Nexans to acquire Republic Wire
Nexans plans to acquire Republic Wire to expand its US low-voltage wire and cable business.
Tag: Manufacturing
Edward Meir's week in review and thoughts for the week of May 4, 2026
The Iran war enters its third month this week with few promising off-ramps materializing for a possible end to the conflict.
Weak automotive demand limits strain as Ford, GM earnings hold
Ford and GM's results show earnings supported by tariff timing and mix, while volumes, inventory, and cash flow point to a constrained supply and uneven demand.
Mumford Metal Casting acquired; Midwest die casting assets detailed
Mumford Metal Casting has been acquired, with a closer look at the structure and operating profile of its Midwest die casting assets.
What Toyota's $1B US investment could mean for aluminum
Toyota's Kentucky and Indiana investments point to a localized, scrap-based aluminum supply chain tied to engine production.
GM Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling; plant capacity and throughput examined
GM's $150M Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling, with plant data outlining capacity, utilization and aluminum input structure.
Kibar Americas acquires idled Novelis Fairmont aluminum sheet and foil plant
Kibar Americas has acquired Novelis' former Fairmont, West Virginia facility, a cold-rolling and foil finishing plant idled in mid-2025.
Dynacast adds aluminum die casting capacity with Platinadora Baja deal
Dynacast's acquisition of Platinadora Baja expands its North American footprint, reinforcing regional die-casting capacity amid ongoing supply chain realignment.
GM to invest $40 million to expand Toledo transmission plant capacity
GM will invest $40 million in Toledo Propulsion Systems to expand capacity and add a new transmission variant.
Linamar's Welland gigacasting project highlights Tier 1 risk in a weakening EV market
Linamar's Welland gigacasting project illustrates how shifting EV demand and policy changes can expose Tier 1 suppliers to investment timing risk.