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Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Makita to Acquire Panasonic's Power Tool Business - @3:08
Teal power tool maker Makita this week announced plans to buy Panasonic's power tool business, which has 31,000 employees.
12 Tons of KitKats Stolen in Cross-Border Heist - @13:01
Nestlé says 413,793 KitKats were stolen last week after leaving a production site in Italy.
Here's a link to the cargo theft report we discuss: https://tapaemea.org/news/iumi-and-tapa-emea-warn-of-escalating-cargo-theft-and-freight-fraud/
'Suicide Cords' Pulled from Major E-Commerce Platforms - @26:07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that it has had male-to-male extension cords, often referred to as "suicide cords," removed from major e-commerce platforms, including Walmart, eBay and AliExpress.
In Case You Missed It
'Build America, Buy America' Law Causes Housing Construction Delays - @40:23
Although builders can apply for waivers, the process has been at a near standstill.
Honda Planning Production of Artificial Aggregate Made from Desert Sand - @45:00
The company aims to begin mass production in 2028.
Ferrari Recalls $500K Sports Cars Because Windows Are Too Tinted - @50:16
Ferrari recently sent out an alert for 80 12Cilindri models. Apparently, each $500,000 supercar has windows that are too tinted.
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