AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSemiconductor Workforce: Festo is unveiling a hands-on semiconductor training factory at SEMICON West, aiming to address a projected U.S. shortfall of skilled chip workers. Lee County Manufacturers: Twenty-one businesses are finalists for the 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards; nominees for manufacturer honors include NORTHSTAR Technologies Group, Wicked Dolphin Distillery, PRAVADA Private Label and VGM Holdings. Defense Production: Melbourne-based L3Harris won a $250 million follow-on contract for rocket motor components, with production planned at its Arkansas facility. Skills Pipeline: Polk State is offering tuition-free night classes for its CNC Production Specialist program, a local route into manufacturing work. Florida Industry Costs: Rising sulfur prices are squeezing fertilizer and industrial manufacturers, prompting calls for federal action to protect Florida fertilizer production. Advanced Manufacturing: Miami-based City Labs, which makes tritium-powered batteries for medical devices, sensors and satellites, is developing products for the growing space sector.
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