'Suicide Cords' Pulled; 12-Ton KitKat Heist; Makita Buys Panasonic Tools | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 263
From Today in Manufacturing by David Mantey, Jeff Reinke, Anna Wells
April 6, 2026 · 60 min · Season 1 · Episode 263
About this episode
This episode covers recent manufacturing news including the withdrawal of 'suicide cords', a significant heist involving KitKat, and Makita's acquisition of Panasonic tools.
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Hosts: David Mantey, Jeff Reinke, Anna Wells
Topics covered
- manufacturing news
- business updates
- technology trends
Keywords
- manufacturing
- power cords
- KitKat heist
- Makita
- Panasonic
- Interpower
- business news
Sponsors
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Makita, Panasonic
Products: power cords
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