FAIRFAX, VA—Software supplier InfinityQS International Inc. has published a free new e-book, the Zen Guide to Manufacturing Intelligence, which discusses how to use reporting, statistical analysis and visual summaries to attain more value from operational data.
CLEVELAND, TN—Whirlpool Corp.’s new assembly plant here has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
NEW YORK—Forty-nine percent of business executives in Europe, North American and other mature markets report that economic conditions have improved in their countries, according to McKinsey & Co.’s latest global survey. That compares with 39 percent six months ago and 26 percent for executives in developing markets.
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.
WASHINGTON—The federal government shutdown is beginning to affect assembly plants, with major manufacturers like Boeing Co. and United Technologies Corp. warning of delays and employee furloughs in the thousands if the budget impasse persists.
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.
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