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10 startups selected for MassRobotics Accelerator

Robotics Business Review

Each of them gave brief pitches Meet the 10 startups in the MassRobotics Accelerator Apparel Robotics Conventional assembly of clothing is repetitive and labor-intensive. Founded in 2022, Apparel Robotics is working to change how clothing is manufactured. “Right now, we’re targeting on-demand custom apparel.

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Canada Goose laying off 17% of its staff

Canadian Manufacturing

The layoff comes months after executives said they were open to hiking prices as buyers rethink purchasing expensive apparel while interest rates and inflation remain high and temperatures are unseasonably warm.

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Bodd closes $5 million funding round

AU Manufacturing

Bodd has already secured uniform, military and retail customers in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia and is currently trialling with health and pharmacy chains in Australia, as well as major apparel retailers and pharmacy wellness brands in North America. Bodd’s hardware is built in Melbourne by Bosch and exported globally.

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Gildan Activewear shareholders to vote on board put forward by alternative investors

Canadian Manufacturing

Shareholders of the Montreal-based apparel manufacturing company will be able to vote on whether the eight nominees should be elected to the board. Gildan Activewear Inc. shareholders will have a chance on May 28, to weigh in on a slate of directors put forward by alternative investors.

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BRP Inc. launches process to sell its marine businesses

Canadian Manufacturing

announced that it is initiating a process for the sale of its Marine businesses namely Alumacraft, Manitou, Telwater (Quintrex, Stacer, Savage and Yellowfin), and Marine parts, accessories and apparel. VALCOURT — BRP Inc.

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CPSC Signals its Regulatory Interest in PFAS

Foley

As it stands, the lack of uniformity among the various jurisdictions makes compliance challenging. 5 The report further identifies 863 different types of PFAS used or detected in these categories of consumer products, including PFAS that may unintentionally be introduced into the products during the manufacturing process.

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Grocery CEOs deny all accusations, say profit mongering is not an issue

Canadian Manufacturing

Galen Weston, the billionaire chairman and president of Loblaw, said the company has made bigger profits off financial services and apparel and pharmacy sales, which he said represents more than half of its business. “The idea that grocers are causing food inflation is not only false, it’s impossible,” he said.

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