Heavy industry

Heavy industry is industry that involves one or more characteristics such as large and heavy products; large and heavy equipment and facilities (such as heavy equipment, large machine tools, and huge buildings); or complex or numerous processes. Because of those factors, heavy industry often involves higher capital intensity than light industry does, and it is also often more heavily cyclical in investment and employment.

Traditional examples from the mid-19th century through the early 20th included steelmaking, artillery production, locomotive erection, machine tool building, and the heavier types of mining. From the late 19th century through the mid-20th, as the chemical industry and electrical industry developed, they involved components of both heavy industry and light industry, which was soon also true for the automotive industry and the aircraft industry. Modern shipbuilding (since steel replaced wood) is considered heavy industry. In the post–World War II era, construction of large systems, such as skyscrapers, large dams, and large rockets, is also often classed as heavy industry.

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MAN Calls for More Inclusive, Supportive Nigerian Automotive Policy

This Day 26 Apr 2025
The motorcycle and 3-wheeler industry, he said, occupies a unique and crucial position within Nigeria’s transportation ecosystem ... “However, the current structure of the industry, characterised by a heavy reliance on imported components, presents a significant challenge to its long-term sustainability and resilience.”....
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Steered India's space programme to new heights: PM Modi condoles demise of Kasturirangan

Suryaa 26 Apr 2025
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the demise of former ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan, saying his visionary leadership and selfless contribution to the nation will always be remembered ... Expressing condolence, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D ... "Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. K....
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Sumitomo Heavy Industries Himatex is the First Hot Rolling Mill Roll Manufacturer in Japan to Obtain SuMPO EPD Certification (Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd)

Public Technologies 25 Apr 2025
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Himatex Co., Ltd ... Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group is promoting sustainable operations from the standpoint of multiple stakeholders to deliver additional social and corporate value ... Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd....
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Phase III International Clinical Trial of 18F PSMA 1007 has been initiated in Japan (Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd)

Public Technologies 25 Apr 2025
). April 25, 2025. Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Head Office. Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO. Shinji Shimomura; hereinafter the "Company"), the National Research and Development Agency, the National Cancer Center Hospital, The University of Osaka Hospital (Head Office ... Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd ... Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd....
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Electric Ok Please: Centre eyes e-truck sops

The Times of India 25 Apr 2025
The ministry of heavy industries, which is piloting the Rs 500 crore scheme for etrucks, has held consultations with several ministries as well as the steel, cement, ports, and logistics sectors to seek their feedback before drafting the final plan ... The heavy industries ministry ......
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Concerns raised, project defended at 2nd SK Hynix community meeting

Journal & Courier 25 Apr 2025
It definitely will be ranked in the top three, at the least.”The vote concerns a rezoning request for the planned site of construction, which would alter 121 acres of single-family residential land north of Kalberer Road and enclosed by Salisbury Street and Yeager Road on the sides to a heavy industry plot....
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【Primetals Technologies, Ltd.】Hoa Phat Invests in High-Quality Long Casting and Rolling Line from Primetals Technologies (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd)

Public Technologies 25 Apr 2025
The casting area includes a standby solution for large-section-size casting, enabling the production of blooms and beam blanks for steel profiles up to 800 millimeters wide, ideal for the structural steel industry ... for the railway industry, i.e ... Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd....
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ArcelorMittal France to cut 600 jobs

SteelOrbis 25 Apr 2025
ArcelorMittal France's announcement has drawn heavy criticism from the industry, particularly from Stéphane Séjourné, vice president of the European Commission, who defined the announcement as \u201Cincomprehensible\u201D....
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Heavy equipment tumbles down at ReWorld's Falls site

Niagara Gazette 25 Apr 2025
A piece of heavy industrial equipment fell out of place on Thursday at the Reworld facility in Niagara Falls ... ....
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Why a major board shakeup is looming for Krispy Kreme

Business Journal 25 Apr 2025
The company is bringing in heavy hitters from the food and beverage industry to help right the ship as its stock price sinks ... ....
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Wan Hai ups 16,000 teu newbuild series in South Korea

Splash24/7 25 Apr 2025
Taiwanese containerline Wan Hai has returned to South Korean shipyards for a fresh series of methanol dual-fuel-ready 16,000 teu vessels. The Taipei-headquartered company has commissioned two newbuilds each at HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries in a deal worth up to $816m ... ....
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Mondi’s Containerboard Portfolio Ready to Meet the Rising Demand for Sustainable Packaging

Scrap Monster 25 Apr 2025
By combining sustainability, innovation, and expert support, Mondi is helping companies across various industries-such as eCommerce, fresh produce, and heavy-duty applications-optimise production, reduce environmental impact, and meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions....
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S&P Global to Acquire ORBCOMM's AIS Business to Strength Maritime Offerings

The Maritime Executive 25 Apr 2025
S&P Global agreed to acquire the Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services business of ORBCOMM in a move designed to strengthen its supply chain and maritime offerings ... In addition to the maritime applications, ORBCOMM offers services dedicated to the overland transport sector as well as heavy industry ... .......

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