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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.
Do It Right The First Time: A Dimensional Engineering Approach To Closed-Loop Quality Management
May 11, 2012 8:55 am | by Don Jasurda, Vice President, Dimensional Control Systems | Articles | CommentsThose who use a dimensional engineering approach to closed-loop quality management have seen the value it has brought their bottom lines.
Ford Investors Shower Execs With Praise
May 10, 2012 2:25 pm | by Randall Chase, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsShareholders expressed confidence in Ford's management, with more than 96 percent of the nonbinding say-on-pay vote supporting the company's executive compensation.
Obama Dings Romney's Claim Of Credit For Autos
May 10, 2012 2:21 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsObama says people remember that Romney's stance was that Detroit should have been allowed to go through bankruptcy without taxpayer help.
Bee Aggressive
May 9, 2012 4:49 pm | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPO | Articles | CommentsND-based SolarBee gauged market needs and, with a little help from the USDA Rural Development program, found a niche for their solar- and grid-powered water circulators.
Flour Power
May 9, 2012 4:40 pm | by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | Blogs | CommentsIt’s almost mind-boggling to think about how many manufacturing processes — and their associated risks — have changed over the years.
Ford To Boost Factory Output By 40,000 Vehicles
May 9, 2012 10:10 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsRising car and truck sales have prompted Ford Motor Co. to add a week of production at 13 North American factories so the company can make another 40,000 vehicles this year.
Energy Management: More Financial Issue Than Tech Issue
May 9, 2012 8:54 am | Articles | CommentsAs manufacturers look to cut costs in the post-Great Recession business climate, the desire to become more energy efficient has become more prevalent among businesses of all sizes and types.
Struggling RIM Announces New Execs
May 8, 2012 2:21 pm | by Rob Gillies, Associated Press | News | CommentsBlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. said it has hired two new senior executives, including a marketing chief, as the company looks to regain market share lost to Apple's iPhone.
Toyota To Boost KY Engine Assembly Capacity
May 8, 2012 2:20 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe automaker said the approximately $30 million project will increase the annual assembly capacity of four-cylinder engines by more than 100,000.
Teacher Starting Biodiesel Fuel Plant In MI
May 8, 2012 10:28 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBill Koucky's Northwest Michigan Biodiesel LLC plant is expected to be in full production within weeks, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported.
The Benefits Of Sales And Operations Planning With Integrated Part Demand Calculation
May 8, 2012 8:09 am | by flexis | Articles | CommentsSales and operation planning - when properly leveraging the following concepts and methods - can help companies optimize production costs and plan their demand right down to the part levels from multiple supplier tiers.
