CLEVELAND, NC-The Daimler Trucks North America assembly plant here will now get a significant amount of its electricity from 1,560 solar panels. The panels are expected to generate 359 kilowatts of electricity, enough to power about 38 average-sized homes. MORE

WASHINGTON-New orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods rose solidly in March, pointing to strength in the manufacturing sector. MORE

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI-The Case-New Holland tractor plant here plans to add a second shift next month to meet increasing demand. MORE

NAGOYA, Japan-Small parts made by Tier 3 and Tier 4 suppliers are causing big disruptions in Toyota’s supply chain. MORE

SHEYBOYGAN, WI-Small U.S. manufacturers are pointing a finger at large American corporations for not stepping up to the plate in the China debate. MORE

SEATTLE-Numerous production problems continue to plague Boeing’s much-anticipated 787 Dreamliner. MORE

COLOGNE, Germany-A ‘Happy Seat’ helps operators install components without unnecessary bending and kneeling, reducing the risk of injury. MORE

SEATTLE-Misaligned rivet holes and loose bolts are the subject of a federal investigation. MORE

MUMBAI, India-Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. has closed its typewriter plant here, due to declining orders. MORE

SEATTLE-Riveting, sealing and fixturing lapses that occurred on a Boeing assembly line 15 years ago could have caused a 737 to break apart earlier this month. MORE