AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPharma Manufacturing Investment: Bayer will build a $2.2bn modular drug manufacturing campus in New Albany, Ohio, with drug-substance capacity starting in 2031 and finished-dose modules following in 2034, targeting oncology, cardiovascular and renal medicines. Industrial Policy & Trade: The UK is reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU “Made in Europe” rules, a move that could trigger retaliation and requires a WTO process. Energy Storage for Telecom: Cygni Energy and Indus Towers plan to explore BESS sourcing and set up up to 1.5 GWh of battery manufacturing capacity for telecom infrastructure in India. Solar Supply Chain: Waaree Energies commissioned 1.1GW PV inverter nameplate capacity and is expanding across modules and upstream inputs, while a study highlights how digital twins could help China’s PV firms fight “involution” and price wars. Manufacturing Output Watch: India’s industrial production rose 8% in August; textiles grew 13.1% YoY while wearing apparel fell 7.4%. Defense Manufacturing: Ireland ordered Thales Ground Master radars, with deliveries starting in 2027, and Diehl will adapt IRIS-T SLM for Germany’s F125 frigates. Regional Export Mix: Cambodia’s non-garment manufacturing exports surged 37.3% YoY in the first eight months, offsetting weaker services.
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