CARTERSVILLE, GA—Voestalpine Metal Forming, a supplier of metal parts for the auto industry, is building a $62 million assembly plant here, creating 220 jobs.
WASHINGTON—U.S. manufacturing grew for the first time in four months, buoyed by a jump in new orders and more jobs. The increase is a hopeful sign that the economy may be improving after a weak stretch.
GREENSBORO, NC—Electronics manufacturer Lenovo will start assembling tablet, notebook and desktop computers at its warehouse here. The company will hire 115 employees.
WYOMING, MN—Polaris Industries has begun construction of a product development center here. The new facility will offer large work bays for off-road vehicles, conference and display space, a new electrical lab, and a new electromagnetic interference lab.
NEW YORK—One fourth of the world’s manufacturers of retail goods say they’ll move production from China to the United States or to other low-cost labor centers, such as Viet Nam and Pakistan, according to a new survey.
LAFAYETTE, LA—Halliburton has opened a new, $65 million assembly plant here to make complex components for oil-field service operations. The plant will employ 160.
GREENVILLE, SC—Automotive parts and components manufacturer Drive Automotive Industries of America is planning to invest $50 to expand its assembly plant here. The expansion will create 60 new jobs.