ABB has opened its refitted US robotics facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the US market, which is predicted to follow global growth rates for robotics of 8% CAGR*, as well as the company’s global investment to build Robotics and Automation capacity and create new, highly skilled jobs. This is ABB’s third global robotics factory expansion in three years across China, Europe and the Americas and is part…
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Nordic design and lifestyle brand ARKET is teaming up with friends at the Barcelona-based publishing house Apartamento to present the next iteration of its pop-up bookshop. Premiering in Berlin at the opening of the new ARKET store in Mitte on 15 March, the bookshop features a selection of literature on food, art, and everyday aesthetics curated by the Apartamento team. The pop-up shop will be available in the ARKET Mitte Berlin store until mid-April, followed by a second stop in Stockholm later this spring, and in Paris and Barcelona during autumn 2024. After launching in April 2023 with a takeover…
Cargill unveils NatureFresh Professional block chocolates, chocolate chips & cocoa powder, showcases innovative food solutions at AAHAR 2024 Further to its commitment of becoming a go-to-partner for innovative and complete food solutions, Cargill unveiled a range of block chocolate(s), chocolate chips and cocoa powder products under its NatureFresh Professional brand, and showcased innovative products and solutions curated for the Indian Food and Bakery industry, at AAHAR 2024. The 38th edition of AAHAR, India’s largest fair for international food & hospitality, commenced on March 7, 2024, in New Delhi. Cargill is bringing its innovative applications and products across key categories: Bakery,…
IKEA continues to bring back the beloved designs from its archive, reimagining and improving them for the needs of today and tomorrow. The fourth edition of the Nytillverkad collection is yet another nod to the past, celebrating the spirit of flower power, boldness, and creativity of the ’60s and ’70s. This launch of the Nytillverkad collection will be available globally in IKEA stores starting April 2024. Inspired by the timeless beauty of floral motifs and the spirit of optimism, IKEA announces the fourth launch of Nytillverkad, the collection which brings back a selection of design icons. This new edition will…
Volkswagen is driving forward its major product offensive in the mid-sized class with pre-sales of the new ID.7 Tourer. Following the new ID.7 fastback saloon, new Passat and new Tiguan, the first all-electric Volkswagen estate-car is already the fourth new mid-sized model in just a few months. The business and leisure all-rounder can now be configured and ordered at prices starting at 54,795 euros. As one of just a few manufacturers, Volkswagen is present on the European market with three estate models in the important upper mid-sized class: the sporty Arteon Shooting Brake, the completely newly developed Passat Variant and…
New York City FC’s quest to build a permanent home in Queens took a significant step forward this week, with the ambitious stadium project passing a key city commission. The club also unveiled renderings showcasing one of the venue’s most striking features: “The Cube.” On March 6, the New York City Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed Willets Point redevelopment, which includes the soccer-specific stadium. The plan will now go to the City Council for a public hearing and vote. NYCFC also unveiled updated renderings of the proposed stadium project, including a fly-through video highlighting The Cube, a fully LED-lined…
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has announced the launch of its Private Markets Transaction Desk, a concierge service that empowers eligible shareholders and investors to buy and sell eligible private company shares in the secondary market. The offering is part of Morgan Stanley’s broader Private Markets ecosystem that provides a unique suite of solutions for companies, employees and investors to serve a diversity of client needs. Growth-stage venture-backed global companies worth over $1 billion in value have grown from 150 in 2015 to 1,000+ today, with a current cumulative valuation of $4.3 trillion.1 The Private Markets Transaction Desk has been launched…
Nissan has launched the Ariya NISMO — unveiled in January at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 — with initial sales planned to start in Japan in June. NISMO’s flagship EV model further enhances the speed, comfort and handling of the already superb standard Ariya e-4ORCE. Customers can choose between two Ariya NISMO models, the B6 e-4ORCE and the B9 e-4ORCE. The former features a 66 kWh battery and produces a maximum 270 kW and 560 Nm of torque. The latter, outfitted with a 91 kWh battery, generates a peak output of 320 kW and 600 Nm of torque. NISMO tuning produces…
Walmart announced the planned opening of its third owned and operated milk processing facility in Robinson, Texas. The new facility is slated to open in 2026 and will create nearly 400 new jobs in the Robinson community. “We’re excited to be able to provide Texas and its surrounding states with high-quality milk sourced primarily from Texas dairy farmers,” said Bruce Heckman, vice president of Manufacturing at Walmart. “This new facility continues our commitment to building a more resilient and transparent supply chain and ensuring our customers’ needs are met for this everyday staple.” Leaders across the state praised the retailer…
Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Ramadan refreshments in the lounges At the Emirates lounges in Dubai International Airport (DXB), traditional Arabic sweets, dates and coffee will be offered during Ramadan. Meals available in First and Business Class lounges will include a selection of hot and cold Arabic mezze, lentil soup, main courses of Arabic mixed…