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What’s happening this week

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Updated July 13, 2026 7:00 AM

This week’s coverage points to a familiar industry balancing act: growth, measurement, and culture all matter, but none works well in isolation. On the business side, major moves such as Solstice’s planned acquisition of Element Solutions and the All Flex–FIT partnership reflect continued realignment around capability and market reach, while Arlon’s hiring push underscores demand for technical leadership in high-reliability sectors. At the same time, several columns offered a useful counterweight, cautioning against overreliance on dashboards and reminding readers that joy, purpose, and human judgment remain essential to performance. Add in the call for a more coordinated policy voice, and the message is clear: resilience depends on both smart strategy and healthy perspective.

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