KARIYA, Japan―Denso Corp. has developed a new, more efficient radiator that is 40 percent smaller and lighter than previous models. The radiator’s tank is molded from a plant-derived resin.
MARYVILLE, TN—Tier one automotive supplier Denso Manufacturing Tennessee Inc. is hiring more than 20 technicians for electrical assembly, robotics, maintenance and other departments.
DETROIT—GM and PSA Peugeot Citroen have formed a long-term and broad-scale global strategic alliance, which the two companies hope will leverage the strengths and capabilities and contribute to their profitability.
CONNERSVILLE, IN—Carbon Motors Corp., a startup manufacturer of law-enforcement vehicles, is refurbishing an idled brownfield site here, turning it into a modern, efficient and environmentally responsible assembly plant.
WAYNE, MI—Ford is offering temporary layoffs to senior workers at its Michigan Assembly Plant here to allow newer workers to train. The move will allow new workers to train on the line for several weeks before the plant adds a third shift in May.
DUBLIN, VA—Volvo Trucks’ assembly plant here is the first U.S. manufacturing facility to be certified to the ISO 50001 standards for energy efficiency.