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Feb. 12, 2013

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Opel's New Hungarian Engine Facility to Create 100 Jobs

Plant will be 'one of the most modern in the world,' Opel says....More
Feb. 6, 2013

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Huhtamaki Continues US Expansion Opening New Facility at Old Ford Plant

Manufacturer of Chinet disposable tableware will add 327 new jobs in Ohio....More
Feb. 6, 2013

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Suzuki to Resume Production in Myanmar

Suzuki in May will resume production in Myanmar at a facility shuttered since 2010....More
Feb. 6, 2013

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Honda to Build New Factory in Thailand

With production capacity of 120,000 vehicles annually, the plant is scheduled to begin operations in 2015 with initial plans to hire some 1,200 employees....More
Feb. 4, 2013

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American Axle Brings 500 New Jobs to Michigan

The company points out that it has 'sourced millions of dollars of business to Michigan-based companies, and in turn, is positively impacting multiple communities in the state.'...More
Jan. 31, 2013

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Columbus, Ohio Ranked as Only US City on Intelligent Community List

Information and communications technology drive economic growth....More
Jan. 23, 2013

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G2X Energy to Build $1.3 Billion Natural Gas Facility in Louisana

The project at The Port of Lake Charles will result in nearly 1,000 new direct and indirect jobs...More
Jan. 23, 2013

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Africa No Longer Risky Place to Do Business

Bucking global trends, sub-Saharan Africa had enjoyed an unbridled economic boost and is forecast to enjoy the type of high growth rates not seen outside Asia in recent years....More
Jan. 22, 2013

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Making Global Local -- St. Louis Aiming to be Gateway of Opportunity

In 2011, Missouri's trade with China grew 18%....More
Jan. 16, 2013

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Volkswagen Opens 100th Manufacturing Site

The site in Mexico, which will employ 700, can produce 330,000 engines annually....More
Jan. 10, 2013

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General Motors to Hire 1,000 Workers

General Motors will hire 1,000 high-tech workers to staff a new information technology center near Atlanta...More
Jan. 9, 2013

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First Green Field Manufacturing Facility in India for Parker Hannifin

The plant, which will employ 300, is part of company’s strategy to double revenue in region over the next five years....More
Jan. 4, 2013

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Is Canada Getting It Right by Funding Auto Innovation? 1

Prime Minister Steven Harper;s announcement of a five-year extension of the $250 million Automotive Innovation Fund is a sound economic investment. That's because prior funding yielded a six fold investment return....More
Dec. 27, 2012

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Ford to Invest $773 Million in US

Investment will create 2,350 jobs across Michigan....More
Dec. 21, 2012

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GE to Buy Italian Engine Maker Avio for $4.3 Billion

GE says acquisition will strengthen its global supply chain capabilities 'as its engine production rates continue to rise to meet growing customer demand.'...More
Dec. 19, 2012

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Nissan to Manufacture Infiniti Model at British Plant

Will create another 1,000 jobs across the country....More
Dec. 19, 2012

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Chinese to Invest in Taiwan Port for First Time

Chinese investors are now allowed to buy up to a 50% stake in key public infrastructure including subways, light rail systems, bridges and tunnels, as well as cultural and educational facilities....More
Dec. 18, 2012

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Renault to Build Plant in Algeria

Car sales in the North African country are expected to touch 450,000 units this year against 300,000 in 2011. Renault already holds a 25% market share....More
Dec. 13, 2012

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Saudi Arabia Begins Aluminum Production

First smelter is a joint project between Saudi Arabian Mining Co. and Alcoa....More
Dec. 12, 2012

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Renault-Nissan to Take Control of Russia's Avtovaz

The alliance will cover 40% of the Russian auto market by 2016....More
Dec. 11, 2012

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Jaguar Land Rover May Establish Saudi Plant

The announcement comes after JLR said last month it would construct a plant with leading Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co to make vehicles at a new plant near Shanghai to tap surging Chinese demand for luxury autos....More
Dec. 10, 2012

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China's Huawei to Open R&D Center on Nokia's Home Turf

Huawei has ambitions to expand globally, although concerns about its possible ties to the Chinese state have raised concerns in several Western countries....More
Dec. 5, 2012

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GM Opens Phase Two of Design Center in China

Complex includes 62 test labs, 9 research labs and employs 250....More
Dec. 4, 2012

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Africa to Build Its Largest Solar Plant

Blue Energy of Britain will build a 155 MW plant in Ghana...More
Dec. 3, 2012

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Largest Manufacturing Investment in Louisiana History to Create 7,000 Direct and Indirect Jobs

Sasol will invest between $16-$21 billion in a new Integrated GTL and Ethane Cracker complex which is the first of its kind in the US....More