AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Grid Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy declared a heat-wave energy emergency affecting PJM, which supplies power to Michigan among other states, and ordered curtailments that could hit data centers to prevent blackouts. State Policy: Michigan lawmakers extended Gov. Whitmer’s executive order to keep lower-cost summer gasoline available through the rest of the season, aiming to cut pump prices by 10–20 cents per gallon. Manufacturing Expansion: Barron Industries is acquiring TriTech Titanium Parts’ investment-casting assets in Detroit to expand vacuum-melt titanium casting capacity, targeting aerospace, defense and industrial customers with operations expected in Q4 2026. Industrial Tech: Wiferion introduced a platform-based industrial robot charging lineup (CW1500/CW3300/CW6000) designed for consistent global deployments. Food Safety: MDARD issued Fourth of July food-safety reminders focused on handwashing, cleaning surfaces, avoiding cross-contamination, and cooking meats to safe temperatures. Local Business/Community: Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport plans to temporarily suspend service to Minneapolis-St. Paul after Labor Day, with a spring return.
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