Manufacturing

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Grasim Industries' Birla Lyocell plant with advanced machinery processing sustainable fibers, signifying a major expansion in textile manufacturing.

Birla Lyocell expansion aims for 210K TPA

Grasim Industries is pouring over $300 million into its Harihar plant, aiming to nearly double its Lyocell fiber production to 210,000 tons per year, a move that could fundamentally alter the global s

Beatriz Almeida·June 12, 2026

Christopher Bailey overseeing the production of fine china at the historic Burleigh Pottery factory in Stoke-on-Trent.

The Well-Lived Life

Christopher Bailey Buys Burleigh, Reviving England's Oldest Victorian Pottery

Sixty-two jobs at England's oldest Victorian pottery, Burleigh, were saved this week by an unexpected rescuer: Christopher Bailey, the former CEO of luxury fashion house Burberry.

Beatriz Almeida·June 9, 2026

Factory workers receiving financial assistance, symbolizing improved morale and retention in the manufacturing sector.

Runway Report

Manufacturers Invest in Worker Hardship Programs

In a sector grappling with over 400,000 unfilled positions, a median emergency grant of just $938 can prevent a $10,000 employee turnover cost for manufacturers, according to WWD .

Akio Mori·June 2, 2026

A sophisticated humanoid robot, adorned with a unique textile garment, poses elegantly on a fashion runway, representing the fusion of artificial intelligence and high fashion.

Runway Report

Humanoid Robots Are Now Making Clothes and Are Fashion Muses

At Figure AI, a humanoid robot named Figure 03 isn't just a piece of hardware; it's a canvas for designers like Janis Sne, who crafted its specialized textile outer layer.

Akio Mori·May 29, 2026