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WV Gov Announces Truck Plant Expansion
June 21, 2012 2:14 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsJapanese truck maker Hino Motors Manufacturing plans to add 20 jobs and spend nearly $3 million to expand its West Virginia truck assembly plant.
Fewer U.S. CEOs Plan To Hire, Boost Spending
June 20, 2012 2:22 pm | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsA survey of chief executives shows fewer large U.S. companies plan to hire or boost spending in the next six months, reflecting a weaker U.S. economy.
Struggling BlackBerry Maker Begins Job Cuts
June 20, 2012 2:19 pm | by Rob Gillies, Associated Press | News | CommentsResearch In Motion said it has started laying off employees as part of its restructuring plan aimed at saving about $1 billion this year.
U.S. Employers Post Fewest Jobs In 5 Months
June 19, 2012 2:25 pm | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsEmployers in April posted the fewest job openings in five months, suggesting hiring will remain sluggish in the months ahead.
IN Auto Parts Plant To Close, Idling 170
June 18, 2012 1:59 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsJohnson Controls Interior Manufacturing says it will close its Kendallville auto parts plant Aug. 31, costing about 170 workers their jobs.
IN Manufacturing Jobs Rebound, But Wages Lower
June 18, 2012 10:19 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsIndiana manufacturers are seeing a slow recovery, adding back about 60 percent of the 100,000 jobs lost during the recession, but many workers are finding their paychecks lighter than they once were.
Union Workers To Vote A 3rd Time On Crystal Offer
June 15, 2012 2:10 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsUnion members previously rejected the contract offer, saying it takes away too much job security and that wage increases would be offset by health insurance costs.
AL Whiskey Barrel Plant To Bring 200 Jobs
June 15, 2012 2:06 pm | by Phillip Rawls, Associated Press | News | CommentsExecutives with Brown-Forman said it will invest as much as $60M in the plant that will have about 200 employees when it reaches full production.
Foxconn Employee Jumps To Death In China
June 14, 2012 2:01 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Taiwan-based company has been besieged with reports of poor working and living conditions for its workers at factories and dorms.
Nokia To Cut 10,000 Jobs To Save Costs
June 14, 2012 1:59 pm | by Matti Huuhtanen, Associated Press | News | CommentsNokia says it will slash jobs and close plants as it fights fierce competition, and gave a grim outlook for most of the year, causing its shares to plunge more than 15 percent.
Fuji Seal Adding 45 Jobs In Kentucky
June 13, 2012 1:52 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAmerican Fuji Seal, a unit of packaging company Fuji Seal International, is adding 45 jobs with a $10 million expansion in Kentucky.
Pulaski, TN To Get 800 Jobs In Plant Expansion
June 12, 2012 2:10 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMagneti Marelli will expand its operations in Pulaski, Tenn., creating 800 jobs as part of a $53.7 million investment.
Parts Supplier NTN Boosting IN Plant Production
June 12, 2012 2:07 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAuto parts supplier NTN Driveshaft says it is spending $18M on new equipment for its Indiana factory, with plans to increase production and add perhaps 50 jobs during the next year.
Electrolux Gives $5M Contract To Memphis Firm
June 12, 2012 2:05 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAppliance maker Electrolux says it has awarded a $5 million equipment contract to a Memphis company for the development of assembly line and conveyance systems at its new plant.
Factory Raids Reveal Child Labor Persists In India
June 12, 2012 10:04 am | by Katy Daigle, Associated Press | News | CommentsPolice raids on factories in the Indian capital revealed dozens of migrant kids hard at work Tuesday despite laws against child labor.
Main Street Success Stories
June 11, 2012 5:06 pm | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPO | Articles | CommentsHow does the average business examine the decision to expand domestically? Several industrial companies weigh in on the cost (and benefit) of doing business in America.
MEP: A One-Stop Shop For Manufacturers
June 11, 2012 5:00 pm | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPO | Articles | CommentsManufacturing Extension Partnerships strive to help small and mid-size manufacturers drive growth, world-class competitiveness, and performance excellence.
American Crystal, Union Reps Remain Deadlocked
June 11, 2012 10:07 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAmerican Crystal Sugar leaders and union representatives aren't making progress on contract talks in a dispute that has locked out workers and dragged on for 10 months.
Layoffs Start At Sparrows Point Steel Mill
June 11, 2012 10:06 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA union leader says layoffs have begun at Sparrows Point with the steel mill's owner shutting down the blast furnace.
Union Workers Rally Outside Crystal Headquarters
June 8, 2012 10:03 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLocked-out American Crystal Sugar factory workers have completed a 200-mile journey by foot and hay wagon in advance of an expected Friday meeting between union officials and company representatives.
Expansion Set For Hopkinsville Operation
June 6, 2012 2:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGov. Steve Beshear's office says the announcement Tuesday will allow T.RAD North America Inc. to keep its existing workforce of 410 employees.
Boomers' Experience Can Be An Asset In Job Search
June 6, 2012 10:18 am | by Carole Feldman, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompanies that are more thinly staffed than in the past may well be "looking for someone who can come in and do the job," without needing a lot of training or supervision, said John Challenger.
Wind Power Execs: Tax Credit Needed For Jobs
June 6, 2012 10:11 am | by Ashley Hopkinson, Associated Press | News | CommentsA stalled effort to renew federal tax credits for the wind power industry is making it hard to keep employees on the payroll and plan for expansion, a group of executives said.
Crystal Sugar, Union Returning To Bargaining Table
June 5, 2012 10:05 am | by Dave Kolpack, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe two sides are set to resume talks Friday after the union asked a federal mediator to help end the contract dispute.
RG Steel Shutdown Affects Hundreds In Ohio
June 5, 2012 10:01 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA local union leader says more than 260 workers have been laid off at a northeast Ohio steel mill as Maryland-based RG Steel prepares to shut down its plant in Warren.
