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Mazda, Fiat To Work Together On Convertible
May 23, 2012 10:25 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsMazda and Fiat are working together on manufacturing a roadster, although the automakers will come up with different, distinctly styled models.
The Fine Line Between Corporate Greed & Groundbreaking Discovery
May 23, 2012 8:25 am | by Chris Fox, Associate Editor, PD&D | Blogs | CommentsWhen companies that are only interested in their bottom line take control of something we absolutely need, they essentially control our lives.
Monti Inspects Quake-Hit Italian Factories
May 22, 2012 10:26 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPremier Mario Monti on Tuesday inspected the quake-struck region of northern Italy and promised swift government help for stricken businesses, especially small-scale farms and factories.
Systemic Failures Of Leadership
May 22, 2012 8:27 am | by Mike Rainone, Co-Founder, PCDworks | Blogs | CommentsVirtually every decision we make is a hypothesis about the future, a bet; and we place thousands of internal wagers every single day, large and small.
GM Says Super Bowl Ads Too Expensive
May 21, 2012 2:27 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsFor the Detroit automaker, the price isn't right when it comes to an ad during next year's Super Bowl.
RG Steel Eyeing Asset Sales, Spokeswoman Confirms
May 21, 2012 2:17 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsRG Steel spokeswoman Bette Kovach confirmed reports that potential buyers have expressed interest in acquiring company facilities and all options are on the table.
Mitsubishi Electric President Apologizes For Scandal
May 21, 2012 2:15 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsYamanishi apologized for a bill-padding scandal in which the company overcharged for space-related projects ordered by the Defense Ministry and other institutions.
Study: Safety Inspections Don't Hurt Profits
May 18, 2012 1:54 pm | by Sam Hananel, Associated Press | News | CommentsWhile businesses bemoan the cost of regulations, a new study suggests that government enforcement of workplace health and safety rules can save lives without sapping a company's bottom line.
Alcoa Starts Expansion Of Lafayette Facility
May 18, 2012 10:09 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsConstruction is starting on a new $90 million facility at Alcoa's factory in Lafayette.
New Japan Auto Chief Promises To Keep Production
May 17, 2012 1:51 pm | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsAkio Toyoda took the helm at Japan's auto industry group with a promise to keep production and jobs at home to help along the country's recovery from last year's tsunami disaster.
GM's Vauxhall Announces New Astra At UK Plant
May 17, 2012 1:49 pm | by Raphael Satter, Associated Press | News | CommentsGeneral Motors' Vauxhall plant in northern England will build the company's top-selling Astra vehicles, the automaker said Thursday.
Subaru Expanding IN Plant To Increase Production
May 16, 2012 2:01 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSubaru plans a $75 million expansion of its central Indiana factory in order to increase production of its Outback and Legacy models.
LSB Industries Closes Plant After Explosion
May 16, 2012 1:59 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsShares of LSB Industries plunged more than 20 percent after the maker of chemicals and heating and air conditioning equipment said it will close an Arkansas plant after an explosion there.
Century Aluminum Says WV Plant Still Priority
May 16, 2012 1:58 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsRestarting a shuttered plant in Jackson County remains a priority for Century Aluminum as it seeks a special electricity rate for the facility.
Latest Altima Rolls Off TN Production Line
May 16, 2012 10:25 am | by Erik Schelzig, Associated Press | News | CommentsNissan celebrated the newest version of the Altima sedan rolling off the line at its Smyrna assembly plant, marking the first of several upgrades to the Japanese automaker's first U.S. facility.
Former Ford Exec Harold 'Red' Poling Dies At 86
May 16, 2012 10:22 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBill Ford, the automaker's executive chairman, called Poling an "extraordinary leader" who had a "profound impact" on both Ford and those he worked with.
Waupaca Iron Foundry Sold To Private Equity Firm
May 16, 2012 10:21 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA New York private equity firm plans to buy ThyssenKrupp Waupaca Inc., described by industry experts as the largest independent iron foundry in the world.
Airbus Parent Profits Hit By A380 Wing Problem
May 16, 2012 10:19 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAirbus parent company EADS said its first quarter earnings were hammered by a hefty $203M charge to fix problematic wing parts on its flagship A380 superjumbo.
The Dangers Of Process Automation
May 16, 2012 8:30 am | by Alan Nicol, Executive Member, AlanNicolSolutions | Blogs | CommentsWhile automation can be very effective, other process problems should be addressed first for an investment in automated systems to pay off.
Toyota Industries Holds Plant Opening Ceremony
May 15, 2012 10:29 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMachinery maker Toyota Industries Corp. said Tuesday an opening ceremony was held Monday in Vietnam for a plant producing forklift parts.
Opel Head Lays Out Plans For Turnaround
May 14, 2012 2:34 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGeneral Motor's Opel unit will push into new export markets and increase the efficiency of its plants to return to profitability, the head of the Germany-based subsidiary said.
Nissan Remains Committed To 1M Unit Japan Output
May 14, 2012 2:33 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGhosn said the Japanese automaker remains committed to producing 1 million units per year in Japan despite the strong yen.
Toyota's Resurgence Hinges On Supplier Ties
May 14, 2012 10:25 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Japanese automaker is expecting a strong recovery but its revival appears to hinge on whether it can implement structural reforms that involve revamping its relations with subcontractors in Japan.
Intelligent Design
May 11, 2012 3:21 pm | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPO | Articles | CommentsConveyor manufacturers discuss the ways their systems are getting smarter, and how your maintenance programs can improve because of it.
Johnson Controls' Three-Pronged Secret
May 11, 2012 1:08 pm | by Leann Moczydlowski, Account Executive, R&J | Articles | CommentsBy adding Kepner-Tregoe to its Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs, JCI finds the perfect continuous improvement trilogy.
