Meet Sumit Dhar, the visionary Managing Director of SPARTAN Safety India — a company that embodies resilience and dedication in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) industry. With a rich and diverse career spanning multiple sectors, Sumit’s entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to manufacturing excellence have propelled SPARTAN® to emerge as a leader in workplace safety
In an era where consumer habits and technological advancements are rapidly evolving, Ranjan Munshi stands out as a visionary leaderin the packaging industry. As the Founder and Managing Director of Pioneer Enterprises, he has dedicated his career to transforming packaging from a simple necessity into an integral part of the product experience. With an engineering
Multiple Chinese manufacturing hubs have released their GDP growth figures for the first three quarters, with some showing gains of more than 5%. Analysts attributed the positive readings to the localities’ impressive performance in manufacturing, in particular in high-tech, which they said mirrored China’s ongoing industrial upgrading as well as the country’s overwhelming edge in
Japan’s manufacturing sector witnessed a marginal deterioration in business conditions for the third consecutive month in September, reflecting a decline in production levels and new orders. Employment levels rose at the softest rate in seven months while average operating expenses remained historically high, yet firms only partially passed these higher costs on to clients. Notably,
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) paper and pulp industry is on a growth surge, poised to cross over $20 billion in the next six to seven years, with GCC countries led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the forefront of a demand upswing. The demand is for paper packaging products, industry experts have
Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and a towering figure in Indian industry, has passed away at the age of 86. Just days before his death, he addressed speculation about his health, clarifying that he was undergoing routine medical check-ups due to his age. N Chandrasekaran, current chairman of Tata Sons, confirmed the
Phantasma Labs, a startup on a mission to disrupt manufacturing efficiency, has received a fresh seven-figure investment from international funds RunwayFBU and Momenta. Factories across the globe are losing between 3-20% of their revenues due to inefficient planning of their production processes. As manufacturing companies focus on becoming more efficient and competitive, the demand for
In a significant shift, multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly looking to China as a primary engine for growth, driven by the nation’s commitment to green transformation and advancements in high-end manufacturing. Recent announcements from significant companies highlight this trend: Covestro AG, a German chemicals manufacturer, is establishing a new plant in Zhuhai, Guangdong province; Schneider
Calyxia, an industrial B2B Cleantech innovator, certified B Corp, specialising in advanced and biodegradable microcapsules and microparticles for use in Consumer Goods, Crop Protection and Advanced Materials, announced that it has raised €31.5 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Lombard Odier Investment Managers, through its Plastic Circularity Fund and
New Relic, a leading intelligent observability platform, has released its ‘State of Observability for Industrials, Materials, and Manufacturing’ report, shedding light on the growing influence of AI and IoT in the manufacturing sector. The report, based on insights from 285 technology professionals and aligned with the ‘2023 Observability Forecast’, illustrates how observability is becoming a
