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Russia’s manufacturing PMI improves but stays below 50

Russia’s manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in September but stayed below 50. Orders and employment fell, while manufacturers reported slower input-price inflation.

Childcare learning space

Manufacturers build childcare services around factory workforces

Manufacturers expand childcare provision through factory-linked centres, provider partnerships and benefits for working parents.

Aluminium distribution

Capral signs agreement to acquire Comsupply in Western Australia

Capral has agreed to acquire Comsupply in Perth, adding aluminium systems and hardware to its network. The announcement sets out a proposed distribution expansion.

Coastal cement works with carbon-capture equipment

Brevik’s carbon-capture cement: from kiln emissions to a North Sea storage chain

Brevik’s cement plant connects carbon capture with ships and subsea storage. Its June 2025 opening reveals the equipment, funding and product accounting behind the project.

Electric locomotive inside a maintenance depot

Russia allocates RUB 10 billion for RZD purchases from TMH

RZD is to receive RUB 10 billion for electric trains and locomotives from TMH in 2025, as the operator reduces its approved annual investment programme overall.

Automotive finishing inside a production booth

Toyota’s Kentucky paint investment: equipment, water and production flexibility

Toyota’s Kentucky paint project combines new finishing capacity with water and carbon targets, within a campus of connected shops and technician training programmes.

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