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URBANICA Furniture Launches Ergonomic Chairs for Sit-Stand Workstations

New Novo and Onyx chairs designed to support frequent transitions between sitting and standing

Yuejie Inc. Buys 83,527-SF Compton Industrial Building for $28.1 Million

The property offers modern warehouse and distribution features in a key logistics corridor.

Advance Paper Box orders specialized Koenig & Bauer press

The new press will allow the company to apply multiple finishes in a single run for premium packaging applications.

Supply Chain Expert Explains How Iran Conflict Ripples Through Global Manufacturing

Energy markets, shipping routes and critical materials face new pressures as manufacturers assess risks and resilience strategies

Yamaha Motor Corp. moving U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia

The Japanese company is relocating its American headquarters after nearly 50 years in California.

Yamaha Leaving California After 50 Years, Headquarters Moving to Georgia

Motorcycle and motorsports giant cites cost pressures and structural reforms as reasons for relocation impacting 250 workers.

Baucor Expands High Precision Industrial Blades and CNC Cutting Tools Portfolio

Precision engineering leader introduces new solutions for demanding industries like aerospace, automotive, and packaging.

Paragon Steel Scales Up Service for Gateway and Inland Industrial Corridors

Company aligns steel supply and processing capabilities with needs of manufacturers, distribution centers, and industrial property owners in key LA-area hubs.

Autodesk CFO Touts Cloud & AI Payoff, Targets More Margin Expansion

Autodesk sees benefits of investments in cloud, AI and go-to-market changes, positioning for further margin expansion.

Mobix Labs Receives New Gulfstream Aircraft Component Orders

Production of high-reliability components for Gulfstream aircraft continues

Automation Pioneer Doubles Workforce for Air Force Drone Contract

Trust Automation secures $490 million deal for drone detection and mitigation systems, fueling rapid growth.

Applied Materials Sees 'Super Cycle' Demand, Races to Scale for On-Time Tool Delivery

Semiconductor Products Group President Dr. Prabu Raja says customer forecasts are coming much earlier as they seek assurance of tool availability and trained personnel.

San Jose Sheet Metal Company Fined After Worker Loses Finger

Cal/OSHA cites company for safety violations after repeat incident involving unguarded press brake machine.

Cleanroom Film & Bags Expands Production with High-Speed Converting Line

New bags-on-rolls line supports growing demand for cleanroom packaging in medical, life sciences and advanced manufacturing

Gallo Closes Sites, Cuts Napa, Sonoma County Jobs

Napa Valley workers hit as Gallo shuts down the Ranch Winery in St. Helena and trims staff at Louis M. Martini and the Orin Swift tasting room.

Arconic Breaks Ground on $175M Expansion in Riverdale

Expansion expected to add 40 new jobs to the area.

SPADA Launches to Power Southern California's Aerospace and Defense Industry

New regional alliance unites industry, government, academia, and community partners

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