Capacity/Facilities

Meatpacking Plant Closures Cut Deep for Small-Town Economies

Tyson Foods and other meat processors are closing plants amid high costs and falling demand, spelling economic turbulence for the…

1 year ago

The Oil Patch Is Primed for an Era of Megadeals

A tie-up between Exxon and Pioneer would put pressure on Chevron and other rivals to pursue deals of their own.…

1 year ago

New Shein Executive Aims to Expand Supply Chain Outside China

The appointment of Marcelo Claure, a former SoftBank executive, comes as the fast-fashion retail giant aims to be closer to…

1 year ago

How Dodgy Spare Parts Got Into Jet Engines, Leaving Airlines Scrambling

Airlines are checking their fleets after regulators and engine makers claimed that a small broker sold spare parts with forged…

1 year ago

UAW Expected to Expand Auto Strikes Friday

Union President Shawn Fain is scheduled to disclose new site targets for a third round of strikes. Source link

1 year ago

Oil is Near $100. Shale Isn't Coming to the Rescue.

Frackers are constrained by investor payouts, inflation and interest rates, keeping spending in check. Source link

1 year ago

UAW Poised to Expand Strike to More Auto Plants

The union would identify the factories Friday morning, barring any last-minute signs of significant movement in labor-contract talks with GM,…

1 year ago

Why the Twinkie Is Now Worth Billions

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1 year ago

Ukraine's Push Into Green Energy Starts With 5,600 Tons of Cow Dung

The agricultural powerhouse wants to turn farm waste into energy to secure supplies and diversify its economy amid the war…

1 year ago

iPhone 15 and 15 Pro First Look: Why a Tiny USB-C Port Is a Huge Deal

Appleā€™s latest may have new cameras, action buttons and designs, but that new port will have a bigger impact on…

1 year ago