L'Usine Nouvelle in the news

This article provides a recap of 12 significant industrial news events from July and August across various sectors like aerospace, automotive, and defense.

Fives Nordon is investing heavily and modernizing its operations to secure its position as a key supplier for France's new nuclear program, including EPR2 projects.

Five top articles discuss the revival of Techmeta, Heart Aerospace's first all-electric plane flight, insights into French industry wealth, global aviation engine shortages, and the Comac C919's international debut.

Gaggenau Industrie's French-made ovens are resisting Asian competition, while a tax credit for green industry is extended, a solar plant is built, foundries are saved, a new prime for electric cars is released, solar-powered flights are introduced, and a new training is available for sustainable aviation.

In the first half of 2026, France experienced a net loss of 17 factories, with 47 openings against 64 closures, as industrial investments for future projects exceeded 10 billion euros.

This document summarizes top industry news, including Satys' expansion, controversy over Elon Musk's Terafab factory, rare earth alternatives, Paprec's acquisition, and US missile production demands.

The chemical industry faces economic challenges due to water scarcity, driving initiatives and investments for consumption reduction and better resource management.

The U.S. is urgently pressuring defense manufacturers to accelerate missile production to address critically low stock levels amid the war with Iran and a stalled military budget.

Boccard, a French engineering firm specializing in nuclear technology, partnered with Thorizon to develop molten salt reactors and is involved in other advanced nuclear projects.

With factories moving closer to forests, industries need to enhance their fire protection against external risks, despite current regulations mostly focusing on internal fires, while new environmental standards encourage the use of fire-resistant bio-sourced materials.

Several French industrial companies are making significant investments in new factories, production lines, and technology upgrades across various sectors, including nuclear, rare earths, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

French industrial startups opened 20 sites and raised 1.94 billion euros in the first half of 2026, demonstrating resilience and increased investor confidence despite a challenging economic environment.

Multiple chemical companies are making moves in recycling, legal disputes, partnerships, and production expansion across various sectors.

Major companies like BMW, Apple, and Renault are increasingly adopting additive manufacturing for mass production of diverse components, moving beyond prototyping.

L'Usine Nouvelle has launched Usine+, an AI-powered industrial intelligence tool for subscribers, offering reliable and sourced answers based on its extensive content.

The European Commission proposes an ETS reform, extending free CO2 allowances for industries, pushing back allowance phase-out, and expanding the system to some non-EU flights, sparking debate among industry and environmental groups.

Le Slip Français went public, Scaleway partnered with Airbus, France secured funding for offshore wind, FN Browning Group will produce ammunition in France, Théradial is bringing back josamycin, and Vicat and Paprec opened a new SRF plant.

This document summarizes top industry news including a new drone for Rafale, a factory closure, a plant's carbon neutrality efforts, Stellantis's delivery increase, and China's entry into the electric bus market.

Industrial facilities face multiple challenges from heatwaves, including impacts on worker well-being, equipment, and operations, necessitating comprehensive adaptation strategies.

The document discusses advancements in circular economy and decarbonization across various industries, including textiles, automotive, and packaging, driven by new regulations and technological innovations.