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.

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Spirax‑Sarco Appoints Nick Anderson as Chair to Drive Capital‑Intensive Innovation in Industrial Machinery

Spirax‑Sarco’s new chair Nick Anderson signals a bold capital‑investment push in steam‑tube cleaning, valves, and digital process controls to boost OEE, cut energy use, and meet tightening industrial emissions regulations.

Robert Hayes

21/11/2025, 09:10

4 minutes to read

Siemens Energy’s Billion‑Euro Buyback Boosts Shareholder Value and Drives Renewable Growth

Siemens Energy AG’s multi‑billion‑euro share‑buyback boosts EPS, fuels CapEx for wind‑turbine tech and positions the firm to capture rising EU renewable demand.

Robert Hayes

21/11/2025, 07:40

5 minutes to read

How Mitsubishi Heavy’s KEYAKI Ferry Delivery Boosts Japan’s Maritime Productivity & Innovation

Explore how Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ delivery of the KEYAKI car ferry showcases modular shipbuilding, green propulsion, and supply‑chain resilience, driving Japan’s heavy‑industry innovation and capital‑expenditure trends.

Robert Hayes

20/11/2025, 08:02

3 minutes to read

Rational AG’s Share Price Tumbles After Berenberg “Hold” Rating Amid German Market‑Wider Weakness

Rational AG’s share slipped after Berenberg’s “Hold” rating, yet its digital‑twins, energy‑efficient upgrades and lean automation promise long‑term gains in a cautious German market.

Robert Hayes

19/11/2025, 11:11

3 minutes to read

Trane Technologies Appoints New Supply‑Chain Chief to Drive Sustainable HVAC Growth

Trane Technologies appoints Gary Guo as Chief Integrated Supply‑Chain Officer, boosting efficiency and ESG goals while powering high‑tech HVAC solutions in New York’s 55 Water Street decarbonisation project.

Robert Hayes

19/11/2025, 08:21

3 minutes to read

RTX Secures Qatar Airways Deal, Boosting Commercial Backlog and Aviation Tech Growth

RTX Corp lands Qatar Airways deal to upgrade 787 fleet with avionics, ECS and predictive maintenance, boosting commercial backlog and investor confidence.

Robert Hayes

17/11/2025, 08:51

3 minutes to read

How Nibe Industrier’s Q3 2025 Results Reinforce Its Heat‑Pump Growth & Capital‑Expenditure Edge

Discover how Nibe Industrier AB’s Q3 2025 earnings, smart‑grid‑ready heat‑pump strategy, and AI‑driven automation are poised to sustain growth amid EU energy shifts and supply‑chain challenges.

Robert Hayes

16/11/2025, 11:19

4 minutes to read

3M’s Capital Spend Drives Productivity Gains Amid Global Supply Challenges

3M’s 2025 capital spend and productivity gains show how automation, digital twins and supply‑chain resilience keep the industrial giant ahead of inflation, regulation and market shifts.

Robert Hayes

15/11/2025, 11:58

4 minutes to read

Northrop Grumman Drives Growth with CapEx, Tech Innovation & Robust Supply‑Chain Strategy

Northrop Grumman’s capital‑expenditure strategy fuels aerospace innovation—boosting productivity, meeting defense demand, and navigating supply‑chain & regulatory shifts for long‑term growth.

Robert Hayes

13/11/2025, 08:12

4 minutes to read

Prosus Stock Rise Signals Boost in Industrial Capital Investment Outlook

Prosus’s modest stock rise signals confidence in industrial capex: explore how tech gains drive heavy‑industry investment, AI, robotics, and green‑deal impacts.

Robert Hayes

11/11/2025, 10:27

5 minutes to read

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