Category: Manufacturing

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Window Manufacturer Files Lawsuit Against Automation Firm Over Delayed Factory Modernization

A major window manufacturer is taking legal action against an industrial automation provider over significant project delays. The lawsuit alleges equipment delivery is more than two years behind schedule, causing financial damages and product launch postponements.

Major Factory Automation Project Faces Legal Challenge

A prominent window and door manufacturer has filed a lawsuit against an industrial automation company over what sources indicate is a severely delayed factory modernization initiative. According to reports from the Minnesota Star Tribune, Andersen Corporation is pursuing legal action against Ontario-based ATS Corporation for allegedly failing to deliver automated equipment for its Iowa manufacturing facility.

by Aaron Vale
BusinessEnergyManufacturing

Global Mining Lubricants Market Set to Reach $5.79 Billion by 2032 Amid Industrial Expansion

Mining lubricants market expected to hit $5.79 billion by 2032 with 3.85% CAGR growth. Asia-Pacific leads demand while synthetic lubricants dominate product segments. Industry faces challenges from electric equipment transition.

Market Overview and Growth Projections

The global mining lubricants market is positioned for steady expansion, with analysts projecting growth from $4.28 billion in 2024 to $5.79 billion by 2032, according to recent market analysis. Sources indicate this represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.85% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. Industry reports suggest this growth is primarily driven by increasing global demand for metals and minerals fueled by ongoing industrialization, urbanization, and the transition to clean energy technologies worldwide.

by Elijah Porter
BusinessManufacturingSemiconductors

Global Auto Industry Braces for Production Halts as Dutch-Chinese Chip Dispute Escalates

Major automotive manufacturers across Europe and Japan are facing potential production disruptions as a geopolitical standoff over chipmaker Nexperia threatens critical semiconductor supplies. Industry leaders indicate the situation could force factory closures amid already strained global supply chains.

Automotive Industry Sounds Alarm Over Chip Supply Crisis

The global automotive industry is bracing for potential production halts as a geopolitical dispute over Chinese-owned chip manufacturer Nexperia threatens to disrupt critical semiconductor supplies, according to industry reports. Major carmakers including Volvo, Volkswagen, Honda, and Nissan have indicated that recent actions by the Dutch government could severely impact manufacturing operations across multiple continents.

by Elijah Porter
BusinessManufacturingStartups

Jersey Firms Cite Workforce Gaps as Major Growth Barrier in Economic Survey

Jersey businesses are grappling with significant staffing and skills shortages that are limiting their operational capacity, according to the latest economic survey. The September Business Tendency Survey reveals firms are responding by planning cost reductions and workforce development initiatives. Economic analysts suggest these constraints could impact the island’s economic performance through 2025.

Staffing Challenges Dominate Business Concerns

Business leaders in Jersey are reporting that skills and staff shortages have become “limiting” factors for their operations, according to the September Business Tendency Survey conducted by Statistics Jersey. The survey of economic trends indicates that companies are responding to these constraints by planning strategic adjustments including operational cost reductions, targeted hiring, and skills enhancement programs.

by Aaron Vale
HardwareManufacturingTechnology

Apple Reportedly Taps Samsung for Foldable iPad Display Technology by 2029

Apple appears to be turning to its longtime display partner Samsung for foldable technology in an upcoming iPad. According to industry reports, the collaboration could result in a foldable iPad by 2029, marking Apple’s entry into the foldable device market.

Apple’s Foldable Ambitions Reportedly Lean on Samsung Display Expertise

Technology industry sources indicate Apple is once again turning to Samsung Display for advanced screen technology, this time for a foldable iPad reportedly planned for 2029. The potential collaboration continues a long-standing partnership between the two tech giants in the display sector, with Samsung having supplied OLED panels for multiple Apple products over recent years.

by Elijah Porter
BusinessCybersecurityManufacturing

Manufacturing Sector Bears Brunt of Ransomware Surge, New Cybersecurity Report Reveals

The manufacturing industry has become ransomware attackers’ primary target, accounting for more than one-fifth of all incidents during July-September 2025. Meanwhile, overall ransomware attacks have skyrocketed 335% since 2020, with data theft becoming nearly universal in disclosed cases.

Ransomware Attacks Reach Record Levels

Global ransomware activity surged to unprecedented levels during the third quarter of 2025, with manufacturing companies absorbing the heaviest impact, according to recent cybersecurity analysis. BlackFog’s State of Ransomware report covering July through September reveals that publicly disclosed attacks increased by 36% compared to the same period last year, representing a staggering 335% rise since Q3 2020.

by Aaron Vale