WASHINGTON-The latest report from the Institute for Supply Management claims that recent strength in the manufacturing sector has helped bolster the U.S. economy. MORE
Claycomo, MO-Ford Motor Co.’s assembly
plant here has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for
its energy-efficiency efforts. The plant received the 2009 Energy Star Award
from the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy It was one of four automobile
manufacturing facilities to receive the award for the 2009 calendar year. MORE
KNOXVILLE, TN-Bailey Hydropower, a manufacturer of cylinders and cylinder components, recently joined a growing list of companies that are reshoring production. MORE
PALMDALE, CA-Northrop Grumman is ramping up production of center fuselages the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which are shipped to Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth, TX, plant for final assembly. MORE
SALT LAKE CITY-Despite the poor economy, sales have doubled every year for a small Nashua, NH, company that makes innovative tents and outdoor equipment. MORE
KENOSHA,
WI-Chrysler Group, LLC has announced it will
close its engine plant here sometime in October. The plant presently
produces the 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter V-6 engines for use with several car
models. Closing of the plant will hit about 575 employees. MORE
HALIFAX, NS-The Nova Scotia government and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Inc. have finalized a deal to build a wind turbine assembly plant at an old railcar factory here. The plant could employ 500 within three years. MORE
WATERLOO, IA-Laforge Industries opened the doors of its new $2.3 million assembly plant Thursday. The 19,000-square-foot plant will make front hitches for John Deere tractors and implements. MORE
LONDON-Toyota has begun assembling its hybrid Auris car at its plant in Burnaston, England. The car’s so-called hybrid synergy drive combines a gas engine with an electric motor. MORE
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