Industrial Manufacturing

Chase Corporation Commits $100,000 to STEM via SWE Partnership

Westwood, Mass. – September 11, 2026 -- Chase Corporation has committed $100,000 to a new partnership with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), funding scholarships, volunteerism, and STEM outreach programs across its global operations.

Chase directs $50,000 to SWE for scholarships and employee memberships

The engineered materials manufacturer's contribution to SWE includes funding for five $3,000 scholarships awarded in Chase Corporation's name to students pursuing engineering and technology fields. The agreement also grants Chase engineers access to SWE memberships, opening professional development, networking, mentorship, and workshop opportunities.

TOSOT Expands Light Commercial HVAC Line With Three New Configurations

Las Vegas – September 11, 2026 -- TOSOT has expanded its light commercial HVAC lineup with three new indoor unit configurations -- Floor/Ceiling, Concealed Ducted, and Ceiling Cassette -- under the Aoraki Light Commercial Series, giving contractors added installation flexibility across retail, restaurant, and office projects.

New systems target different installation constraints across commercial spaces

The Aoraki lineup is ENERGY STAR certified and rated for cooling up to 140°F and heating down to -40°F. All three configurations use R32 refrigerant and share low-voltage startup, anti-freeze protection, and intelligent defrost features. Select models reach efficiency ratings up to 24 SEER2.

Hindustan Zinc Marathon Draws Record 9,700 Runners in Udaipur

Udaipur – – September 11, 2026 -- Hindustan Zinc Limited hosted the third edition of the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon in Udaipur, drawing more than 9,700 runners across on-ground and virtual formats, a nearly 45% jump from the previous edition.

Participation nearly doubles international and domestic reach

Runners came from 27 Indian states and six countries, including the United States, Sweden, Italy, Japan, Indonesia and Kenya. Domestic running communities from Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram joined the event, which is branded as 'India's Most Beautiful Marathon.'

Apollo-Backed State Group Acquires Indiana MEP Contractor MelKay

Nashville – September 11, 2026 -- The State Group Industrial (USA) Limited, a portfolio company of funds managed by Apollo, has acquired Mel-Kay Electric Co. (MelKay), an Evansville, Indiana-based MEP contractor with over 400 union tradesmen.

Acquisition expands State Group's footprint across three states

MelKay operates across southern Indiana, western Kentucky and southern Illinois, providing electrical, mechanical and plumbing construction and maintenance, along with HVAC, fire, security, communication and safety systems. The company holds preferred vendor status with blue-chip clients including Berry Global, Deaconess Health, Sabic and Toyota.

Four-Slide Stamping Cuts Cycle Times for Complex Metal Parts

Rochester, N.Y. – September 11, 2026 -- Four-slide stamping is emerging as a preferred manufacturing method for producing intricate metal components in high volumes, according to insights from Precision Metal Stamping Expert Al Rogers of CAR Stamping & Machining, featured in a new HelloNation article.

Four independently moving slides shape metal in a single production cycle

Unlike traditional stamping methods that rely on multiple dies and additional finishing steps, four-slide stamping uses four independently moving slides to form metal from multiple directions simultaneously. This allows manufacturers to complete complex bends, forms, and features in one operation, reducing production time while improving repeatability across large runs.

Durable Surfaces Names Ex-Ghost Robotics Executive Matt Joyner as CEO

Philadelphia – September 11, 2026 -- Durable Surfaces has appointed Matt Joyner as Chief Executive Officer to steer the national industrial concrete repair and restoration firm through its next growth phase.

Joyner brings two decades of scaling experience from robotics and defense sectors

Joyner most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer at Ghost Robotics, where he supported the company's rapid growth and international market expansion. He has more than 20 years of executive leadership across technology, robotics, and aerospace and defense industries, and previously sat on the Board of Directors of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, also serving as Vice Chair of its Defense Advocacy Committee.

Appliance Powder Coatings Market to Hit $6.93B by 2031, 8.42% CAGR

Delray Beach – September 11, 2026 -- The global appliance powder coatings market is set to expand from $4.63 billion in 2026 to $6.93 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual rate of 8.42%, according to a new forecast from MarketsandMarkets.

Asia Pacific commands nearly two-thirds of global market value

Asia Pacific accounted for 63.9% of the appliance powder coatings market by value in 2025, the dominant regional force driven by rising output of refrigerators, washing machines, ovens and air conditioners in emerging economies. Europe held the second-largest share, underpinned by an established appliance manufacturing base, stringent VOC emission regulations, and investment in automated coating processes.

Alaska Governor: Graphite Creek Could Supply US Graphite for a Century

Vancouver – September 11, 2026 -- Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy says Graphite One Inc.'s Graphite Creek Project could supply enough graphite to meet all of America's needs for 100 years, as the U.S. remains 100% net import reliant for natural graphite, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's 2026 Mineral Commodity Summaries.

Governor Dunleavy calls Graphite Creek a century-long domestic graphite solution

In an August 31, 2026 Fox News op-ed titled "China is holding critical minerals hostage. Alaska can help end the threat," Dunleavy said new estimates suggest the single reserve north of Nome, Alaska could meet the entire nation's graphite needs for a century. He noted Alaska hosts known resources of 57 of the 60 U.S. government-designated critical minerals.

Cyngn Flattens Management, Sharpens AI Focus on Enterprise Sales

Mountain View, Calif. – September 11, 2026 -- Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) has flattened a layer of management and consolidated its product and engineering teams as part of a broader restructuring aimed at accelerating enterprise sales of its DriveMod autonomous vehicle technology.

Cyngn cuts management layers to speed product decisions

CEO Lior Tal said the company streamlined its organizational structure, consolidating responsibilities around its highest-priority product, customer and commercial initiatives. Cyngn is expanding AI-assisted tools across engineering and business operations, from software development and simulation to sales operations and customer support, a move it says will improve its cost structure and extend its cash runway.

Greenland's HEVI Corp Wins New York Approval for Electric Loaders

Hangzhou – September 11, 2026 -- HEVI Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC), has secured approval from the New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP) for two of its heavy electric industrial vehicles, opening access to state purchase incentives.

New York adds two HEVI loaders to its eligible equipment list

The H55L, a 5-ton electric loader, and the H65L, a 6.5-ton electric loader, are now listed under NYVIP's incentive-eligible equipment. Buyers who replace old equipment with these units can claim 35% of the base equipment cost, plus up to a $100,000 Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) bonus per unit.