Supply Chain

Hopewell, N.J. – September 19, 2026 -- ProBio, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has struck a strategic collaboration with Kun Tuo, an IQVIA-owned clinical research organization (CRO) in China, to integrate manufacturing and clinical trial execution for advanced therapies.

Partnership links CDMO manufacturing with CRO trial operations in China

The alliance combines ProBio's biologics and cell and gene therapy (CGT) development and manufacturing platform with Kun Tuo's clinical trial management network, targeting faster Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) for global biopharma sponsors entering the Chinese market. The integrated offering spans Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), non-clinical studies, and clinical operations under a single coordinated pathway.

Austin, Texas – September 19, 2026 -- BuildersUpdate.com has introduced a "Pay Upon Performance" marketing model that eliminates upfront fees for homebuilders, charging a flat fee starting at $1,000 per property only when a sale closes.

Homebuilders shift away from upfront marketing spend amid rate uncertainty

Rising costs, fluctuating mortgage rates and cautious buyers have made it harder for builders to convert leads into closed sales, prompting scrutiny of traditional lead-generation models that require payment regardless of outcome. BuildersUpdate.com's new structure ties marketing costs directly to closed transactions rather than lead volume.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 19, 2026 -- The global more electric aircraft market is set to grow from USD 5.95 billion in 2026 to USD 8.66 billion by 2031, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Rotary-wing platforms outpace fixed-wing growth despite smaller base

Rotary-wing aircraft are projected to post the highest CAGR of 13.3% through 2031, even as fixed-wing aircraft retain the largest overall market share on the back of strong order backlogs and production activity for narrow-body and wide-body programs. Aircraft systems will account for 70.1% of the market by system in 2026, while engines are expected to grow fastest among components at a 10.4% CAGR.

Franklin, Tenn. – September 19, 2026 -- Copper prices have surged past $6 per pound just months after crossing the once-unprecedented $5 threshold, forcing commercial construction teams to rebuild how they price and manage electrical scope, according to new analysis from Josh Vogel, CFO at bimetallic wire and cable manufacturer Copperweld.

Copper's climb past $6 per pound redefines commercial bidding risk

Vogel notes that commercial projects carry outsized exposure to copper volatility because design, permitting, bidding and mobilization can stretch beyond a year — a window during which copper prices can move multiple times before wire ever reaches a jobsite. Unlike residential construction, where material pricing typically adjusts closer to installation, commercial pricing assumptions are locked early in the contract cycle and tested later, leaving general contractors and owners exposed to cost swings they cannot easily absorb.

Irving, Texas – September 19, 2026 -- Silver Creek Midstream Holdings, LLC will sell its Powder River Basin crude oil midstream assets to a subsidiary of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. and Plains GP Holdings in a deal valued at approximately $585 million in cash.

Deal structure routes through SCM PR II, LLC parent entity

The transaction will be executed through the sale of SCM PR II, LLC, the parent company of Silver Creek's Powder River Basin operations, currently owned by subsidiaries of Tailwater Capital LLC, The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG), and Silver Creek management.

Greene, N.Y. – September 19, 2026 -- The Raymond Corporation is marking the 75th anniversary of the patent behind its Reach-Fork® Truck, the invention credited with establishing the narrow-aisle warehousing concept as an industry standard.

Patent granted in 1951 created narrow-aisle material handling category

On Aug. 14, 1951, Raymond founder George Raymond Sr. and engineer Christian D. Gibson were granted a U.S. patent for a power-driven narrow-aisle material handling truck. The design allowed operators to maneuver in aisles less than 7 feet wide and stack pallets multiple tiers high, letting warehouses increase storage density without expanding their physical footprint.

Walnut, Calif. – September 19, 2026 -- ERAYAK Power Solution Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RAYA) is broadening its branded U.S. distribution across Amazon, Walmart Marketplace and direct-to-consumer channels while mapping a product roadmap that scales from portable power stations to 30 kW-class hybrid home energy systems.

ERAYAK deploys a three-channel U.S. retail structure to grow consumer reach

The company sells ERAYAK-branded power products through Amazon, maintains live listings on Walmart's U.S. Marketplace using both Walmart Fulfillment Services and seller-fulfilled capabilities, and operates its own direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel. ERAYAK says this multi-channel approach is intended to diversify customer acquisition and build a stronger North American consumer brand foundation.

Richmond – September 19, 2026 -- Alps Dx has named 26-year diagnostics industry veteran Pam Lacock as vice president of sales and opened a new 2,030-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing hub in Richmond, Virginia, as the company shifts from product development toward broader commercialization of its oral fluid testing platform.

Vancouver, BC – September 19, 2026 -- Reach Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of NameSilo Technologies Corp. (CSE: URL) (OTCQB: URLOF), has posted year-to-date bookings of approximately $2.2 million, up 108% from roughly $1.06 million in the same period last year.

Reach expands manufacturing footprint by 126% to meet demand

The Nanaimo, British Columbia-based marine technology and subsea equipment manufacturer is increasing its operating space from 3,559 square feet to 8,031 square feet, effective October 1. The expansion adds manufacturing, assembly and testing capacity to support the growing order book.

Workforce grows 41% since acquisition

Reach employed 17 people at the September 19, 2026 closing of its acquisition by NameSilo. The team has since grown to 24 employees.

Manitoba – September 19, 2026 -- 1911 Gold Corporation has cleared the path for test mining this fall at its True North Gold Project after completing dewatering of A-Shaft and Level 26, positioning the company for a planned 2027 production decision.

SCR Mining & Tunnelling Mobilizes Crews to Accelerate Underground Development

1911 Gold awarded an underground development contract to SCR Mining & Tunnelling, which has mobilized crews and specialized mobile equipment to lead mining, mechanical and electrical activities at the site. Additional haulage trucks and utility vehicles are scheduled to arrive through September and October to support the ramp-up.