SAVANNAH, GA-A manufacturer of modular wall, floor and power components for office buildings will build a new assembly plant here in the spring. The 81,000 square foot facility could add up to 150 jobs in the next two years. MORE
Caterpillar Inc. broke ground Wednesday on the company’s new manufacturing plant just east of San Antonio. Last month, Cat selected Seguin as the site for its new engine assembly, test and paint facilities. The construction-equipment manufacturer is consolidating operations from plants in Illinois and South Carolina to Seguin and in the process is creating more than 1,400 jobs. MORE
DETROIT-United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says the union is prepared to make further concessions in an effort to help Detroit's automakers secure future government loans. MORE
DETROIT-General Motors Corp. will invest $30 million in a new plant in Michigan to assemble battery packs for its electrically powered Chevy Volt. MORE
MANILA, Philippines-Intel Corp., one of the biggest foreign operations in the Philippines, has reportedly told employees it will close down its over 20-year-old testing and assembly plant outside Manila. MORE
FREMONT, OH-A manufacturer of lead acid batteries and chargers for automotive, marine and industrial applications is planning to construct a new assembly plant here. MORE
DAYTON, NV-A manufacturer of skis and snowboards will build a new assembly plant here this year, if it can secure financing. The facility could bring as many as 200 jobs to the area. MORE
AUBURN HILLS, MI-Fiat and Chrysler have agreed to establish a “global strategic alliance” as part of Chrysler’s ongoing effort to diversify its product line. MORE