ARLINGTON, TX—The new stamping facility at GM’s assembly plant here is running and producing sheet metal parts. The automaker plans to add 180 jobs at the facility.
CARROLLTON, GA—Yachiyo of America Inc., a manufacturer of plastic fuel tanks and sunroofs, will invest $30 million to open an assembly plant here. The company plans to create more than 200 jobs during the next three years.
GAITHERSBURG, MD—The federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership has launched a new service to help U.S. manufacturers develop stronger, more collaborative supply chains.
AUBURN, AL—Seohan Auto USA Corp., which makes front axles and rear carrier assemblies, is building a second assembly plant here. The new facility will create 50 new jobs.
CHATTANOOGA, TN—Anti-UAW petitions circulating at Volkswagen’s assembly plant here have captured signatures from approximately 30 percent of the plant’s workers.
FRANKFURT, Germany—Daimler may build a new assembly plant in North America if demand for compact cars picks up, says the head of production and procurement at Mercedes-Benz Cars.