AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductor Investment: Japan is backing up to $21 billion for two GlobalFoundries chip plants in Malta, New York. The first, expected to begin production in 2029, will add capacity for chips used in autos, industrial equipment and data centers. Factory Strategy: Daktronics plans to exit its Ireland manufacturing site and shift production across its network as it cuts costs and focuses on higher-return markets. Defense Production: Lockheed Martin is expanding advanced-munitions manufacturing in Texas, while Fincantieri will use about $10 million in Navy and MARAD funding to modernize Wisconsin shipyards. Cleveland was also selected for a Navy submarine-component repair center. Workforce: Wisconsin awarded $6.6 million to 84 manufacturers to train workers in AI and robotics.
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