New industrial power solutions arrangement focuses on grid interconnectivity Critical Loop , an industrial power solutions company, today announced $26 million in funding led by Conifer Infrastructure Partners and Hanover , with participation from Better Ventures , Climate Capital , Adapt Nation Capital , and Cyrus Ventures . The raise brings total committed equity and debt funding to date for the company to $49 million and will accelerate the company's work with partners, i

Toto Wolff, Auma Obama among those set for Hannover Messe's main attraction next week Hannover Messe, one of the largest trade fairs in the world, takes place next week in Hannover, Germany. Alongside the usual array of innovations, industrial technology, and international business, the expo has an eye-catching lineup of speakers set for 2026. The "Center Stage" area of Hannover Messe is described as an "international platform for inspiration and transformation in industrial

Big Joe Forklifts unveils new models at MODEX 2026 Big Joe Forklifts of Atlanta announced two major new product introductions at the MODEX 2026 trade show April 13, reinforcing the company’s goals in industrial electrification and its commitment to helping customers replace internal combustion equipment with purpose-built, integrated lithium solutions . Big Joe’s newest offerings are designed to boost productivity and efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, and improve bo

Warehouse installation company reaches milestone Wize Solutions, one of the fastest growing warehouse installation companies in the country, recently completed its 11,000th project. From "pallet rack to dock and door and beyond," Wize Solutions aims to leverage its expertise and unique business perspective to complete warehouse equipment installations of all sizes and types across all 50 states. While many installers utilize contingent labor to complete projects in other stat

Warehouse automation companies are developing non-manual, off-the-clock solutions Ever wondered what goes on at the plant when no one's around? Probably not, because most plants and industrial facilities tend to have at least a couple people present at all times. For 24-hour operations, shifts generally overlap and plant managers see to it that nothing is left unattended to. Warehouse automation companies are pushing to change that, for better or worse...and it really could b

Testing equipment distributor pounces on opportunity to expand into S.A. market Transcat, Inc., a Rochester, N.Y. provider and distributor of test measurement, control and calibration solutions, announced April 8 the acquisition of SCM Metrology and Laboratories S.A. (“SCM”), a privately-held calibration services provider based in Costa Rica. The transaction closed effective April 9, 2026. The acquisition price of approximately $13 million was paid in cash and is subject to c

Semiconductor specialists receive praise Lattice Semiconductor , the low power programmable semiconductor manufacturer based in Hillsboro, Oregon, announced it has been recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner. Lattice won the award based on direct employee survey feedback, including 15 culture drivers that are shown to predict high performance against industry benchmarks. Ford Tamer, Chief Executive Officer at Lattice, said, “Our people are the reason Latti

Reports of complications unconfirmed, Artemis II sends back stunning photos Despite reports of a broken heat shield and loss of communication, NASA published material on the Artemis II manned mission to the moon that appeared to report business as usual over the past week. A graphical representation of the Deep Space Network’s radio frequency antennas indicates signal acquisition from NASA’s Artemis II mission to the Moon on April 1, 2026, inside the Space Flight Operations F

Guidebook available for choosing best conveyor machinery for your operation A recently released guidebook from MK North America, Inc., comes packaged as a practical resource designed to help engineers, OEMs, and operations leaders make informed decisions with confidence about their company's conveyor systems. It walks through the key factors that impact performance — from product type and throughput requirements to layout constraints and long-term scalability. Rather than pro

Clearwater reduces Arkansas facility output The pulp & paper industry is experiencing headwinds, including decreased demand and job cutbacks. Its most recent casualties occurred Thursday. Clearwater Paper Corporation announced the restructuring of its Cypress Bend, Arkansas facility on April 9, resulting in the reduction of approximately 20% of salaried and hourly roles at the facility. The company plans to operate the facility at about half of its production capability. The

IMTS 2026 will include representatives for trillions of dollars in foreign investments The manufacturers at the center of the $2.95 trillion U.S. manufacturing economy will find the core technologies and machines they need to accelerate production at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show. IMTS 2026, the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere , runs Sept. 14-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago and will feature more than 1.2 million squar

WARN Act notice indicates multiple retailers will make job cuts soon Major retailers in Illinois are set to lay off hundreds of people in the coming months, according to the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act. The latest layoffs are part of the state law commonly known as the WARN Act , which requires employers with 75 employees or more to notify the state when they plan to layoff workers. Under the Act, employers must give workers at least 60 days notice for a plan

Tough opening quarter for EV sales The first quarter of 2026 saw a significant shift in the electric vehicle market, with new EV sales dropping 28% year-over-year to 212,600 units. However, used EV sales surged 12% to 93,500 units, indicating a rebound in the used EV market. The federal tax credit's expiration on September 30, 2025, has had a severe impact on new EV sales, with prices now within $1,300 of equivalent gas cars. Tesla, the largest US EV seller, moved an estimate

CMP Products releases new cable cleats for engineers and more Specifying cable cleats in today’s projects is becoming increasingly complex. Engineers and contractors must balance compliance, safety, short circuit withstand requirements and installation constraints - often while working to tight deadlines. Yet selection processes can be time‑consuming, overly manual and prone to error, particularly when short circuit calculations need to be verified separately. To help addre

Corvias provides $11 million in flooring for military veterans' homes Corvias, the Warwick, Rhode Island-based property management and infrastructure company, together with its Army partners, today announced it is investing over $11 million in a resilient flooring program, replacing existing carpet with durable, hard surface flooring in nearly 1,000 military family homes. The six-year modernization effort at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Rucker, Fort Sill, Fort Meade, Fort Ri

Oil & gas company based in Colorado plans for "transition" Vitesse Energy announced March 26 that its Board of Directors has appointed Jamie Benard as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Mr. Benard’s appointment represents the culmination of a thorough succession planning process that will position the Company for continued long-term strategic execution and success. “We are delighted to welcome Jamie Benard to the Vitesse team. Jamie brings proven le

New research is developing twistable rotor blades with integrated actuators Helicopters are indispensable in our society and save countless lives when deployed as rescue helicopters. At the same time, they are very loud, especially during the landing approach. In the STAR (Smart Twisting Active Rotor) project, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is working with other project partners from the U.S., France, the Netherlands, Japan, and South Korea to increase the performance of r

An ambitious project featuring fuel cell systems for UAVs and light aircraft The “hydrogen division” of German manufacturer Graebener Maschinentechnik, based in Netphen, has announced that it is participating as a subcontractor in the publicly funded BeHyPSy research project (air-cooled fuel cell system for the aviation sector with a particular focus on lightweight system design). Together with ZBT and other partners, the goal is to create a technological milestone for the av

And promotions from industry-adjacent businesses this week A quick update on two C-suite moves in industry businesses that EA was alerted to this week; one in the energy sector and another in the foodservice industry. GasEntec , the modular LNG technology and infrastructure platform, today announced the appointment of Manoj Narender Madnani as President. Madnani will oversee global strategy, sovereign partnerships, and capital formation. GasEntec delivers modular LNG regasif

Ludeca gains EASA Associate member status The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) welcomed a new Associate Member to its ranks recently. Ludeca, Inc., of Doral, Florida has become an associate member, EASA said in its latest edition of Currents . Ludeca is considered a leading provider of predictive and proactive maintenance solutions, including laser alignment, ultrasound testing, induction heating, vibration analysis and balancing equipment, as well as related s