PRODUCTION FOCUSED SOLELY ON ARGENTINIAN TRUCKS AND BUSES
Daimler Truck subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Camiones y Buses has launched operations of its new $110 million production complex in Argentina. Situated on a 49-acre site north of Buenos Aires, the Zárate Industrial Center will produce the company’s Atego and Accelo truck models, in addition to various bus chassis. “In Argentina, buses are much more than a means of transport — they are part of everyday life. With our new Zárate plant, we at Daimler Buses are strengthening our ability to serve millions of passengers with reliable, locally built buses, from city routes to long‑distance travel,” said Daimler Buses CEO Till Oberwörder. “At the same time, the site enables innovation — from efficient conventional chassis to electric mobility — supporting our customers in shaping sustainable mobility for the future.” Port and national road access made the site ideal for creating efficiency in terms of cost, time and logistics, according to the official press release. The complex also features a Spare Parts and Components Logistics Center and the country’s first remanufacturing facility dedicated to used truck and bus replacement parts.
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COLORADO QUALIFIES FOR MORE QUANTUM
A new $100 million laboratory set to host quantum computing R&D and semiconductor chip testing has been announced by IonQ in Boulder, Colorado. The company secured 22,000 sq. ft. of lab space at the city’s research and innovation campus Boulder 38, which is expected to have its first quantum computer fully installed by the end of 2026. IonQ will use the facilities to design, test and iterate on new generations of the company’s semiconductor ion trap chips. “Quantum is Now!” said IonQ Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. “IonQ is delivering, today, on the promise of using our advanced quantum technologies to solve the world’s most complex problems, aiding communities and businesses in everything from improving lives with faster pharmaceutical development, to enhancing reliability of infrastructure and optimizing manufacturing processes.” Earlier this year, IonQ was offered a $2.7 million tax incentive package from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade to bring the project to the city and create 150 new jobs.
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READY TO BUILD IN TEXAS
Leading construction materials manufacturer USG Corporation has $650 million plans to expand in East Texas. Governor Greg Abbott announced last week the company would be constructing a new drywall and building materials production facility in Orange, delivering 200 new jobs in the region at a repurposed International Paper mill whose closure meant the loss of 500 jobs in the region. “The USG family is excited to be a part of the Orange community, and we are committed to being a trusted neighbor and employer for decades to come,” said USG Corporation CEO Chris Macey. “This new plant builds upon our 100-year-old roots in Texas that include manufacturing operations in Sweetwater, Dallas, and Galena Park, and reflects our continued commitment to our customers’ success and the state’s prosperity.” The official press release noted that the new facility represents an estimated $1.17 billion in capital investment over the project’s lifespan. USG’s project is expected to benefit from qualifying for the state’s Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation (JETI) incentives program.
Reports compiled and written by Alexis Elmore
