SMYRNA, TN-Nissan is building a facility to produce batteries for its LEAF zero-emission vehicle. The vehicle, which will run solely on electric power, and its batteries will be built here beginning in 2012. The company will create 1,300 jobs to staff the plant. MORE

CLEARWATER BEACH, FL-As manufacturers face more global competition, hiring the best people and training them up is crucial for survival. Not only must companies find workers with the knowledge and skills required for modern manufacturing-but they must also know where to look. Learn how to get the best talent for your line at the Assembly Summit Oct. 18-20 in Clearwater Beach, FL. MORE

WASHINGTON-Manufacturing job gains in the Midwest helped lower the nation’s economic stress in April to its lowest point in five months, according to The Associated Press’ monthly analysis of conditions around the country. MORE

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC-Boeing is starting its employee recruitment efforts as it seeks to fill numerous positions at its new 787 manufacturing campus here. The new assembly plant will open with 1,000 workers on the payroll and eventually employ at least 3,800. MORE

TOKYO-Mitsubishi Motors Corp. plans to produce a new, low-priced small car at new factories in Thailand and China that will be positioned to sell in global markets. MORE

CLEARWATER BEACH, FL-Manufacturing engineers and managers can tour the largest sailboat factory in the United States as part of the second annual Assembly Summit here in October. MORE

BERLIN-After almost three decades of squabbles over what the A400M should do, where it should be built, how much each plane should cost, $24 billion troop carrier will finally get its first public display this week at the Berlin Air Show. MORE

CHARLOTTE, NC-Timco Aviation Services is eyeing the Triad area for a 100,000-square-foot building to assemble aircraft seats. The plant could create as many as 300 new jobs. MORE

PHOENIX-ON Semiconductor said Thursday it plans to spend $11 million to upgrade its wafer manufacturing facility in Pocatello, ID. MORE

CLEARWATER BEACH, FL-By fostering a culture and process of innovation, consumer products manufactuer Airspray has been able to launch multiple new products each year. Innovation does more than generate profits. It motivates your workforce, creates excitement, and builds consumer desire to do business with you. Learn how to foster innovation from a leading expert in the field at the Assembly Summit Oct. 18-20 in Clearwater Beach, FL. MORE