Supply Chain

Slippery Rock, Pa. – October 08, 2026 -- Slippery Rock University (SRU) and the Eastern Atlantic States (EAS) Carpenters have jointly developed a Bachelor of Applied Science in construction management, with the first online classes starting December 2026.

Union and university build degree on apprenticeship foundations

The EAS Carpenters served as primary architects of the curriculum, designed to let apprentices, journey workers, community college students and career and technical education graduates convert trade experience into a four-year degree. The program includes three embedded certificates covering construction management, construction safety and construction technologies, each serving as a progression milestone toward the bachelor's degree.

Kuala Lumpur – October 08, 2026 -- Air Products has concluded a definitive agreement with PG Cold Energy 1 Sdn. Bhd. to build and operate an LNG-based Air Separation Unit at the Pengerang LNG regasification terminal in Johor, Malaysia, with the facility expected onstream by early 2027.

Plant will produce over 600 tonnes of industrial gases daily

The ASU will generate more than 600 tonnes of liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon per day, supplying the merchant market across Southern and Central Malaysia. The project marks Air Products' fifth LNG-based ASU in Asia and expands its production footprint beyond its existing Northern Region operations in Prai and Penang.

Delray Beach, Fla. – – October 08, 2026 -- The global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) market will grow from USD 149.02 billion in 2026 to USD 199.42 billion by 2031, a 6.0% compound annual growth rate, according to new data from MarketsandMarkets.

North America commands 43.1% of global API sales as domestic manufacturing investment accelerates

North America held the largest regional share of the API market in 2025 at 43.1%, driven by established pharmaceutical R&D infrastructure and rising investment in domestic production capacity. The US leads regional output in high-value and complex API development, supported by a dense base of pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturing organizations, and specialized API producers.

Los Angeles – – October 08, 2026 -- More than 500 US Foods drivers, warehouse workers, and mechanics have ratified a four-year labor contract delivering wage increases averaging between 66 and 70 percent over the life of the agreement. The deal, approved by members of Teamsters Locals 87, 542, 630, 848, and 986, also secures automation protections, increased pension contributions, and fully employer-paid health insurance.

Workers secure automation protections alongside wage gains

The ratified agreement includes language specifically designed to shield union jobs from displacement by automated systems, a growing concern across the logistics and food distribution sector. Pension contributions rise under the new terms, while health coverage remains fully funded by the employer with no cost shift to workers.

Pune, India – October 08, 2026 -- The global camping equipment market is set to nearly double from USD 19.68 billion in 2025 to USD 35.28 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% between 2026 and 2034, according to new analysis from Maximize Market Research.

Seoul – – October 08, 2026 -- LG Energy Solution has signed a binding multi-year offtake agreement with Elevra Lithium for 240,000 dry metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate over four years, sourced from an already operational Canadian mine.

Supply Begins This Year From Quebec's NAL Project

Shipments will start later in 2026 from Elevra's North American Lithium (NAL) facility in Quebec, Canada, a producing asset rather than a development-stage project. This gives LG Energy Solution immediate access to a feedstock source without exposure to construction or ramp-up delays common in new mining projects.

Mexico City – October 08, 2026 -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) reported total passenger traffic of 8.6 million for September 2026, unchanged from September 2025, as newly acquired airports in Brazil, Costa Rica, Curacao and Ecuador offset a 6.1% decline in Mexico.

New CPC Aeroportos assets contributed 3.9 million passengers in first full month

September marked the first complete month of operations following the closing of ASUR's acquisition of CPC Aeroportos, which added 17 airports in Brazil plus single airports in Costa Rica, Curacao and Ecuador. Combined, these facilities handled 3.9 million passengers during the month.

Plainsboro Township, N.J. – October 08, 2026 -- Veolia has completed a $58 million rebuild of its Princeton Meadows Wastewater Treatment Facility, replacing a 55-year-old plant with climate-resilient infrastructure serving roughly 11,000 residents and businesses in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

New plant moves critical infrastructure out of the 100-year floodplain

The facility was relocated to higher ground outside the original floodplain to protect operations from flooding, a risk that affected the aging site. The upgrade incorporates advanced ultraviolet disinfection technology, high-efficiency biological treatment and energy-efficient equipment designed to meet tightening environmental regulations.

Boston – October 08, 2026 -- Retail intelligence firm Survey unveiled its Retail Performance Suite at NACS SHOW Convenience Catalyst, merging store visibility, execution tracking, shelf performance, and demand activation into one platform for brands managing convenience retail networks.

Platform combines four retail functions into single system

The suite integrates Retail Visibility, Execution & Compliance, Shelf Performance, and Demand Activation capabilities, allowing brands to identify in-store issues, prioritize field actions, and track outcomes across store networks, retailers, and markets.

"Retail teams have access to a growing volume of data, but data alone does not address out-of-stocks, execution gaps, or compliance issues," said Thom Green Gennaro, General Manager and Co-Founder of Survey.

Houston – October 08, 2026 -- Buchanan Capital Partners (BCP) and Vault Partners have closed a joint venture to capitalize and develop Wildcat Distribution Center, a 321,120 square foot Class A cross-dock industrial project in Southwest Houston. The deal marks BCP's first joint venture with Vault and its second Houston industrial investment this year, following the 476,000 SF North Airport Logistics Center in North Houston.

Wildcat sits inside Beltway 8 in one of Houston's tightest industrial submarkets

Located at 222 Holmes Road, the site has access to US-90 and State Highway 288 and is roughly 15 minutes from Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center and Hobby Airport. The Southwest Houston / Inner Loop South submarket carries vacancy near 3.6%, well below the metro average of approximately 6.3%, with many comparably sized projects already leased or sold to users.