AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoDefense & Small Business: Rep. Bill Foster toured Aurora Defense Group, highlighting how SBA HUBZone contracting and DoD cybersecurity/procurement rules shape growth for small manufacturers. Workforce & Training: One Southern Indiana’s Metro Manufacturing Alliance kicked off 1si Manufacturing Week with hands-on shop-floor learning; Hyundai Metaplant America also expanded a SkillBridge pathway for veterans into advanced manufacturing roles. Industrial Safety: Flagstaff Fire Department contained a chemical leak at Nestlé Purina after mixed chemicals corroded a line; shelter-in-place was lifted after a hazmat incident at a Weyers Cave pesticide facility. Manufacturing Investment: GKN Aerospace broke ground on a North Charlestown expansion adding a new production cell; Pirelli announced a $1.2B Rome, GA expansion creating 1,000 jobs. Supply Chain & Policy: Japanese automakers warned Indonesia’s EV local-content rules may strain suppliers as TKDN rises to 60% in 2027; Canada’s EV incentives still allow Chinese-component content, raising trade-policy questions. Regulation & Compliance: A leaked European Product Act draft signals a major EU product-safety overhaul with big implications for online marketplaces. Health & Pharma Manufacturing: States urged consumers to claim damages from generic drug price-collusion settlements, while FDA postmarket drug-study delays remain a concern.
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