News
Global giant Tata Steel is using a heat battery to curb emissions
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (756+ words) One of the world's largest steelmakers has deployed a novel heat battery at its plant in India to curb emissions from its dirty, energy-intensive operations. Tata Steel is using the 20-megawatt-hour thermal-storage system, developed by the German startup Kraftblock, at…...
Smart steel repairs bridge cracks and boosts strength 2× when heated at 392°F
1+ week, 2+ day ago (590+ words) Swiss scientists have made significant progress in improving the lifespan of aging concrete bridges after developing a smart shape-memory steel that tightens itself when heated, closing cracks and doubling structural strength. The new strengthening system that pairs ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete…...
Trump plans to roll back tariffs on metal and aluminium goods, FT reports
2+ week, 2+ day ago (80+ words) President Donald Trump is planning "to scale back some tariffs on "steel and aluminium "goods, the "Financial "Times "reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. "could "not "imm... Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is planning "to scale back some…...
Japanese manufacturer's first US plant expected to boost San Antonio economy, create 1,500 jobs
2+ week, 3+ day ago (265+ words) A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the south side for a new manufacturing facility Wednesday. The Japanese-based company Sanko is building the facility just across from the Toyota plant off Watson Road and Lone Star Pass, and leaders expect it…...
Japanese manufacturer selects San Antonio for first U.S. facility, headquarters
2+ week, 4+ day ago (181+ words) Sanko Texas Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer, will break ground Wednesday on its first U.S. manufacturing facility, marking the company's initial expansion into the United States and the establishment of its U.S. headquarters in San Antonio. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Wednesday,…...
The EU is seeking new trade partnerships. Here's why
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (815+ words) The agreement announced Tuesday reflects a new priority for the 27-nation EU, the world's largest trading bloc, after President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs because of opposition to American control of Greenland, only to back off days later. It…...
India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals"
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (985+ words) The European Union and India have announced a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of on-off talks, as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US. "We did it, we delivered the mother of all deals,…...
EU and India seal 'mother of all trade deals' as leaders meet in New Delhi
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (419+ words) European Council president Antonio Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen arrived on Sunday to take part in'Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Monday. On Tuesday, the delegations put the finishing touches to the arrangement during an…...
India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (912+ words) The accord, which the head of the EU's executive branch described as the "mother of all deals," will see free trade on almost all goods between the EU's 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines, and bringing down…...
No plans for China free trade deal, Carney says as Trump fixates on Canada
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (926+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose crippling tariffs if Canada "makes a deal with China." "What we've done with China is to…...