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Harris to Build New Assembly Plant
ROCHESTER, NY—Harris Corp. plans to build a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and logistics facility here for assembling tactical and public safety radio systems. MORE
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In Indiana, Government Jobs Outpace Factory Jobs
INDIANAPOLIS—For the first time since before the Civil War and perhaps ever, more people in Indiana work in government than in all the factories in the state. Rocked by layoffs, imports and automation, workers in Indiana plants numbered 430,800 in January, while government at all levels, including schools and publicly owned hospitals, employed 442,800 workers. MORE
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Company to Invest $303M in Michigan Battery Plant
HOLLAND, MI—LG Chem will build a $303 million lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility here that could create more than 400 jobs by 2013. Initially, the plant will make cells for the all-electric Chevrolet Volt. LG Chem estimates that over 50 people will be hired and trained in advance of the plant being operational, and more than 400 jobs could be created by 2013. MORE
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Siemens to Invest $135M in Carolina Plant
RALEIGH, NC—Siemens plans to add hundreds of jobs as it expands a North Carolina unit into a global production hub for a type of gas-powered turbine for electric utility plants. The company plans to invest $135 million and create 825 engineering and manufacturing jobs in five years. MORE
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Turbine Plant Coming to Vegas
LAS VEGAS—A consortium of companies plans to develop a plant in the Las Vegas area that would employ about 1,000 people for manufacturing wind turbines. MORE
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Cat Considers New U.S. Plant
PEORIA, IL—Caterpillar Inc. is considering building a new factory in the U.S. to produce hydraulic excavators. The plant would produce several models currently made at Cat’s factory in Japan. MORE
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Workers at ’Bama Benz Plant Sue for Pay
TUSCALOOSA, AL—Fourteen maintenance workers at the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in Vance, AL, have sued the automaker, claiming they were forced to work during lunch breaks without pay. MORE
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Innovation Expert to Speak at Assembly Summit
CLEARWATER BEACH, FL—Robert Brands, a nationally known expert on the product development process, will discuss how to bring innovative products to market at the second annual Assembly Summit in October. The author of the new book Robert’s Rules of Innovation, Brands will show you how to keep a steady stream of new products in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.assemblysummit.com.
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Aerospace Supplier Opens Michigan Subsidiary
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI—Advanced Integration Technology, a provider of industrial automation and tooling for the aerospace industry, has opened a new subsidiary here. The facility deliver custom equipment, machines and tooling to manufacture and assemble commercial, business and military aircraft. MORE
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Chinese Carmaker Ponders U.S. Assembly Plant
SAN FRANCISCO—Chinesecar maker BYD Co. may build an assembly plant and open its North American headquarters in Los Angeles County. The plant could top 1 million square feet in size and create hundreds of jobs. MORE
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Northrop Ends Bid for Tanker
LOS ANGELES—Northrop Grumman Corp. dropped out of bidding for the U.S. Air Force tanker contract, giving rival Boeing Co. a lock on one of the biggest defense deals in U.S. history and dealing a bitter conclusion to Alabama’s five-year pursuit of the project. MORE
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BMW Facilities Earn LEED Certification
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ—Two of BMW’s U.S. regional distribution centers have received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council. MORE
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What’s Your Carbon Footprint? Find Out at Assembly Summit
CLEARWATER, FL—If “cap & trade” legislation passes, every manufacturer will have to measure its carbon footprint. Do you know your facility’s footprint? Do you even know what a “carbon footprint” is? Find out at the Assembly Summit this October in Clearwater Beach, FL. Heike Lueger, Ph.D., chief environmental scientist of Carbon Solutions America, is one of 14 nationally known experts who will discuss the most pressing issues affecting manufacturers today. For more information, visit www.assemblysummit.com.
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Solar Panel Manufacturer Coming to California
ROSEVILLE, CA—Solar Power Inc. has received an initial commitment of $24.7 million from Sacramento County and is planning to open a manufacturing facility within the county to build high-performance solar panels. MORE
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New Plant to Manufacture Turbine Parts
AMARILLO, TX—ZargesTubesca will break ground on a $5 million, 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility here to produce components for wind turbines. The facility will bring 100 jobs to Amarillo within five years. MORE
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Detroit Diesel to Open New Engine Plant
GRANITEVILLE, SC—MTU Detroit Diesel Inc. will open a new assembly facility here to build large engines for boats, trains and heavy equipment. MTU will invest $45 million in the facility, which is expected to bring 250 jobs over the next four years. MORE
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JV to Focus on Fuel Cells
ORLANDO, FL—General Automotive, a manufacturer of aftermarket parts, has entered into a joint venture with SenCer to develop SenCer’s UltraTemp ceramic composite materials for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly fuel cells. MORE
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Boeing Chief: Washington Is Our Preferred Site
SEATTLE—Jim Albaugh, chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said Monday that even though the company is creating a new 787 Dreamliner assembly line in South Carolina, Washington state is his preferred location for building future airplanes. MORE
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Workers Wait as Toyota Stalls Mississippi Plant
BLUE SPRINGS, MS—Toyota has been hounded lately by production problems on several models. Problems with gas pedals, floor mats and brakes on various models have led to the biggest worldwide recall in the company's history. But the recall came well after the announcement that production at Blue Springs was on hold. Toyota officials insist the recalls won't derail the Blue Springs plant. MORE
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Kyocera to Build Solar Panels at U.S. Headquarters
SAN DIEGO, CA—Kyocera announced plans Wednesday to open a solar-panel-assembly line at its U.S. headquarters in Kearny Mesa. When it starts up in June, the assembly line will employ 65 to 75 people, company officials said. MORE
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