $52 million in establishing new factory in Brazil

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Yanmar, a Japan-headquartered manufacturer of diesel engines, heavy machinery and agricultural machinery, plans to build a new factory in Indaiatuba, São Paulo state, Brazil, with an investment of R$280 million (approximately $52 million).

The project, set for phased completion by 2030, will expand production capacity, integrate operations, and enhance processes to meet rising demand.

The 140,000 square meter facility – three times the size of Yanmar’s current local factories – will initially add capacity to produce 7,000 tractors per year, up from 5,000, and is expected to create about 100 direct and indirect jobs by 2029. The first 36,000 square meter phase is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. [Read more…] about Yanmar to invest $52 million in establishing new factory in Brazil

Tyrolit breaks ground on first manufacturing facility in Pune, India

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Tyrolit, a global company specializing in grinding and abrasive solutions, has broken ground on its first manufacturing facility in Pune, India.

Coordinated from Tyrolit’s Austrian headquarters in Schwaz, this milestone marks a strategic expansion into one of the world’s fastest growing manufacturing hubs while creating significant value across Austria and India. [Read more…] about Tyrolit breaks ground on first manufacturing facility in Pune, India

Market analysis: Bangkok’s rise as southeast Asia’s next data centre hub

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Bangkok is rapidly emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic data centre markets, according to a new report by DC Byte.

With total IT capacity surpassing 2.5GW, the city now ranks as the region’s second-largest market after Johor.

Strategic advantages such as abundant land, reliable power, and a central location bridging East and West are drawing a wave of international operators and hyperscalers. [Read more…] about Market analysis: Bangkok’s rise as southeast Asia’s next data centre hub

Siemens opens ‘one of Europe’s most modern train factories’ in Munich

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Siemens is celebrating the opening of its expanded train factory in Munich-Allach, describing it as “one of the most modern train production facilities in Europe” and a key location in Siemens Mobility’s European service network.

Around €250 million has been invested in new buildings, state-of-the-art production facilities, and the expansion of AI-based software solutions since 2023.

This development underscores the technology company’s commitment to Germany as a viable location for manufacturing and innovation. [Read more…] about Siemens opens ‘one of Europe’s most modern train factories’ in Munich

Philips to invest more than $150 million in manufacturing and R&D in the US

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Philips, a specialist in health technology, has announced a plan for new investments of more than $150 million in US manufacturing and research and development (R&D).

As part of the announcement, Philips unveiled the expansion of its Reedsville, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, which produces AI-enabled ultrasound systems for hospitals across the US.

These investments come on top of Philips’ annual $900 million R&D investment in the US as well as investments in nearly 17,000 colleagues across 40 facilities in the United States. [Read more…] about Philips to invest more than $150 million in manufacturing and R&D in the US

ABB to invest more than C$130 million in Canadian R&D and manufacturing

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ABB says it will invest more than C$130 million (around US$100 million) to expand the R&D and production capacity of its advanced power protection and grid resilience technologies in Canada.

The investment in Montreal, Quebec will combine ABB’s existing Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facilities at a new greenfield location.

This will enable ABB to meet increasing demand in key growth industries, including utilities, renewables, transportation, and residential and infrastructure projects across Canada. [Read more…] about ABB to invest more than C$130 million in Canadian R&D and manufacturing

Nidec opens new facility in Germany

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Nidec SYS GmbH, part of Nidec Press & Automation group, has established new facility in the Reismühle industrial park in Grafenau, Germany. The company describes it as “a major milestone in the company’s development and a clear commitment to its location in the Bavarian Forest”.

With a recent festive ceremony, and a subsequent “Open House”, Nidec SYS GmbH celebrated the opening of its new office and production facilities.

The new building marks the next step in the ambitious expansion of Nidec SYS GmbH. With around 130 employees, the company is one of the leading European players in the field of high-speed stamping and forming technology. [Read more…] about Nidec opens new facility in Germany