BATTLE CREEK, MI—A worker at DENSO’s auto parts assembly plant here died last week from COVID-19. An additional 17 other employees across the company’s five Michigan factories have tested positive.
WARTON, UK—BAE Systems will open a new assembly plant at its manufacturing complex here that will apply cobots, virtual and augmented reality, and other advanced technologies to the assembly of military aircraft.
LOUISVILLE, KY—GE Appliances, a Haier company, is investing $62 million to expand production at its Appliance Park manufacturing complex here. The investment is expected to create 260 new jobs as each of the three major assembly plants at the 750-acre complex ramp up to produce more washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators.
SPRING HILL, TN — General Motors said it will lay off 680 workers at its Tennessee assembly plant and eliminate the facility's third shift are due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
ROUND ROCK, TX — Special Products & Mfg. Inc., a contract manufacturing company providing medium and large OEMs with manufacturing services, will open a second location in Texas.
PIEDMONT, SC — Orbis Corporation, a reusable packaging manufacturer, recently expanded its metal rack fabrication capabilities and relocated into a larger facility.
DUBLIN, VA —Volvo Trucks North America has announced a collaboration with Galfab to have roll-off bodies available for installation at the Fontaine facility near Volvo Trucks’ Dublin factory.
HIGHLAND PARK, MI — Magna International will expand its seat manufacturing facility here that will generate $35.4 million in private investment and create 480 jobs.
VOORHEES, NJ —Comar, a manufacturer of healthcare plastic packaging, devices, and components, recently announced that it is building a new factory in Vineland, NJ.
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