AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMalaysia’s Manufacturing Incentives: Budget 2027 would let manufacturers reclaim sales tax on locally purchased machinery, spare parts and equipment, while cutting corporate tax rates for smaller businesses. Plant Investment: PPG plans to invest $70 million to expand aerospace manufacturing in Alabama, and a St Helens manufacturer is adding machinery to boost production. Workforce Pipeline: Forty northern Minnesota manufacturers will host tours for students from 34 schools, giving them a look at factory technology and career paths. Safety & Accountability: Ireland’s Director of Public Prosecutions has recommended criminal charges against Stryker over alleged safety breaches linked to a fatal 2023 incident at its Cork plant. Local Capability: Ethiopian engineering groups are urging investment in domestic agricultural machinery manufacturing and assembly to reduce reliance on imports.
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