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.
MARION, AR—Hino Manufacturing U.S.A. plans to invest more than $55 million to expand its assembly plant here, adding 200 new jobs. The facility manufactures axles, knuckles and suspension components for Toyota’s Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia trucks.