Company Statements · Local Business
Caterpillar plans about $1 billion for Sanford manufacturing
Caterpillar intends to invest approximately $1 billion in a Sanford facility; opening and employment details remain undisclosed.
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Company Statements · Technology
Zoom Workplace Opens With Updated Meeting and Chat Tools
Zoom opens access to Workplace with updated meeting and chat tools. The April launch distinguishes available features from the next steps on its product roadmap.
Company Statements · Local Business
Ozon Adds a Storefront for Goods Made in Udmurtia
Ozon brings goods made in Udmurtia into a regional storefront. Local manufacturers can apply through the development corporation to present their products online.
Company Statements · Trade
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Agree on a Future Shipping Network
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd agree on Gemini Cooperation for February 2025. The January announcement sets out a planned network and a transition under existing agreements.
Company Statements · Infrastructure
Rusal Sets Out Plans to Expand the Boguchansky Smelter
Rusal outlines a proposed expansion of the Boguchansky smelter. The October announcement separates construction ambitions from investment calculations still to come.
Company Statements · Local Business
Target Keeps Free Circle Membership Alongside a Paid Subscription
Target brings loyalty, payment and delivery choices under the Circle name. The March announcement outlines distinct options for different shopping habits.
Company Statements · Technology
VK Opens Its Collaborative Whiteboard in Beta
VK introduces a beta workspace for visual collaboration. The August announcement distinguishes available shared boards from the data-transfer features still planned.
Company Statements · Local Business
Hilton Agrees to Buy the Graduate Hotels Brand
The agreement separates ownership of the hotel brand from its buildings, bringing a university-town hospitality concept into focus.
Company Statements · Workforce
Sibur Backs a New Training Centre in Nizhnekamsk
A university partnership advances the proposed training centre, linking classroom learning with industrial practice.
Company Statements · Technology
Sberbank Sets Targets for AI in Corporate Lending
The bank outlines a larger role for AI in lending decisions. The March announcement describes targets, not approval rates or completed year-end results.
Company Statements · Workforce
HBR Introduces a Subscription for Senior Leaders
HBR Executive combines newsletters, practical guides, videos and expert discussions. The subscription is developed with leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder.
Company Statements · Trade
Gotek Prepares Its Packaging Showcase for RosUpack
Gotek will bring corrugated packaging, flexible materials and its 4D Lab services to RosUpack in Moscow. Specialists will discuss customer requirements at the stand.
Company Statements · Infrastructure
Schneider Electric Plans a U.S. Manufacturing Expansion
Schneider Electric plans more than $700 million of U.S. investment through 2027. Factory expansions and research facilities form part of the multi-state programme.
Company Statements · Trade
Tochka Launches Wholesale Procurement from China and India
Tochka combines supplier orders, quality checks and delivery in a wholesale procurement service. The initial offer covers goods from China and India.
Company Statements · Infrastructure
DHL Plans a Healthcare Logistics Expansion
DHL plans EUR2 billion of healthcare logistics investment through 2030. The programme covers temperature-controlled capacity and a wider specialist network.
Company Statements · Technology
Yandex Offers Payment Modules for Online Stores
Yandex lists free modules for connecting Pay and Split to popular website platforms. Merchants can offer full payment or instalments and handle refunds.
Company Statements · Trade
LEGO Plans a Virginia Distribution Centre
LEGO plans a distribution centre in Prince George, Virginia. A logistics partner will operate the facility, which is expected to open in 2027.
Company Statements · Trade
5Post Buys TopDelivery to Expand Courier Services
5Post adds courier capabilities through its acquisition of TopDelivery. Home delivery will complement parcel collection.
Company Statements · Trade
RUSAL Agrees to Buy a Stake in an Indian Alumina Refinery
RUSAL agrees to acquire an initial 26% stake in Pioneer Aluminium Industries. The three-stage transaction could increase its interest in the Indian company to 50%.
Company Statements · Trade
UPEC Signs a Supply Agreement for SITRAK Servicing
UPEC will supply oils and technical fluids to the SITRAK service network under an agreement covering approximately 250 dealer centres across the Russian market.
Company Statements · Trade
Debrand Opens Up Its Textile Recovery Data
Debrand’s first transparency report follows collected materials into reuse, recycling and disposal, with results for its 2025 financial year.
Company Statements · Trade
EkoNiva Wins Approval for Cheese Exports to China
EkoNiva’s Voronezh cheese plant has gained export approval for China. The first shipment is planned for summer 2026.
Company Statements · Technology
FlightHub Adds Hotel Bookings to Its Travel Platform
FlightHub Hotels brings accommodation into the company’s travel-booking platform.
Company Statements · Workforce
Yandex Market Adds Staff Search for Pickup Points
Pickup-point owners can post vacancies and review responses in their management application.
Company Statements · Trade
Krude Moves Onto Waitrose Shelves
Two oils join the retailer’s UK assortment.
Company Statements · Trade
Sveza Forms a Digital Packaging Subsidiary
Digital printing is planned for the new business.
Company Statements · Technology
Interfax Introduces SMART X for Sales Teams
The service combines company search, a manager’s workspace and commercial analytics.
Company Statements · Infrastructure
GOL Opens Its Rio–New York Route
The airline began its first long-haul international service in July.
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