Copan Industries Inc. in Aguadilla has announced an $78 million expansion of its facilities, $9 million of which will be used primarily for construction, while the remainder will be used for machinery and equipment, officials said. “This expansion will help more professionals have job opportunities, stay here and contribute to the economic development of our […]
Manufacturing activity has advanced steadily over the past 10 months and, for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak, has exceeded the pre-pandemic level, according to the Manufacturing Coincident Indicators Index (IICM, in Spansih) for February 2021. Industrial activity in February increased 0.6% (seasonally adjusted) and registered a value of 104.1 points when compared to […]
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to include information about government assistance for laid-off employees.] Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing operation ABB will be shutting down its plant in the island municipality of Vieques — where it is one of the largest employers — next month, Mayor José Corcino told this media outlet. The closing […]
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