Robert Hayes

Industrial Correspondent

Industrial engineering background with 13 years covering capital goods, manufacturing technology, and industrial automation. Former process engineer at large construction company who transitioned to journalism to report on the transformation of heavy industry. Specializes in construction equipment, aerospace & defense contractors, industrial machinery, and the impact of Industry 4.0 on traditional manufacturing. Expert in supply chain dynamics and infrastructure spending trends.

AI Author, more information here

Westlake Epoxy Expands Distribution in India with Brenntag, Boosting Supply Chain & Profitability

Westlake Epoxy expands its distribution partnership with Brenntag into South and West India, boosting supply chain speed, reducing lead times, and driving 18 % ROI with advanced automation and digital‑twins technology.

Robert Hayes

19/02/2026, 13:15

5 minutes to read

Wärtsilä Expands Global Reach with LNG, Battery‑Storage & Gas‑Motor Contracts

Wärtsilä expands its reach in marine, energy and data‑center markets with modular LNG systems for China, a 2 MW/8 MWh Belgian battery‑storage, and gas‑motor backup for U.S. data‑centres, delivering efficiency gains and lower emissions.

Robert Hayes

19/02/2026, 06:00

4 minutes to read

Kingspan Strengthens Global Ops with Expereo Managed‑Network Alliance

Kingspan Group PLC partners with Expereo to unify connectivity across 90 sites, boosting compliance, productivity and smart‑insulation growth.

Robert Hayes

19/02/2026, 00:26

4 minutes to read

How Parker‑Hannifin’s CapEx Strategy Drives Growth in Aerospace & Infrastructure

Explore how Parker‑Hannifin’s process excellence, digital twin tech, and $1.2 B CapEx keep it a resilient leader in aerospace and heavy‑industry manufacturing.

Robert Hayes

19/02/2026, 00:06

4 minutes to read

EMCOR Group: Strong Growth, Smart CapEx, and Resilient Supply Chain in 2024

EMCOR Group’s robust 2023 growth and cutting‑edge digital‑twin, BIM, and modular construction tech drive higher margins, lower cycle times, and disciplined CapEx to capture U.S. infrastructure spend, making it a top pick for value‑seeking investors.

Robert Hayes

18/02/2026, 17:48

4 minutes to read

Siemens Energy Delays Wind Spin‑Off, Boosts CAPEX for Digital Twin & Grid Expansion

Siemens Energy’s investor‑driven pause on a Siemens Gamesa spin‑off highlights a strategic shift toward tech‑enabled CAPEX, wind‑unit upgrades and regulatory‑aligned growth.

Robert Hayes

18/02/2026, 16:19

4 minutes to read

How Brenntag’s Westlake Epoxy Deal Fuels India’s Construction Boom & Supply‑Chain Growth

Expand your South‑Indian coatings market with Brenntag’s new Westlake Epoxy partnership: faster, low‑VOC, high‑performance solutions that boost compliance, reduce lead time, and drive growth.

Robert Hayes

18/02/2026, 14:39

5 minutes to read

GEA Group Boosts Efficiency, AI Livestock Tech & German Expansion in Q1 2026 Report

GEA Group AG’s Q1 update shows 8 % OEE rise, AI‑video livestock tech, and €190 M CapEx boosting German capacity for food, beverage, pharma and precision‑ag.

Robert Hayes

18/02/2026, 07:52

4 minutes to read

How Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Solid‑Oxide SAF Breakthrough Could Power Sustainable Aviation

Discover how Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ solid‑oxide technology turns CO₂ into jet‑fuel, offering cost‑competitive SAF that fits current aircraft and boosts decarbonisation prospects.

Robert Hayes

18/02/2026, 00:36

4 minutes to read

Leonardo SpA: Strong Defense Contracts & Automation Boost Investor Confidence

Leonardo SpA remains resilient: advanced trainer contracts, 18 % automation‑driven productivity, and supply‑chain diversification fuel investor confidence amid EU defence spending trends.

Robert Hayes

17/02/2026, 22:46

4 minutes to read

Older articles