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Jul. 9, 2012

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Boeing Boss Unfazed by Airbus U.S. Move

The new boss of aircraft manufacturer Boeing (IW 1000/49) on Sunday downplayed the impact of Airbus's decision to build a plant in the United States, saying that the customer did not care where a product was made. "At the end of the day you win with the best products, the best value and the best relationships with customers," said Ray Conner, president of Boeing Commercial Aviation, on the eve of Britain's Farnborough Airshow....More
Jun. 15, 2012

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All Ashore? Reshoring Highlights Value of Analytics to Pick Best Manufacturing Sites

Manufacturing products in the United States or China or Timbuktu isn't the issue. Making fact-based decisions about what's right for your company and your global customers is what matters most today....More
Jun. 14, 2012

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Norwegian Furniture Manufacturer Opens Plant in North Carolina -- First Plant Outside of Europe

Objective is to reduce lead times of sofas in U.S. and Canada....More
Jun. 14, 2012

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California is New Home to Italian Packaging Manufacturer

The Sorma Group will also set up a training lab to develop local talent....More
Jun. 14, 2012

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Unilever to Cut 500 Jobs in Britain

Some positions will be outsourced to India....More
Jun. 13, 2012

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Viewpoint: Western Manufacturers Should Look to Emerging Markets for New Business Strategies

Business models common in low-cost manufacturing centers could work their way into Western markets as manufacturers seek a competitive edge....More
Jun. 13, 2012

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Ford Adds 1,800 Jobs Louisville Assembly Plant

The company has plans to add 1,300 later in the year as well....More
Jun. 13, 2012

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Leaving China: How High Production Costs and Patent Infringement Turned the Tide

Peerless Industries moved from China back to U.S....More
Jun. 13, 2012

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Saab Sold to Chinese-Japanese-Founded NEVS

New company will create a new model based on the current Saab 9-3, which will be modified for electric drive using advanced electric vehicle technology from Japan....More
Jun. 12, 2012

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Nigeria is Home to New Home to Sub-Sahara Africa's Biggest Cement Factory

Combining this plant with two existing plants creates the world's largest plant which has a capacity of 10.25 million metric tons per year....More
Jun. 11, 2012

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Is China Losing Its Luster to Manufacturers?

In addition to wages, there are a lot of risk factors to consider....More
Jun. 11, 2012

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Solar Equipment Manufacturing Expands in South Africa

AEG Power Solutions' new facility has capacity to produce at least 200 MW per year....More
Jun. 8, 2012

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Japanese Automotive Supplier Opens New Plant in Kentucky

Auto sector in Kentucky employs 68,000....More
Jun. 8, 2012

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Rolls-Royce Buys Rest of Aero Engine Controls

'The acquisition gives Rolls-Royce full ownership of a critical capability that confers competitive advantage,' the company said....More
Jun. 7, 2012

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Workforce Training Options Multiply Location Advantages for Manufacturers

Federally funded and locally operated workforce investment training programs are an effective way to fill the void for recruiting and training skilled workers....More
Jun. 7, 2012

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Chinese and Japanese Investors Bid for Saab

Reports have also surfaced that Indian commercial utility vehicles manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra has placed a bid as well....More
Jun. 6, 2012

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Johnson Controls to Build Automotive Battery Manufacturing Facility in China

The facility will supply automakers and the aftermarket in China with maintenance-free lead-acid starter batteries and advanced batteries for Start-Stop vehicles....More
May 31, 2012

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BAE Systems to Cut 620 Jobs in Britain

Will also shut factory...More
May 30, 2012

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Port of Vancouver USA's Expansion Capability Attracts Manufacturing

The port has more than 50 tenants in areas including wind energy and light manufacturing....More
May 30, 2012

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Indium Corp.'s 11th Plant Will be in New York

Company supplies materials to solar photovoltaic, semiconductor, optical fiber and others....More
May 30, 2012

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Manufacturing Leaders Expect More Mergers and Acquisitions Through 2014

Deloitte survey shows emerging markets will drive more joint ventures and transactions....More
May 29, 2012

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Hitachi to Make Shock Absorbers in Czech Republic

The plant, which is the former location of company's LCD screen manufacturing operations, will employ 300....More
May 29, 2012

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Posco Completes Construction of First Indian Plant

The mill in the west-central state of Maharashtra is capable of producing 450,000 tons of hot galvanized steel plate per year for cars and household goods in India and other countries....More
May 23, 2012

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Automaker Nissan Announces Plan to Build Electric Vans

The e-NV200 will be the car manufacturer's second all-electric vehicle, after the LEAF passenger car, and is expected to provide similar range and performance....More
May 23, 2012

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Amway Expanding Manufacturing in Michigan Due to High Vitamin Demand

Company employs more than 4,000 in the state and new facility will add 200 more jobs....More