Vidrala is trying to protect profits even as demand softens by investing in more efficient, more automated factories and using more recycled glass. If glass keeps winning against plastic for environmental reasons, these moves could help it grow across Europe and Brazil—but weak consumer demand, new rules, and big spending needs could still squeeze results.Read more

NBI Bearings Europe shows signs it is getting back on its feet, with stronger day-to-day performance and cash coming in while it works down debt. A fast-growing push in India and a new factory on the way could be the next big test of whether the turnaround can stick.Read more