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Author: MEXICO BUSINESS NEWS

PPG Industries is expanding resin production at its Tepexpan plant in Mexico to reduce import reliance and improve supply chain resilience. The initiative also targets sustainable automotive coating technologies to lower energy use and carbon footprint.

Author: Food Business News

Israeli food tech firm Eshbal Functional Food partners with Toronto-based Queen St. Bakery to scale North American gluten-free production. The deal leverages local manufacturing expertise and proprietary technology to expand distribution across the US and Canada.

Author: GALWAYDAILY

FactoryXChange 2.0, led by Irish Manufacturing Research, will accelerate digital and sustainable transformation for Galway manufacturers. Supported by €5.7 million in EU and Enterprise Ireland funding, the initiative connects SMEs to advanced tools, expertise, and innovation.

Author: Irish Independent

Ajanta Pharma, a publicly listed Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer, is reportedly exploring a manufacturing operation in Ireland to support global expansion. The move leverages Ireland’s export advantages to the US and EU and complements Ajanta’s existing manufacturing footprint.

Author: THE Irish Post

McWhinney’s Sausages is investing £2.2 million (€2.5m) in automation and new equipment to double production capacity and expand exports. The project also introduces environmentally friendly packaging and supports four new jobs across manufacturing and sales functions.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The manufacturing sector is demonstrating renewed confidence as scale, productivity and long-term investment move higher on boardroom agendas. This edition brings together stories that reflect how manufacturers are reinforcing capability while responding to shifting global and regional dynamics. As flashback to early 2025 highlights, 'Cygnum Timber Frame Named Manufacturer of the Year – Wood Products at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025' reinforces the value placed on performance, innovation and delivery standards of the manufacturing sector. In addition, 'Lawton Tubes invests in technology and new headquarters to boost manufacturing' reflects how targeted capital investment is being used to modernise operations and support sustainable growth. The move points to a broader commitment to resilience, skills and long-term competitiveness. Lastly, 'Boeing acquires Spirit AeroSystems to expand aerospace manufacturing in Northern Ireland' sits within a year where excellence and industrial leadership were firmly in focus across the sector. The development highlights the wider impact of consolidation and strategic expansion in strengthening advanced manufacturing ecosystems. Together, these stories frame a sector defined by ambition, capability and confidence in its future direction.

Author: The Manila Times

Figaro Culinary Group has expanded its food manufacturing operations through Figaro Innovation and Development Inc. (FIDI) in the Philippines. The initiative strengthens production capabilities, supports export readiness, and enables innovation across the Group’s food product portfolio.

Author: THE MANUFACTURER

Lawton Tubes, a UK-based copper manufacturer, is investing £25 million (€28.5 million) in technology, systems, and a new headquarters to futureproof operations. This streamline processes and support growth across multiple industrial sectors.

Author: AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING

Boeing has completed the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, integrating its Belfast-based Short Brothers operations into Boeing Global Services. The move strengthens aerospace manufacturing capabilities expands the UK workforce to nearly 6,000 employees.

Author: Irish Independent

Ireland’s manufacturing sector continued its expansion in December 2025, with job growth recorded for the 13th consecutive month. Output and new orders rose despite slower momentum, supporting optimism for ongoing industrial growth and workforce expansion.