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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PACCAR Shares Edge Up 1.8% as Industrial Gains Drive Capital Spending and Electrification Momentum

PACCAR shares edge up 1.8% as industrial peers lift markets; the truck maker’s $1.2 bn capex on robotics, digital twins, and hybrid engines underpins long‑term growth and electrification gains.

Robert Hayes

06/12/2025, 04:41

4 minutes to read

AMETEK Sustains Growth: Innovation, Automation, and Strategic Capex Drive Strong Performance

AMETEK Inc. remains a resilient industrial equipment leader, boosting EBITDA via smart cap‑ex, automation, and green tech—fueling growth in aerospace, power and infrastructure markets.

Robert Hayes

06/12/2025, 04:31

4 minutes to read

Comfort Systems USA (CSTUS) Rides HVAC Innovation & $1T Infrastructure Boom

Comfort Systems USA (CSTUS) uses CNC‑machined modules, digital twins and IoT automation to cut HVAC installation time by 25% and boost energy savings, positioning it for growing green infrastructure demand.

Robert Hayes

06/12/2025, 01:42

5 minutes to read

How Daimler Truck’s Capital Expenditure Drives Level‑4 Autonomous Truck Innovation

Explore how Daimler Truck Holding’s €200‑€300m capex boost fuels Level‑4 autonomous truck production, sensor tech, and future market leadership.

Robert Hayes

06/12/2025, 00:23

4 minutes to read

GE Vernova Boosts Global Gas‑Turbine Reach With China Launch, Raising Share Prices

GE Vernova’s first locally‑manufactured gas turbine hits service in China, boosting global reach, 12% productivity, and positioning the company ahead of rising CapEx and stringent emissions mandates.

Robert Hayes

05/12/2025, 06:17

4 minutes to read

Trane Technologies Boosts Energy‑Efficiency with Stellar Acquisition and AWS Cloud Integration

Trane Technologies’ Stellar Energy acquisition and AWS partnership power a digital‑energy transformation, boosting predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and supply‑chain resilience for heavy‑industry equipment.

Robert Hayes

05/12/2025, 04:57

4 minutes to read

HEICO Corp Drives Growth with Advanced Defense Manufacturing & Robust CapEx Plans

HEICO Corp’s advanced manufacturing, CapEx strategy and global supply resilience drive growth in defense & aerospace, powering high‑precision components for NATO & commercial fleets.

Robert Hayes

05/12/2025, 03:38

4 minutes to read

Expand Manufacturing in Sarawak & Join FCAS: Mitsubishi Heavy Drives Southeast Asia Growth

Discover how Mitsubishi Heavy Industries expands its Southeast Asia manufacturing base and powers next‑gen fighter jets with cutting‑edge tech.

Robert Hayes

05/12/2025, 02:08

5 minutes to read

ST Engineering Launches Share Buy‑Back to Boost EPS and Fuel Heavy‑Industry Growth

ST Engineering’s share buy‑back boosts EPS and signals strong cash flow while backing heavy‑industry innovation and defense‑sector growth.

Robert Hayes

05/12/2025, 01:49

4 minutes to read

How Daimler Truck’s eCanter Vans and Innoviz LiDAR Partnership Power the Future of Autonomous Freight

Discover how Daimler Truck’s electric Fuso eCanter vans and Level 4 autonomous trucks with Innoviz’s LiDAR are reshaping logistics, boosting efficiency, and meeting EU‑US green mandates.

Robert Hayes

04/12/2025, 23:10

5 minutes to read

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