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Volkswagen and Ford to Announce Joint Venture

Volkswagen and Ford are expected to deepen their business partnership in unveiling two new autonomous electrified vehicle joint ventures as early as Friday, July 12.

Balfour Beatty, Schneider Electric and Others Collaborate on Expansion Project at the University of Pennsylvania

Balfour Beatty and Schneider Electric partner with the University of Pennsylvania to construct the $1.5 billion expansion, which will include highly innovative patient care.

Switzerland-Based ABB Inc. Set to Invest $40 Million at Mebane, NC Plant

ABB’s $40 million investment will expand operations, create 400 new jobs and generate $1 billion over the next 12 years.

Volvo Plans a $43 Million Expansion at Plant in Hagerstown, MD

Volvo announces a $43 million expansion to its powertrain manufacturing plant that will add more than 80 new jobs.

Fresenius Medical Care Announces Investment in Denver-Based BioIntelliSense

Fresenius Medical Care and BioIntelliSense agree to collaborate to develop medical wearables using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

Canada-Based McCain Foods Invests in a New York Protein Powder Start-Up Company

McCain Foods partners with plant-based protein provider, NUGGS, to provide its expertise in commercial branding and production.

Anheuser-Busch Announces a Supply Agreement with Chill Can

Chill Can will now produce Chill Cans for Anheuser-Busch at its Youngstown, Ohio production plants.

CSL Plasma, a CSL Behring Subsidiary, Will Open Plasma Donation Center

CSL Plasma prepares to open a new blood plasma donation center in Endwell, NY.

Volkswagen Expands Partnership with Ford

The collaboration between Volkswagen and Ford will lead to sharing of electric and autonomous car technologies.

France-Based Sodexo Awards a $5,000 to Ending Hunger in North Dakota

Sodexo awards Bismarck, ND native $5,000 in grant money to assist in her hunger-relief efforts across the state.

Siemens Collaborates with Des Moines-Based MidAmerican Energy Company

Siemens Gamesa finalizes a supply deal with MidAmerican Energy Corporation to replace wind energy equipment at an Iowa wind farm.

Canada-Based Brookfield Infrastructure Acquires Genesee & Wyoming

Brookfield Infrastructure finalizes its acquisition of the freight railway operator Genesee & Wyoming for $8.4 billion.

Boehringer Ingelheim Sponsors Summer Research for Veterinary Students

Boehringer Ingelheim partners with universities across the U.S. to fund research that will provide more than 200 veterinary students hands-on laboratory experience.

BMW North America Plans for $56 Million in New Investments

BMW’s investment will expand technical training facilities across South Carolina, Georgia, New Jersey and California.

Honda North America Subsidiary, Honda Aircraft Company Flies its First Light Jets

Honda Aircraft Company celebrates the flight and delivery of its two first HondaJet Elites in Hawaii.

Volvo Trucks Investing $400M In Virginia Manufacturing Plant

The manufacturing plant upgrades include expansion of industrial footprint and installation of new equipment. The plan will create 777 new jobs over six years.

Anheuser Busch Donates $100,000 to Support Sustainable Agriculture

Anheuser Busch’s donation supports further research on irrigation efficiency and sustainability at the University of Idaho and Montana State University.

Fujifilm Manufacturing USA, Tokyo-based Fujifilm Corp. Subsidiary, to Expand Greenwood Campus

Fujifilm plans to expand its manufacturing facilities in Greenwood, SC that will result in up to 20 new jobs.