Manufacturing
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Bangladesh garment factory closures hit 457 firms, impacting economy
At Unique Designers & Unique Washing Ltd in Gazipur, 2,200 employees suddenly found themselves out of a job.
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
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.
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 .
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.